I heard Sidney Bechet play a Duke Ellington piece and fell in love with the soprano saxophone.

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.

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

Risk is at the heart of jazz. Every note we play is a risk.

Make the drummer sound good.

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

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