When I began listening to saxophones, I was first attracted to Coleman Hawkins
It's true I've always been attracted to the jazz band in an orchestral way, rather than a band way.
In a way, I started out to be a baritone player.
If you've only got one horn playing, I still want the sense of ensemble.
I like what I hear other guys doing, but the thing that really attracts me is melodic playing.
The other saxophones, except as solo instruments, really don't have much point in the orchestra