People sometimes say it takes a long time to become a Jazz fan, but for me it took about five seconds.

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

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

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

My older brother Mike is an excellent trumpet player. By the time he was 12, he was playing around Kansas City in classical situations. He was already an amazing talent.

Somehow trumpet is the reference point for me it was actually my first instrument.

I just have never seen anyone build anything significant in any field without having a deep and detailed sense of what they are building on.