I think singing is one of the most natural things that human beings do, but it's difficult.

Every singer eventually gets around to a Christmas disc.

Well, any time Im preparing for a performance or even a rehearsal, its as if in a way, like any other athletes, these are muscles that support the vocal cords which are just I believe cartilage. It demands a kind of constant warming up and a constant feeling of where is the voice today.

I think singing it when its done well is extremely natural. It feels great.

I'm lucky - I can do two things at once.

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

I'm not a reactionary.