I like what I hear other guys doing, but the thing that really attracts me is melodic playing.

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.

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

Only the French, I guess, really use tenor and alto to any great extent in the orchestra

I've always wanted a C trumpet on top, to have that same kind of facility without shouting.

I like what I hear other guys doing, but the thing that really attracts me is melodic playing.