Of course, it's not the technique that makes the music; it's the sensitivity of the musician and his ability to be able to fuse his life with the rhythm of the times. This is the essence of music.

We need to move into a culture of peace. What I hope to promote is the idea that we all need each other and that the greatest happiness in life is not how much we have but how much we give. That's a wealth that's priceless. You can't buy compassion.

Nobody told me I was a child prodigy.

Like no matter what happens, this would be the ultimate, they can make something positive happen.

So in other words, we were constantly challenged to grow, and thats what a master does.

In the past, there's always been one leader that has led the pack to development of the music.

The spirit of jazz is the spirit of openness.