I've played with all of the heavyweights in the modern jazz, progressive jazz movement. I've been fortunate enough to play with them, a who's who. All of those guys, I've been fortunate enough to have performed with.

I feel that L.A. has not always been my strongest base for support. That can be for various reasons.

But if I didn't have to make money, I would still play my horn.

I think the problem starts with the general appreciation of the music in the larger society.

I think as long as people are around and can hear a record and hear people like Lester Young on a recording, there will always be a great inspiration for somebody to try to create jazz.

I'll know when I find the ultimate sound.

Jazz is the type of music that can absorb so many things and still be jazz.