Drummers haven't managed to develop their individuality quite as well as guitarists have. We can be so focused on the nuts and bolts that we overlook the importance of individuality - the broader picture, if you will.

Plus I am being hounded by all the fabulous new drummers, Bill Stewart at the head of the pack.

I warm naturally to the drummer whose ideas and approach are strong, even if he doesn't quite have the ability to carry them out.

Second edition of Earthworks I have the more traditional compositional approach, namely I write a piece from the piano.

The piano is kind of my second instrument.

Drummers haven't managed to develop their individuality quite as well as guitarists have. We can be so focused on the nuts and bolts that we overlook the importance of individuality - the broader picture, if you will.

My harmony is passable but is usually made more eloquent at the hands of Steve Hamilton.