"I was pretty much prepared because I was already playing in extremely good ways when I arrived from Europe because I played jazz four or five years before I arrived here"

Miroslav Vitous is referring to his experience of moving from Europe to the United States. He was currently a knowledgeable jazz musician prior to he arrived, so he was well-prepared for the shift. He had actually been playing jazz for 4 or 5 years prior to he showed up, so he was currently knowledgeable about the style and had actually developed his own unique sound. He was positive in his capabilities and felt prepared to handle the difficulty of playing jazz in the United States. His experience in Europe had offered him the skills and knowledge he required to be successful in the United States. He was able to hit the ground running and go far for himself in allure scene. His experience in Europe had provided him the self-confidence and skill to make a successful shift to the United States.