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

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

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.

If you have music you want to play that no one asks you to play, you have to go out and find where you can play it. It's called do or die.

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

A young pianist & composer who has demonstrated an exceptional creativity, in both his playing & his writing, as well as showing us all, his very strong commitment & motivation to aim for high musical goals. Talent like his is rare.

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.