He took in all the music of his youth—from Roy Eldridge to Duke Ellington—and developed a unique style built on complex rhythm and harmony balanced by wit.
Usvojio je svu muziku koju je slušao u mladosti - od Roja Eldridža do Djuka Elingtona - i razvio jedinstven stil izgrađen na kompleksnom ritmu i harmoniji, balansiran smislom za humor.