Phil Woods discusses his decision not to teach

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Phil Woods discusses his lengthy career

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Q: “You probably in your youth were not looking for a long career, the excitement of it all…”

A: “Of course, of course. I mean, the passion of the music and we get caught up in the whole thing. I saw Bob Rickmeyer (sp), unfortunately, at Mel Lewis' funeral and he said to me, "Woods, I hear you're reduced to burning the candle in the middle." And my wife said, "That's all that's left, baby."