I want to get lean and mean, keep it minimalist.

People sort of know me for that solo piano music I did.

Even if you're improvising, the fact that beforehand you know certain things will work helps you make those improvisations successful. It really helps to have a certain amount of knowledge about musical structure.

I missed out on my teenage years. I led a sheltered life. I was practicing scales instead of going out there and playing football.

I want to get lean and mean, keep it minimalist.

I like it here in New York. I like the idea of having to keep eyes in the back of your head all the time.

Time plays a role in almost every decision. And some decisions define your attitude about time.