I don't view myself as a musician anymore - I view myself as a human being that functions as a musician when I'm functioning as a musician, but that's not 24 hours a day. That's really opened me up to even more perspectives because now I look at music, not from the standpoint of being a musician, but from the standpoint of being a human being.

Technology has developed to a whole other level and theres the scientist part of me that loves that stuff.

I try stuff. I synthesize what's of value with some of the other things I have at my disposal.

I like the idea of an eclectic approach, incorporating jazz with other forms and other genres of music.

We need to move into a culture of peace. What I hope to promote is the idea that we all need each other and that the greatest happiness in life is not how much we have but how much we give. That's a wealth that's priceless. You can't buy compassion.

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

I've been a religious, spiritual person for a long time.