“I recorded my first jazz record in the '70s.” — Rita Coolidge Quote

I recorded my first jazz record in the '70s.

I choose things by how they resonate in my heart.

Too often, the opportunity knocks, but by the time you push back the chain, push back the bolt, unhook the two locks and shut off the burglar alarm, it's too late.

The month of September is Women in Jazz, so I'm doing jazz there in September. I'm in for the duration.

Universal was absolutely marvelous about sitting down with me and listening to my input. It wasn't something where they chose a bunch of songs that were best sellers. They did a marvelous job on the packaging. It's a beautiful tribute.

I'm into the old school. I listen to rock, soft rock, jazz, old school R&B.

Painting, I think it's like jazz.

I was totally into jazz in my teens.

Jazz is a way of life, and you have to learn about it on the street, so to speak. But the training comes in by giving you the tools to work with.

I listen to jazz, pop, rock, R&B. It really doesn't matter to me.