As far as other instrumentalists, I used to love mellow sax players like Paul Desmond. I love piano.

I think that it can be said of a lot of artists, and myself included, that we made the same record over and over from the beginning.

My songwriting and my style became more complex as I listened, learned, borrowed and stole and put my music together.

My first love was the sound of guitar.

I love working with the quartet. I have more freedom and flexibility.

The short answer is, yes, I think I have become a better singer.

My parents were music lovers and collectors. It was around.