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.
I've learned that you simply can't control those bad vibes.
It's important to let each artist do what makes him or her feel comfortable. Success should be a by-product of that.
I learned so much about playing and touring being on the road and in the studio with Jeff, but I'd always played a lot of gigs in Seattle even prior to joining the Fusion.
I'm responsive to my public, but I also follow my heart.