I want someone who is open-minded, dedicated to whatever she is doing and isn't afraid to say I love you. As for looks, she shouldn't have three head….

Serious musicians are finding it harder and harder to have a voice in the world of music these days..

I really worked with icons in the music business, which really had a strong effect on me. It wasn't just pick-up gigs..

James Brown is the reason I play guitar..

I thought people cared about music in a deep way, so I was writing to that spirit in people and in myself. It was me, thinking I knew what was up. Yo….

I feel very honored to be playing with Bill Pierce. He's such a great musician..

It is hard for a black man to just be himself. We spend so much time in defense of something that is indefensible because there is nothing to defend..

I really live a simple life and don't need very much to feel good and happy. Don't get me wrong; I believe you should get what you earn. Sometimes yo….

The simple things in life ground me and keep me focused so Im able to do a good job with what is in front of me..

The things I really learned, I learned from watching my parents. They take care of business. Always have..

Hard work is what keeps the ship moving..

My love life doesn't stink; it's nonexistent..

The worst part is doubt. When you doubt yourself, which we are taught to do, you get lost..

I love both my parents dearly..

I consider myself a serious musician. Doing a comedy show does not take away from that in any way..

Sometimes I wonder if I got lulled into not wanting things because I grew up black in this country..

In most places that are rich in guitar culture, everyone uses their fingers, like in Spain or Africa. In Japan there are string instruments played th….

If you play jazz, then you play with your fingers. If you're playing rock, you use a pick. There's really no rhyme or reason to that other than that'….

Dad made it to Gold Shield Detective, so he always busted Robin, my oldest brother, and me. Always got caught, whatever we were doing..

I had the fortunate experience to play with people from different schools of music. Sam Rivers is from the fundamentalist school of music..

My love life is like everyone else's - great, and then terrible..