Whoever has an original thing to say, it is sort of a threat to the status quo.
You must have the music to justify an instrument's extensive use.
Bamboo is not a weed, it's a flowering plant. Bamboo is a magnificent plant.
When I found the music of Monk I finally found music that fit that horn. Every one of his tunes fit it perfectly.
Circumstances can be very important. Find the right people to work with.
I've performed solo for 20 years now, but I don't do much of it, because if you only play alone, you go crazy and out of tune and play foolish music.