I didn't know Tony all that well. We were in Marching, Symphonic and Jazz bands together, which is a common denominator and and equalizer, but he was 3 years ahead of me in school, so we really didn't hang out in the same social circles outside of the music department. But what was most remarkable about him was that he was first chair trombone in Symphonic Band, and was also lead tenor sax in Jazz Ensemble and would crank out some very innovative, head-turning jazz flute solos. He also played guitar very well, both rock and classical Spanish guitar, and clearly had taken piano lessons his entire life. I played trumpet. That's it. Just trumpet.