LAMONT DOZIER

I don't think about commercial concerns when I first come up with something. When I sit down at the piano, I try to come up with something that moves me.

We wanted to guide the musicians, so we could create our own sound. We would never let the band just go in and play the chord sheets. We were very focused on what we had in mind for these productions.

Young writers should definitely research the current sounds and styles.

Young writers should definitely research the current sounds and styles.

We wanted to guide the musicians, so we could create our own sound. We would never let the band just go in and play the chord sheets. We were very focused on what we had in mind for these productions.

I don't think about commercial concerns when I first come up with something. When I sit down at the piano, I try to come up with something that moves me.