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

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

It starts with a single sound. If there's something in that sound, then it's worth continuing.

You can work on the saxophone alone, but ultimately you must perform with others.

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

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 listen to Louis Armstrong from 1929, you will never hear anything better than that really, and you will never hear anything more free than that.