I think I have a basic sound aesthetic that is in most of what I do

I was deep in the zone of practicing almost constantly

As much as I have done collaborations over the years, I am actually kind of a reluctant partner.

What I look for in musicians is a sense of infinity

The best musicians are not the best players, they're the best listeners.

I met Gary (Burton) at the Wichita Jazz Festival when I was 18 -- he was one of my favorite musicians and I got to play a few tunes with him there. Shortly after that, I joined his band, which was the equivalent of joining the Beatles for me! He was, and still is, one of the greatest musicians I have ever been lucky enough to be around.

My first relationship to any kind of musical situation is as a listener.