The first thing I learned was the theme from Peter Gunn.

Im always trying to find connections between things. That art is the juxtaposition of a lot of things that seem unrelated but add up to something recognizable.

Smokin' at the Half Note is the absolute greatest jazz-guitar album ever made. It is also the record that taught me how to play.

Music is what you notice when it's no longer in your presence.

Somehow trumpet is the reference point for me it was actually my first instrument.

I think jazz is actually quite unforgiving in its disdain for nostalgia. It demands creativity and change at its highest level.

If you plan on continuing a tradition, it might be a good idea to find out just what tradition it is that you intend to continue.