When I found the music of Monk I finally found music that fit that horn. Every one of his tunes fit it perfectly.

Saxophone is one thing, and music is another.

Kenny G, I have to be grateful to him for proving that the instrument can be played all different kinds of ways.

I started in New Orleans music and played all through the history of jazz.

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.

If you're trying to invent something new, you're going to reach a lot of discouraging points, and most people give up.

It's very important to go through periods where you sound just rotten and you know it, and you have to persevere or give up.