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

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

The Internet opens up a whole new range of possibilities in a wide range of areas.

I don't look at music from the standpoint of being a musician; I look at it from the standpoint of being a human being.

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.

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.

It's part of life to have obstacles. It's about overcoming obstacles; that's the key to happiness.