I studied at a VERY competitive music school.... known throughout the world as one of the finest music schools existing. Yes there existed some of the finest and most hard going teachers... wanting to find the next Charlie Parker. But honestly folks, nothing like this. I'm talking about being surrounded by gifted musicians ALL DAY EVERY DAY, and nothing even close to this stuff ever happened. One of my classmates is now considered the finest Sax player on earth with 50+ recordings on CD. I KNOW FOR A FACT HE NEVER HAD TO PUT UP WITH THIS S...

Also in 2014, we don't play at the Lincoln Center. We play at Jazz at Lincoln Center at Columbus Circle. JALC

My 11 year old son is playing the drums. I AM NOT GOING TO SUBJECT HIM TO THIS.