I play every day. It's like a habit for me now. I just, if I don't play, I kind of miss - something's off.

The Japanese seem to be a loyal audience.

Instrumental music can spread the international language.

I find that it's nice to work with somebody and spin off on someone else's feelings. You get a little jaded by yourself.

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.

Arts is like the power of now. When you're performing, when you're playing, when you're sculpting, painting, it's that moment. I'm in the moment of my life, and that's what I love to do.

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.