I always felt as a horn player, a jam session wasn't satisfying enough for me. I should have been a rhythm section player, actually.

I have been able to get a small audience. It's not the huge audience, but it's enough to make it possible to play. I appreciate that.

Benny Goodman was one of the big influences as a clarinet player. That's why I wanted the clarinet.

Everybody was yelling 'Go! Go! Go!' (like a jam session),

A first love always occupies a special place.

It's always been my dream to have a monster rhythm section that's just all groove and pocket.