He spoke well to his time, but did it in the most artistic way. In order to be an artist of any lasting merit, one must not only have the goods, but have plenty of goods, so I'm working on that part now. I must be more prolific. I am flattered by the comparison. Certainly the times are different and so is the musical landscape. . . .
Most artists are arrogant enough to shoot for the stars.
Cole Porter is the stars. I'm here on earth looking up. You've said you'd like to see yourself as an integral bridge that helps take jazz from the 20th century to the 21st century. So I guess that statement would reflect my lofty goals. I would love to be that innovator. . . .