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

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

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

I have been recording for five decades now.

My music has always been strong in melodic content.

I can count on one hand the number of instrumental hits there have been over the last 10 years.

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