I started teaching before I even had a teacher. For me teaching is a joy. Weston SprottTrombonist, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Bone2Pick April 2019

Freddie’s feel, his time, his sound, just the spirit and essence of his playing. . . if I could play one phrase as great as what I just heard, that’s it! I could just retire! Steve DavisInternational jazz recording artist, professor of jazz trombone, The Hartt School Bone2Pick March 2019