Globalization means we have to re-examine some of our ideas, and look at ideas from other countries, from other cultures, and open ourselves to them. And that's not comfortable for the average person.

It's part of life to have obstacles. It's about overcoming obstacles; that's the key to happiness.

Music is the tool to express life - and all that makes a difference.

The strongest thing that any human being has going is their own integrity and their own heart. As soon as you start veering away from that, the solidity that you need in order to be able to stand up for what you believe in and deliver what's really inside, it's just not going to be there.

Music happens to be an art form that transcends language.

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 all levels.

I'm always interested in looking forward toward the future. Carving out new ways of looking at things.

We are eternally linked not just to each other but our environment.

The spirit of jazz is the spirit of openness.