We can all be ourselves, be true to ourselves, and all be together.

I look for what's of value and extract that. I don't look to criticize.

The value of music is not dazzling yourself and others with technique.

The spirit of jazz is the spirit of openness.

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

The cool thing is that jazz is really a wonderful example of the great characteristics of Buddhism and great characteristics of the human spirit. Because in jazz we share, we listen to each other, we respect each other, we are creating in the moment. At our best, we're non-judgmental.

All you have to do is play one note. But it needs to be the right note.