"I got bored with the old way - it came too easy. I worked until I could play and chord changes at any tempo in any key, and then said 'What else is there?' Now I'm finding out"

In this quote, jazz musician Don Ellis reviews his journey as a musician. He describes that he ended up being tired with the standard way of playing music since it came too quickly to him. He then devoted himself to mastering his craft, practicing up until he could easily play chord changes at any speed and in any key. However, as soon as he achieved this level of ability, he discovered himself questioning what else there was to find in the world of music. This led him to continue checking out and pressing the boundaries of his abilities, always seeking new challenges and growth as an artist.