The saxophone is a very interesting machine, but I'm more interested in music.

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.

The potential for the saxophone is unlimited.

I still love the whole history of Jazz. The old things sound better than ever.

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

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.

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.