Everything is inspiring! It could be fine art or a conversation I have with somebody!

For the piano and me it is always a blind date! I meet different pianos every single day. I can't take my piano with me like a bassist can take his instrument. So whenever I arrive I am a bit nervous to see what kind of piano is waiting for me.

When you play with someone you can feel the chemistry with, just the first show is already magic.

I started to listen to Japanese jazz musicians when I went to high school. Some people I listened to were Yosuke Yamashita, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Sadao Watanabe.

Music taught me how to always be patient and focused, and to train the little concentration in myself.

I am playing the music I love and I really play it from my heart, and whatever the out form is - it doesn't matter whether it's art or music.

Every day is different and improvised. Sometimes, a song can lead to a completely different adventure. You can't control it.