[rlmorel]

My absolute favorite was Ben Webster. I really got into saxophone for about 15 while I taught myself to play, and got as much to listen to as I could. I could literally hear about two or three notes from a player and identify who it was...I was quite proud of myself...:)

My second favorite sound is John Coltrane, specifically in his “Ballads” album. Some of the more avant garde stuff he did, not so much.

[real saxophonist]

Trane was a very important piece of the puzzle, but Dexter Gordon was the main reference for my sound.

And then along came Michael Brecker and David Murray...