When I play live, I feel how the audience is going and follow and lead at the same time.

Maybe I'm a dreamer, but I think the ordinary guy has just as much right to say 'This is a good song' as somebody who is in the music business.

There are a few countries that, for whatever reason, really enjoy listening to my music.

I've learned that you simply can't control those bad vibes.

The criticism is that it's too simple, but my feeling is it's more of a challenge making someone feel an emotion in four notes than in 25 notes.

I think everybody has to kind of decide what the word 'jazz' means to them, and that's fine.

You can't just walk away when somebody recognizes you. You have to take some time out and talk to them. It's not a waste of time - I just love talking to people. And I don't do this to sell records. The truth is, I do what I do because I love it.