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 can count on one hand the number of instrumental hits there have been over the last 10 years.

I find it very difficult to compose when I'm not playing.

Music is meant to be a beautiful thing.

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.

My goal was never to sell many records.

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