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

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.

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

The trumpet was not a lyrical singing instrument.

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

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.

Selfishly, I make music for me. I like to make music. I like looking for songs. I like working with interesting musicians. I like producing records. It's something I will always do.