Don't chase success. Decide to make a difference and success will find you.

A true leader doesn't lead to gain power. They lead to empower and give power away.

I had made a couple of records in Europe. One as a leader, and one as a sideman before that. It was what it was. I started to work with Maria Schneider around that period and some other people, I started to get called to sub at the Vanguard in my mid-20s.

I was studying with Joe Allard, which was great, as a saxophone student. Being able to study with Joe Allard was an incredible experience.

Only through service and sacrifice can you become great.

It's not easy to deal with the negativity in the world but it's something that's got to be done. Your success and life are so important that you must surround yourself with a positive support team.

Every morning you have a choice. Are you going to be a positive thinker or a negative thinker? Positive thinking will energize you.