It's not exclusive, but inclusive, which is the whole spirit of jazz.

I feel a lot more secure about the directions I take, than I might have, had I not practiced Buddhism.

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.

Back in the day for me was a great time in my life - I was in my 20s. Most people refer to their experiences in their twenties as being a highlight in their life. It's a period of time where you often develop your own way, your own sound, your own identity, and that happened with me, when I was with a great teacher - Miles Davis.

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

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