My grandmother passed at 104. She sang and wrote songs until she passed.

You know, I'm pretty much an open book.

My grandmother passed at 104. She sang and wrote songs until she passed.

I've always wanted to record a jazz record. I did one in the '70s with Barbara Carroll. It's been a journey.

I think the challenges for me was to go into the studio with these incredible jazz players and come up to their level of excellence. That's always a challenge.

I say what's in my heart, and I do it in my concerts.

Too often, the opportunity knocks, but by the time you push back the chain, push back the bolt, unhook the two locks and shut off the burglar alarm, it's too late.