I've lost some friends. A lot of the girls.
I like to hear melodies that go from one extreme to the next- saxophone to a bell to a whistle, for instance.
If you listen to nature, all the sounds are done in a confident way. I'm trying to do that.
I always try to think of a vocabulary to match different musical situations.
What I try to impart to a musician is to really try to practice the instrument in a really sincere way. Learn as much about music as you possibly can. Learn composition. Study to try to create compositions of your own and put your own personal touch on your music.
I don't like to box myself in when I'm composing.
I've always been interested in shaping music in odd ways, with odd riffs and that's been probably something that I've continued on with my studies with improvisation as I'm working with people.
God plans all perfect combinations.
When insolvent, pack minimally, with a valise tough enough to be thrown onto a London pavement from a first- or second-floor window. Insist on hotel rooms no higher.
Maybe they hate me because I'm too good!
I have also been touched by the dark side of power and leadership.