As a pianist, I have always felt truly supported by the saxophonists with which I collaborate.  I feel that each rehearsal and performance is greeted as a valued partnership.  A few years ago, I heard the word "collaborate" from Jean Barr, a sup...

Where were you twenty three years ago?  Some members were not even born!  I remember clearly an event that happened 23 years ago, and it started with a knock on my practice room door.  On the other side stood a saxophonist, a tenor, with Wa...