The mathematics of rhythm are universal. They don't belong to any particular culture.

When I hear a great musician, I can feel his life inside the music.

Interplay and interaction are the integral parts of music - they're as important as the notes.

When Indian musicians play a raga it's very restrictive. But, in a way these restraints are essential to liberate yourself through them, if that makes sense. I'm very much of this school of rhythm, it's the direction I'm drawn in when I'm writing and improvising.

In a way records are like paintings. Instead of using paints and brushes we use sounds and instruments.

At the risk of sounding hopelessly romantic, love is the key element. I really love to play with different musicians who come from different cultural backgrounds.

The whole point of working and practicing your whole life is so that you're ready when that moment arrives; when the inspiration arrives, you are ready to be at the disposal of inspiration.