The people who really got me off were dealing with the musical potential of the Instrument.

If they rebuild the city, there's just going to be tons of potential there.

I'd like to build what I call an oasis.

Jazz is a very democratic musical form. It comes out of a communal experience. We take our respective instruments and collectively create a thing of beauty.

I didn't even apply. There was no warning.

They don't tell you why they chose you. And they won't say who was on the committee.