I've played professionally for nearly 60 years with many of the best jazz players in the world. My compositions have been recorded by others. However, except for a few brief periods, I did not have to make a living at it. In college, I made money doing transcriptions and arrangements for those who could not. During grad school, I was the staff trumpet player at a regional theater with weekly national touring acts (best job I ever had by far).

Fortunately, there were other things I could do for a career. The music business is not a career I can recommend anyone take at this time.


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