Can’t you just sniff it in the air? Yes, of course, it’s that magical time of the year as Saxophone Day 2010 looms upon us. For those of you who don’t know, this coming Saturday, November 6 is “Saxophone Day” – or the day that Adolphe Sax, the inventor of the saxophone was born. Rather [read more…]
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Your weekly sampling of some of this past week’s saxophone-related news: David Sanborn plays through the pain Henry Threadgill makes name for himself among jazz’s elite [Sorry(!), but this web page has disappeared since the original publication of this article] Jazz giant Phil Woods swings hard with DePaul Jazz Ensemble A musical chameleon finds his true [read more…]
Whether you’re looking to get a great horn at a great price, or whether you’re looking to put your own spin on the classic sounds of your idols, a used saxophone can be a perfect solution. A little bit of Google-ing on the topic of buying a used horn will yield you bushels full of [read more…]
Jason Robinson is a super-modern tenor sax playing force to be reckoned with. Although he has a sound unique to himself, he also reminds me a lot of Joe Lovano – but that’s just me. As always, AllAboutJazz.com brings us an inspiring and in-depth interview that’s definitely worth checking out. Click here to check it out.
Your weekly sampling of some of this past week’s saxophone-related news: Ronald Caravan’s special fingerings for saxophone Subtle Differences In New, Asian-Made Short Wrap Bass Saxophones Martin Wind Trio & Dee Daniels At The Seasons (Scott Robinson) United States Navy Band: Saxophone Vacancies Saxophone player Will Compton’s time is now On Mingus And The Midwest: [read more…]
Selmer’s Reputation Speaks for Itself Ask any saxophone player, and they’ll tell you that Selmer saxophones are the standard by which all other saxophones are measured. Selmer saxophones are world renowned for their quality both in manufacture and in musical tone. Not only is a Selmer saxophone the clear choice of most professionals, but it [read more…]