I think we as human beings need to be able to appreciate each other's differences and I think jazz really takes us in that direction.

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

Clifford Brown was in the jazz circles considered to be probably the greatest trumpet player who ever lived.

If you look at a record under a microscope, the high frequencies are short jagged edges... and the low frequencies are long swinging ones are deep bass sounds. When it cut it at half speed, you're getting more of those on the record.

I like to listed to the adventurous guys - the Coltranes, Miles Davis, the guys who just let it loose.

The reaction to this album has just been fabulous around the world... and I've had offers to perform from around the world and I'm tempted to do it. I've got itchy lips.

There's something interesting about playing live; you're in the moment, and I think it would be beneficial.