Well, since I produce and pay for my own albums, it is the ultimate freedom.

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

When I think about my new CD, the word 'joy' comes to mind. I sincerely hope that each listener will feel the earth, spirit, and aggressive creativity emanating from this album.

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!

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.

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

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