Working with people, the musical part is one thing but the personal part is totally different and just as critical. If the friendship is there and it's a lasting friendship, then it will take care of itself.

I do the best I can with any instrument I get attracted to. But they're just tools in order for you to express yourself and that's really the upshot of it.

I always make it a point to pick songs on which players really shine.

I also went to art school and learned to play a piano there, but I play by ear.

Everybody I know in England was raised on Mose Allison.

I never really thought about becoming a professional musician.

Check out the albums, ... Check out the live performances. That's the reality of it all. Music is such an energizing thing.