"From 1962 to 1965, the guitar became this icon of youth culture, thanks mostly to the Beatles."

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"I think I have a basic sound aesthetic that is in most of what I do."

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"Whatever my recorded output is, it's a reflection of a general love of music."

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"People sometimes say it takes a long time to become a jazz fan, but for me it took about five seconds."

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