I love both my parents dearly.

Dad made it to Gold Shield Detective, so he always busted Robin, my oldest brother, and me. Always got caught, whatever we were doing.

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.

Sometimes I wonder if I got lulled into not wanting things because I grew up black in this country.

I really worked with icons in the music business, which really had a strong effect on me. It wasn't just pick-up gigs.

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

Serious musicians are finding it harder and harder to have a voice in the world of music these days.