The value of music is not dazzling yourself and others with technique.
Herbie Hancock
Creativity and artistic endeavors have a mission that goes far beyond just making music for the sake of music.
The value of music is to be able to play one note at the right time in the right way.
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... →
One thing that sticks in my mind is that jazz means freedom and openness. It's a music that, although it developed out of the African American... →
In World War II, jazz absolutely was the music of freedom, and then in the Cold War, behind the Iron Curtain, same thing. It was all underground, but... →
My hope is that the music will serve as a metaphor for the actions taken by the inhabitants of this wonderful planet as a call for world harmony on... →
When the suggestion was made that I might consider doing music of Joni Mitchell, I thought it was a fantastic idea. Joni, I admire not only for her... →
I like the idea of an eclectic approach, incorporating jazz with other forms and other genres of music.
Music is the tool to express life - and all that makes a difference.