There is an awful lot of what I call recreational jazz going on, where people go out and learn a particular language or style and become real sharks on somebody else's language.

Before the work comes to you, you have to invent work.

Jazz is like wine. When it is new it's only for the experts, but when it gets older everybody wants it.

Circumstances can be very important. Find the right people to work with.

You must have the music to justify an instrument's extensive use.

Play difficult and interesting things. If you play boring things, you risk losing your appetite. Saxophone can be tedious with too much of the same.

I've been working on the soprano saxophone for 40 years, and the possibilities are astounding. It's up to you, the only limit is the imagination.