| To consider him a giant one must look at the contributions he's made to the field. He is truly a trumpet giant, but a jazz giant....that really depends on how you measure it.
Would you consdier his influence on music to be greater than Miles'? How about Maynard? Or even Doc or Maurice Andre? Tough to say.
I still think he's just about the most talented and skilled trumpet player I've ever heard, but as has already been said, what are the actual criterium?
Oh yeah, my opinion? I would say yes on all acounts. He simply works harder than just about anybody else in the biz. But like I said...it's all in how you look at it.
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