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As far as other instrumentalists, I used to love mellow sax players like Paul Desmond. I love piano.

As you know, I played a little trumpet with Elvis. I overdub a few drum licks here and there on a session, but I'm not a drummer by any means.

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

I love L.A., but I don't live there. I spent some time there when I was recording 'Kaleidoscope,' mainly working with some of the artists I collaborated with. The city and people in L.A. have a great vibe and the weather is always beautiful.

Many jazz artists go to L.A. seeking a more comfortable life and then they really stop playing.

I'm a little musically inclined; I play the clarinet and the saxophone.

Know the names of past and current artists who are most famous for playing their instruments.

In L.A. everyone is an actor. In Texas, everyone's a musician.

You can work on the saxophone alone, but ultimately you must perform with others.

I grew up playing the saxophone. I joined the jazz band in high school, but somewhere along the way I realized the guys who strummed acoustic guitars at parties were the ones who got the attention. So I asked a friend to show me a few chords, and when I moved to L.A. I spent a lot of time practicing my guitar.