For the last five years I've been in the production business.

I mean, there's a hell of a lot of grounds for protest, but you don't do it through music.

Personally, I can't see how anyone can produce any beautiful music out of being angry.

But you can't extend, or go beyond any point musically, without the basic fundamentals.

My roots and Victor's are jazz, basically, but these two young fellows that we have with us come out of rock bands. And they're tremendously exciting players.

Luckily, I'm in the position now of being able to play purely because I have the desire to do so.

I have a company in New York City producing music for commercials, for radio, TV, features, etc. That's how I've been making my living. And now the company is very successful - to the extent that I can afford to come out and play.