Phil Woods came here to Dayton for a gig with the Dayton Jazz Orchestra. The following day he gave a clinic at Hauer Music in downtown Dayton. It was a great opportunity to listen to Phil tell stories of playing with people such as Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonius Monk, and meeting Charlie Parker for the first time. He then gave some suggestions on improvisation and listening. Most amazing though was to sit right in front of him while he improvised alone, and just listen to his amazing saxophone sound. To actually meet one of my musical heroes was a tremendous privilege; especially a man of Phil's stature.