I’m always imagining some sort of story behind the song, even the ones I haven’t written. I’m actively engaging in playacting.

I’m always looking for ways to develop as a Jazz artist, to find different ways of using my voice.

There was a train that would come by our house every night, and I’d hear the whistle blow. That is the sweetest memory I have.

Being black, I’m involved in the reparations movement. It’s focused toward the African-American audience. We could begin to heal.

Everything I do is collaborative. It’s just my way. I’m really very interested in how the other musicians perceive the song.

I know you’re supposed to set goals for yourself. I see all that motivational stuff on television. Think about the future, what’s next! But I’m all into the journey. It’s fascinating to me. So if I make certain what I want moment to moment, I’m cool at the crossroads.

I cringed when I heard myself described as a Jazz singer. I’ve always thought of myself as a Jazz vocalist.

Are we going to rebuild the Ninth Ward? ... That's the question in the new battle for New Orleans, which is just beginning to take shape.

Offense-wise, we were not in a scheme. We told the girls they had to play at a higher defensive level.

I've often cringed when I heard myself described as a jazz singer. I've always thought of myself as a jazz vocalist.