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

It's true I've always been attracted to the jazz band in an orchestral way, rather than a band way.

This life of being a transient human being has gotten to a point when it's very hard to bear

The other saxophones, except as solo instruments, really don't have much point in the orchestra

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

Then, of course, I played alto and tenor, wherever there were jobs.

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