Zoot Sims discusses the importance of keeping a repetoire fresh

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Zoot Sims discusses the musical influences of his family

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Zoot Sims discusses the decision to become a musician

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Q: “How much is there in getting a repertoire together and keeping it fresh? How often do you add new tunes?”

A: “Well, that's ... to me, that's a big lift when I add a tune to my library. Jimmy Rhodes has helped me an awful lot as far as this, whatever, metals things you mention it. He has brought a lot of things to my attention, a lot of nice tunes.”