Listening to the stories told in jazz music and how those artists expressed their truths about the times and what they were dealing with is what struck me the most.

Once you see how powerful music is and how it can affect people, then you want to use it to impact the world.

My prayers are being answered for my career. These are prayers I've been praying for as a kid.

I consider each performance to be an intimate conversation between me and the audience members.

Faith requires a leap; otherwise, it just becomes science.

I don't mean that if you're a Christian, walking close to God, you will immediately gain celebrity. you may fail as an artist, because you may not have what the public want at that time, and you have to be prepared for that.

My definition of God is the highest supreme feeling of beauty and light and happiness.

Isn't it interesting that God appears holy when he's gracious?