Globalization means we have to re-examine some of our ideas, and look at ideas from other countries, from other cultures, and open ourselves to them. And that's not comfortable for the average person.

It might be something as simple as saying the right word to the right person at the right time-and that could change the course of history. You never really know. But the whole thing is to work at the process of being in sync with the universe, so that everything will align at the proper time so that you can deliver that which is your life mission. And that's why we're here as individuals. And then there's our contribution to the collective. It makes a lot of sense, doesn't it?

I started off with classical music, and I got into jazz when I was about 14 years old. And I've been playing jazz ever since.

There's so much spontaneity involved, what do you practice? How do you practice teamwork? How do you practice sharing? How do you practice daring? How do you practice being nonjudgmental?

In the world of Art there are no wrong choices.

Jazz has been the voice of freedom for so many countries over the past half century.

It's not the style that motivates me, as much as an attitude of openness that I have when I go into a project.