Life is not about finding our limitations, it's about finding our infinity.

Clare Fischer was a major influence on my harmonic concept. He and Bill Evans, and Ravel and Gil Evans, finally. You know, that's where it really came from. Almost all of the harmony that I play can be traced to one of those four people and whoever their influences were.

I'm aware that a lot of what is happening in jazz has not had a very dynamic change in a long time.

I've had a life that has taken many interesting paths. I've learned a lot from mentors who were instrumental in shaping me, and I want to share what I've learned.

I like to be on the edge, on the cutting edge, or be into the unknown, into the territory where I have to depend on being in the moment and depending on my instincts.

But, the truth is that everyone is somebody already.

It's part of my nature. I get excited when trying out new stuff, whether it be an idea or equipment. It stimulates my juices.