I was deep in the zone of practicing almost constantly

I think jazz is actually quite unforgiving in its disdain for nostalgia. It demands creativity and change at its highest level.

It is Jazz's very nature to change, to develop & adapt to the circumstances of its environment.

I was able to work with the best musicians in Kansas City starting when I was really young

I think I represent a more left-wing view of what jazz is

Most guys at Berklee are going to wind up truck drivers.

I think that the melodic piece of the puzzle in music is the most esoteric and difficult to quantify.