I don't play the traditional Charlie Parker songs. But I do improvise and I do create with my instrument, and that to me is jazz. But there are people who use the word 'jazz' only in a traditional sense, and they would be offended by that, and that's fine.
I've learned that you simply can't control those bad vibes.
When I play live, I feel how the audience is going and follow and lead at the same time.
Just because people play songs with great technique doesn't mean the records are better.
The Moment is an album that contains the best music I have ever produced.
I'm responsive to my public, but I also follow my heart.