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"It basically started with us believing that this piece needs to be heard by more people and performed by more people. Not every ensemble has the resources to perform it. John gave us the blessing for it."
"I wanted people to ask themselves what is my personal identity? What kind of mask have I designed for myself? "
"I feel that there's a stigma around jazz and big band music that needs to be broken."
"The song cycle can bring everything to the table that a musical can."
"Any woman who can put herself into Tosca's shoes, make it through the whole evening and come off stage with their head held high - you've done a great thing."
"The emotional situations; I live for these these things as a composer. I live for the moments when I can let these situations wash over me and let music come out. This is why I do it."