Gary Smulyan Interview by Monk Rowe - 10/17/2010 - Utica, NY

Baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan talks about creating a personal sound, the realities of a working musician, his time with Woody Herman, and his thoughts on what playing jazz actually requires.
Sorry to report that the subtitles malfunctioned after about 27:00.
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[@kenjarczyk8535]

Quite insightful! Thank You!

[@stangetz534]

One of the all time greats and look how nice and humble he is. Lesson!

[@JRM---516]

True story!!!

[@oliviasmulyan]

gary is my dad! love you pops

[@filliusjazzarchive]

Hello Olivia, thanks for the comment. I truly enjoyed my conversation with your father and hearing him perform in Utica NY.