Artists, whether they're classical musicians or pop musicians, they have always been the reflection of society, and in many ways a healing part of whatever is wrong in society, and I think it's important for us to continue to do that, and I don't see enough of it today.

I mean this record does not sound like somebody's maiden voyage.

I work with many jazz artists as Miles Davis, Laughlin, etc.. One of the things all these artists had in common is that they had no fear.

The majority of the people I work with are more than musicians and singers, they are personal friends and friends help each other.

I would much prefer that they take me as I am, that way the experience is genuine between the both of us.

I'm really looking forward to playing in Copenhagen again. Last time I stayed as long as I could, took pictures, signed autographs, and hung out until they through me out of the place!

At the end of '69 I did a gig with Jean Luc Ponty here in L.A. He was an electric violinist.