Charlie Hunter

“For me, it’s all about the groove.”

“Playing music is a physical thing. It’s an athletic endeavor.”

“I've always been more interested in the sound of the band than the sound of the guitar.”

“The whole idea is that you're a musician, and the instrument is an extension of your musical thought.”

“I'm not really a gear guy. I just want it to work.”

“The music is the most important thing. The ego is the least important thing.”

“You have to be a little bit of a hustler to be a musician.”

“I think it's important to have your own voice. That's the thing that's going to set you apart.”

“The best thing you can do is just be yourself and play what you feel.”

“I try to make music that I would want to listen to.”

“The idea of being a 'jazz musician' has so many connotations that I'm not really comfortable with.”

“I'm always trying to do something I can't do.”