Now, the instrumentation in the jazz band and the jazz dance band has gone through many evolutions. For instance, in the 'twenties the tradition was two or three saxophones

When I began listening to saxophones, I was first attracted to Coleman Hawkins

Now, the instrumentation in the jazz band and the jazz dance band has gone through many evolutions. For instance, in the 'twenties the tradition was two or three saxophones

A very talented player and all around excellent musician. I love hearing his records on radio!

New York is still where I live most of the time.

Actually, it is a fact that I've been doing more writing than playing in recent years.

The Russian composers, especially, tricked the symphony orchestra into the kind of dynamic, rhythmic thing