I've made more than 50 records with a wide range of music. I've often veered to check something out.

I've made more than 50 records with a wide range of music. I've often veered to check something out.

It hasn't been hard getting nominated, but winning it is another thing. The competition is tough.

I know of musicians who have played together for decades who hate each other. The Modern Jazz Quartet for one.

I've discovered all kinds of music and done all kinds of music over the past 40 years, from playing tango with Piazzolla to all the different bands I've had.

It keeps me in touch with younger musicians who are constantly saying, 'Have you heard this new artist, or this new guitar player?' It keeps you reaching.

I grew up in a farm town in Indiana. In the early years I played by myself, because there were no other musicians around.