Everybody in those days wanted to play like Benny. He was certainly a hot player. ... Those recordings continue to influence players today.

Her work as a writer, spanning so many decades, and still getting things cut, is unparalleled. A lot of the songs she wrote have become standards, although people may not know Cindy Walker wrote them.

There was such a feeling of authority in his bluegrass playing. His tone was so rich and powerful.

That's the gauntlet right there. The schedule isn't easy for us either. We have to play both Turlock schools in Turlock this year.

I want to influence others to play the cello.

Black culture has been a huge influence in my life.