“It's true I've always been attracted to the jazz band in an orchestral way, rather than a band way.”
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Only the French, I guess, really use tenor and alto to any great extent in the orchestra.
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Eliminating the piano means that I've always worked closer with the bass than most players.
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I've always wanted a C trumpet on top, to have that same kind of facility without shouting.
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