So it's really hard for a horn player to comp. But I'm totally into trying to switch those paradigms around and find a little magic space where that works, and try to mine that.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
If you've only got one horn playing, I still want the sense of ensemble.
Get someone else to blow your horn and the sound will carry twice as far.
I was determined to play my horn against all odds, and I had to sacrifice a whole lot of pleasure to do so.
Tooting my own horn is of no interest to me... it takes you away from real life. It's a waste, and I don't find a need to sing my own praises.
Each instrument has something to say to you. It's got its own character. Each horn has its own character and will say to you certain things. If you violate that, it's almost a sacrilege!
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.
But if I didn't have to make money, I would still play my horn.
You never toot your own horn.
I'd rather play a tune on a horn, but I've always felt that I didn't want to train myself. Because when you get a train, you've got to have an engine and a caboose. I think it's better to train the caboose. You train yourself, you strain yourself.
Any time you play your horn, it helps you. If you get down, you can help yourself even in a rock 'n' roll band.