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" I have a sketch of an idea and I never really talk about: perhaps do another jazz record, but with other elements involved. "

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" I look back at Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan, and especially Betty Carter, whom I admire the most, and I say, OK, they set a standard of excellence. I listen to them not for what they are doing, but to study where they are coming from because, for me, jazz is life experience. "

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" I've always respected and taken care of my instrument. "

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