I write music people enjoy playing and listening to, and I have a group that loves playing the music.

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.

I write music people enjoy playing and listening to, and I have a group that loves playing the music.

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

Whether it's string writing or whatever, I try to write for what each instrumentalist can do best.

Brazilian music has many of the ingredients that I strive for in my own music: Strong melodies and a disciplined but intense rhythmic concept, and interesting harmonies.

I am glad that I wrote something that brought joy to millions of people.