Has the saxophone always been your instrument of choice, or did you start in music with something else?

The Saxophone was always my instrument of choice since I saw my cousin playing to his girlfriend in the basement of my Uncle's home. I was eight years old and very amazed at the effect that his playing had on his girlfriend. She leaned over to him and asked, "Kenneth can you please tell your little cousin to go upstairs!"

What elements do you look for in a song that make it especially satisfying for you to perform as a musician?

I look for the sexyness in a song, the suttle mood swings that provide the balance. I love to break down a song and then rebuild to an amazing climax.

What most important bit of advice would you impart to a young musician just starting out in the jazz/smooth jazz arena?

The advice that I would give a young musician is to always be true to your art and never expect to reach true artistry by re-creating the art of another. Look deep down inside yourself to find your own.

If you were programming a Smooth Jazz radio station, what changes or new elements would you introduce to keep the sound fresh and interesting?

I would have an hour of pump it or dump it, where I would allow the listening audience to make the decision as to whether they like the music or not. I would not force feed them music. To most that is a turn off.

If you weren't involved with music, what else might you be pursuing that would be a satisfying source of creative fulfillment?

I graduated Marshall of my Business Class at Jackson State University. I would my own record label and have more of a direct influence on this business of music. There would always be "some" involvement with music.

What are you the most proud of at this point in your life and career?

My reason for coming to LA was to complete my own CD. The irony is that I had to wait for my life to catch up with my creativity. I have truly gone "Full Circle" and I am very proud of that. "Expect more incredible things to come from Andre Delano!"