Elvin Jones Quote

[Mark Stryker]

I'm trying to track down the original source for a quote that's widely attributed to Elvin Jones: "Playing is not something I do at night. It's my function in life."

Anybody know where in print (or broadcast) Elvin said this?

Thanks ....

[marcello]

It might be from DownBeat, August 1998 edition.

[Mark Stryker]

Thanks -- but no luck. I checked that particular issue. Still searching ...