You start way down on a low B flat on the tuba and you have a chromatic scale; you can match the colours all the way up, till you get to the top of the trumpet.

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

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

Eliminating the piano means that I've always worked closer with the bass than most players.

Miles Davis is one who writes songs when he plays.

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

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