Quite frankly, I've always listened to the black side of the radio dial. Where I grew up, there was a lot of it and there was a lot of live music around.
I am not a jazz singer. I wouldn't place myself on that footing. I wouldn't even enter that arena.
My parents were music lovers and collectors. It was around.
My earliest influences were things I heard in my household.
I love working with the quartet. I have more freedom and flexibility.
My first love was the sound of guitar.