The music is addictive, ... When it's going well, you feel like you're hitting home runs all night.

On a very basic level, that's kind of what it comes down to.

Also, ... Grappelli didn't start playing jazz until he was an adult, so you hear how he molded (his influences) into the jazz setting.

I think that's been part of my success, that my music looks forward while looking backward.

Musicians coming together at a time of need is one of the great traditions in this country. It's like people taking charge.

He was one of the greatest, most creative fiddlers in country and bluegrass music history.

I have no doubt that most people who listen to Alison Krauss and say they like bluegrass have never heard real bluegrass played in the traditional manner, and probably don't even know who Bill Monroe is.

This is my third Hot Swing album, and I feel it is the strongest of the three, ... I think my playing on it is the best so far in terms of the style.