I got a chance to work with Miles Davis, and that changed everything for me, 'cause Miles really encouraged all his musicians to reach beyond what they know, go into unknown territory and explore. It's made a difference to me and the decisions that I've made over the years about how to approach a project in this music.

The thing that we possess, that machines don't, is the ability to exhibit wisdom.

I've been a religious, spiritual person for a long time.

When I was in my early teens, I remember coming to the conclusion that your life never ends.

At a certain point, I became a kind of musician that has tunnel vision about jazz. I only listened to jazz and classical music.

Music happens to be an art form that transcends language.

I never dreamed I would be a Goodwill Ambassador, and for UNESCO. Perfect organization. It is apolitical and it's about education, science and culture. I mean that is what I live. That is what UNESCO is really about; it's all about bringing human beings together with one common goal, which is to move human kind forward.