My brother had a big band in high school; after that we continued to play together, eventually forming a group called the Jazz Brothers, that recorded for Riverside Records.

My music has always been strong in melodic content.

Music is meant to be a beautiful thing.

I was blessed to work with The Jazz Messengers when the two piano players were Keith Jarrett and Chick Corea.

I don't believe music can be free unless it has something to be free from.

A studio recording is perfection, but emotion and passion come only when you turn on the machine and go for the groove. If you do that with no mistakes, it sounds beautiful.

Not compromising the music, but there is a way, by just showing the people that you're sincere and honest with what you're doing, and by talking to them.