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.

When a human being is oppressed, the natural tendency is to feel anger. Jazz is a response to oppression that is not bullets and blood. Jazz is the expression of harmony ... and at the same time of hope and freedom.

Jazz has borrowed from other genres of music and also has lent itself to other genres of music.

Since time is a continuum, the moment is always different, so the music is always different.

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

But, the truth is that everyone is somebody already.

The most valuable things in life are priceless. They are courage, compassion, wisdom, respect for ourselves and others, and a host of characteristics that we call the beauty of the human spirit.