Most Jazz Players Work Out Their Solos,

Sound Is The First Thing That We Tune Into.

I Could Stop And Say, Well That Was A D Minor, G Seven, But I Really Don't Want To Know That. I Just Want To Know That There's A Combination Of Notes That Makes A Sound.

After Playing Now For 60 Years, It's Still Very Challenging For Me To Play A Simple Melody And Have It Clean And Touch The Reed At The Proper Time In The Proper Way.

A First Love Always Occupies A Special Place.

Benny Goodman Was One Of The Big Influences As A Clarinet Player. That's Why I Wanted The Clarinet.