When I Was 12, I Began Listening

I Play Piano And Drums Very Poorly And French Horn And Tuba All Equally As Bad.

The Nerves Are A Problem On Trumpet, Because When You Mess Up Everyone Can Hear It. Just Remember Most People Are Too Polite To Say Anything About It. That Should Calm Your Nerves.

The Duke And Swing Represent Affirmation In The Face Of Adversity.

There's The Tradition In Jazz Of Having The “battle Of The Bands” And You Do Not Want To Get Your Head Cut When You're Playing.

The Reason Why The Music [jazz] Is Important Is Because It's An Art Form-an Ancient Art Form-that Takes In The Mythology Of Our People.