While there used to be one or two Pops orchestras, now there are all kinds of European orchestras that suddenly look upon this as a golden wand that can enable them to make money recording this music.

I started off as a studio pianist in Hollywood.

Although we are being presented in Carnegie Hall, we have to furnish a budget for our guest stars, and for the music writing - which is a huge budget in any orchestra that plays popular music.

I grew up on film scores and scores from films.

I think my favorite experience is whatever I'm doing now.

I listen to everything.

In a way, yes, because I was starting something fresh, and it was something totally independent.