The trumpet was not a lyrical singing instrument.

When I finish an album and I find myself listening to it in the car, because it makes me feel a certain way, that's the time to try to let other people know about it.

There's something interesting about playing live; you're in the moment, and I think it would be beneficial.

The reaction to this album has just been fabulous around the world... and I've had offers to perform from around the world and I'm tempted to do it. I've got itchy lips.

I'm an old-timer in the business from the sense that when you do something that you feel good about there might be another person out there who feels the same way, or a hundred or a couple million.

Clifford Brown was in the jazz circles considered to be probably the greatest trumpet player who ever lived.

I confess that I listen to my own music for my own pleasure.