Hard work is what keeps the ship moving.

In most places that are rich in guitar culture, everyone uses their fingers, like in Spain or Africa. In Japan there are string instruments played that way. It is not until you get in the States that you find people using picks.

I had the fortunate experience to play with people from different schools of music. Sam Rivers is from the fundamentalist school of music.

I feel very honored to be playing with Bill Pierce. He's such a great musician.

Being as versatile as I am, I take offense to the notion that no serious musician would not be doing a late night talk show gig. One has to be open enough in other areas to be able to contribute to a show like this.

I wish I could sing. I love singers, but I am way too shy. Scares the hell out of me.

James Brown is the reason I play guitar.