I've Been A Religious, Spiritual Person For

I'm Aware That A Lot Of What Is Happening In Jazz Has Not Had A Very Dynamic Change In A Long Time.

I've Had A Life That Has Taken Many Interesting Paths. I've Learned A Lot From Mentors Who Were Instrumental In Shaping Me, And I Want To Share What I've Learned.

There's So Much Spontaneity Involved, What Do You Practice? How Do You Practice Teamwork? How Do You Practice Sharing? How Do You Practice Daring? How Do You Practice Being Nonjudgmental?

It's Not Exclusive, But Inclusive, Which Is The Whole Spirit Of Jazz.

I Got A Chance To Work With Miles Davis, And That Changed Everything For Me, 'cause Miles Really Encouraged All His Musicians To Reach Beyond What They Know, Go Into Unknown Territory And Explore. It's Made A Difference To Me And The Decisions That I've Made Over The Years About How To Approach A Project In This Music.