“Benny Goodman was one of the big influences as a clarinet player. That's why I wanted the clarinet.” BigsWantedMusicPlayerInfluenceJazzClarinetGoodman Author:Lee Konitz
“Most jazz players work out their solos, at least to the extent that they have a very specific vocabulary.” MusicPlayerJazzWork OutSoloVocabulary Author:Lee Konitz
“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.” ShouldHas BeensEnoughFeltPlayerShould HaveRhythmSatisfyingSectionsSessionHornsJamShould Have BeenHornyRhythm Section Author:Lee Konitz
“Bernstein grew up in my building in New York. He's a very, very fine player. When he was a kid, he came by to find out what was going on in the world of jazz.” WorldKidsPlayerNew YorkBuildingFineGrewGrew UpJazzGamer Author:Lee Konitz
