No matter where we come from or where we're going, we've all got memories to contend with, and it's always best not to do this alone!

I was just learning to play guitar when Tracy Chapman came out. She wrote these songs, she played them by herself and I so admired her for that.

I'm very conscious of developing my singing, technically and stylistically. I want it to become more individual, express more of me. That's my goal. These songs are steps along that way.

Second records aren't usually very good. Even Bob Dylan's was a bit disappointing.

The wonderful thing about Jazz is its willingness to take chances.

I love playing to people and seeing them react.

My father had a varied ear, from Hank Williams to Ravel.