The first thing I ever heard about synthesizers, they were being used in rock.

One of the greatest experiences I ever had was listening to a conversation with Joni Mitchell and Wayne Shorter. Just to hear them talking, my mouth was open. They understand each other perfectly, and they make these leaps and jumps because they don't have to explain anything.

The spirit of jazz is the spirit of openness.

I keep recycling and repackaging music that I've done in the past, as though I can't write anymore. Like, okay, I'm done with that. But I need to kind of prod myself again into come on, Herbie, get off your duff and start writing some new music.

I think risk-taking is a great adventure. And life should be full of adventures.

In the past, there's always been one leader that has led the pack to development of the music.

I hope that I can make good music out of whatever genre I go into. Just to prove to myself that I can.