"In fact, jazz has such a great feeling and great emotional content that it really doesn't require you to have technical understanding of it. I think you just have to allow your feelings to go with the music and you will find yourself carried along by it fairly quickly."

"I think that what is important is that the music be honest and direct and that it is relevant to today. I think music needs to be of its time and speak to that time."

"I think there is great interest amongst the younger people in this music. I think that there is a lot of them that are looking for interesting situations and music that is stimulating."

"The whole point in developing your own style is to find your own voice."