Clarence Clemons was without a doubt one of the biggest sax players in the history of rock and roll. Sure, he was famously tall, but big also connotes his musical impact. The Big Man was one of the best.

Clarence Clemons died this past weekend, about a week after suffering a massive stroke. It's a loss his friend Bruce Springsteen has called "immeasurable."

Jian spoke with Clarence Clemons on Q in December of 2009. You can hear that intimate conversation below.