Music is the tool to express life - and all that makes a difference.

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

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.

I think I was supposed to play jazz.

You can practice to learn a technique, but I'm more interested in conceiving of something in the moment.

The music becomes something that is its own entity.

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