My brother had a big band in high school; after that we continued to play together, eventually forming a group called the Jazz Brothers, that recorded for Riverside Records.

My goal was never to sell many records.

Whether it's string writing or whatever, I try to write for what each instrumentalist can do best.

I am glad that I wrote something that brought joy to millions of people.

In 1994, I started touring again and I recorded two albums for Chesky Jazz.

1972 was a year of many pleasant and rewarding experiences for me

I find it very difficult to compose when I'm not playing.