You know, the record business is much different than being artist on stage.

You can have a great lyric and a so-so melody; it's going to be a tough sell.

I think President Obama really does get the value of the arts.

When I finish an album and I find myself listening to it in the car, because it makes me feel a certain way, that's the time to try to let other people know about it.

I'm seduced by the arts in general. Arts is like the power of now.

I like to listen to classical music... I like mainline jazz.

I wake up in the morning, I do a little stretching exercises, pick up the horn and play.