A lot of people in the jazz community are looking at how much notoriety we're getting. And we're an inspiration to a lot of young people, because now there's something new they can aim for that's in their grasp. Because a lot of times when you attend a jazz college it's all about the history, none of the teachers there are forward-thinking, for the most part, so they don't teach you how to be yourself and embrace the music around you.

I'm not really married to the craft of jazz - I'm married to me, and my style, and whatever I produce.

Ive heard some people say that Im selling out, but Im not. If I hadnt done Black Radio, and just kept on doing just piano trio stuff, I wouldnt be honest with myself; Id be doing it to please other people. That would be selling out.

My first memories of life were in rehearsal; thats why I can sleep through anything.

Experiment is actually doing the art. That's the experiment and then you get to experience the experiment.

A lot of times, jazz musicians try to educate people. What other genre does that?

I grew up in church. That's how most young African American musicians learn how to perform. You could be six years old and playing organ or drums in front of thousands or hundreds of people.