Quote

For me, it's always this constant battle and search when I'm out on stage as to where and when do I really open myself up to the people that are there. How do I let myself feel present in the space, and how do I allow myself to get into the music and interact with the band members.

Sometimes I don't want to be in the confines of what a band seems to provide.

I just like playing with the band and doing what I do.

I think that the jazzy approach that I have is based on the way that I hear music and in the way I play a supporting role to the other people in the band.

I just play the music that I love with musicians that I respect, and fortunately, I'm in a position where people are willing to play with me, and perhaps I can do something to help them.

I've always just given myself to the band, if you know what I mean, and been busy with that.

I get to play with all these different players who don't necessarily approach music always the same way that I might. So I learn a lot.

My approach is to be part of a band that makes music, not hit songs.

I just love to play and I get a chance to play with other musicians and I jump on it.

I try to put the same spirit into that that I put into any other music endeavor I'm involved in.