You can change your character and, at the same time, change your fortune.

I feel a lot more secure about the directions I take, than I might have, had I not practiced Buddhism.

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.

Jazz to me is the spirit of freedom. I mean real freedom. Freedom to explore. Freedom to express. Freedom to pour out your guts.

I'm always looking to create new avenues or new visions of music.

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.

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