"I miss playing with Miles. I did play with him a little while before he left the planet, but even at that time I longed to maybe do some things together"

This quote by Sonny Rollins speaks with the deep bond he shared with fellow jazz musician Miles Davis. Rollins reveals his yearning to have been able to invest more time with Davis, and to have actually been able to team up musically. Rollins acknowledges that he had the ability to play with Davis a little before Davis died, but he still wishes he might have done more together. This quote speaks to the deep affection and respect Rollins had for Davis, and the remorse he feels for not having had the ability to spend more time with him. Rollins' words likewise show the deep bond in between 2 musicians, and the delight of having the ability to work together and develop music together. Rollins' words are a testament to the power of music, and the enduring effect it can have on people's lives.