My older brother Mike is an excellent trumpet player. By the time he was 12, he was playing around Kansas City in classical situations. He was already an amazing talent.
There has to be a real strong reason to do something with someone for me.
Its more about conception and touch and spirit and soul than whether my hardware was in place.
The main thing in my life...is that I really need to go home and practice.
I think I represent a more left-wing view of what jazz is
And if I ever DO see [Kenny G] anywhere, at any function - he WILL get a piece of my mind, and maybe a guitar wrapped around his head.