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: “Were your parents musicians?”

A: Zoot Sims: “Well, no, they're invited, though. My dad used to play maple leaf rag and I mean, ad lib piano, by ear.”

Interviewer: “Yeah.”

Zoot Sims: “You know, he's pretty good and they all danced, you know, good dancers.”