Blues Is Like The Roux In A

We All Teach From That Same Frame Of Reference. We're Like Neighborhood - The People Who Have Had The Opportunity Through This Music To Gain A Platform And Spread The Message Of This Music, Which Is Basically Love In A Form Of Communication That's Honest And Truthful.

Jazz Music Is The Power Of Now.

Flexibility Is An Essential Part Of Jazz. It's What Gives Jazz Music The Ability To Combine With All Other Types Of Music And Not Lose Its Identity.

Love Is The Spiritual Essence Of What We Do. Technique Is The Manifestation Of The Preparation And Investment As A Result Of The Love.

I Feel That For Years Of Teaching In The Country And Reading Criticism In Books, I Feel Like The Things Most Needed In Our Culture Are The Understanding Of The Meanings Of Our Music. We Haven't Done That Good Of Job Teaching Our Kids What Our Music Means Or How We Developed Our Taste In Music That Reminds Us And Teaches Us Who We Are.