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 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 Japanese seem to be a loyal audience.

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.

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.