Smokin' at the Half Note is the absolute greatest jazz-guitar album ever made. It is also the record that taught me how to play.

Its more about conception and touch and spirit and soul than whether my hardware was in place.

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

More and more as time has gone on, I realize that playing is really more about listening than it is about playing.

If you plan on continuing a tradition, it might be a good idea to find out just what tradition it is that you intend to continue.

I hate the way chorus boxes sound

I love playing and working on music. It is something that I feel really lucky to be able to spend my life doing. And I don't sleep much!