When a human being without amplification makes a sound that is high and loud, it is almost unworldly.

I have a noble history of being rejected by a lot of places, only to discover that the one that finally lets me in is in fact the perfect fit.

Contrary to the norm, as my technique improved my voice became higher.

Certainly, jazz has become more of a niche, which is surprising, because it's our music. It's the national music of America.

There's no performance where I never have to think about setting up a phrase or making a technical adjustment while I'm performing.

In a way, being an opera singer is like being a very romantic sixteen-year-old who falls in love with great passion and conviction every month.

When a human being without amplification makes a sound that is high and loud, it is almost unworldly.