People talk about innovations and evolutions and that kind of thing; I don't understand about that nonsense. It's like, all instruments are there to use all the time

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

Miles Davis is one who writes songs when he plays.

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

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

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

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