We are now part of a bass community. You came here today by yourself, now you're part of a family, a network. The bass circle works as a metaphor for that.

Look at his face! He's serious about this! This ain't no joke.

It was for a quartet and we recorded two CDs for a record label in Germany. It came up after a conversation on an airline flight and it was great that we got together.

We all started somewhere. When I started teaching at the university level, I didn't want to teach freshmen. Then I saw that you have the biggest impact on people who have the least experience. I have a special place in my heart for the novice player.

The community is basically closed down today. People are at home and with friends and family, hugging and kissing and crying?. We lost a lot of good people yesterday, man. A lot of good people.

If Lincoln was alive today, he'd roll over in his grave.