Both my parents love jazz, and while growing up they took me to hear it live all the time, which cemented my interest in it,

In many ways, this is like the child growing up and taking care of its parents.

I was fortunate growing up on the farm. My parents were very understanding and backed me up all the way. They understood how important sports were to me.

When I was growing up, my parents said to go to college and get a good job and then go try this. I didn't do that. I struggled for 10 years. My best advice is go to college and study for a trade or career, that is always something you can fall back on.

Just being out there with my dad, that was the best time growing up.

It's unbelievable and exciting at the same time. It's what you want to do since growing up as a kid, when you finally get that chance it's pretty remarkable.