The recording industry has changed; they're enjoying such incredible success in the pop field

I've appeared on some other people's albums.

When we've finished the current tour I'm going to go back to Italy and see if I can do some more writing.

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

When [Billy] Strayhorn came on the scene, he just blew us away.

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

If you've only got one horn playing, I still want the sense of ensemble.