“So if I think of something in my head I don't have to do it. If I can't do I don't do it, I do something else.” IfsThinkingI Can Author:Marian McPartland
“That's something Mary Lou Williams used to tell me: If you're not feeling right about what you're doing and you play a minor tune it all comes back, falls into place. I don't know if that's true, but I do it.” IfsKnowsPlayFeelingsUsedFallTunesMaryMinorsFall Into Place Author:Marian McPartland
“I love to play in the different keys like B or F sharp, or keys that most people don't play in, because they have a better resonance or something. I'm really not fond of F and C. I just stay away from those if I can.” PeopleIfsI CanDifferentPlayKeysResonance Author:Marian McPartland