The saxophone players who bring the saxophne to life.
Happy Birthday, Seamus Blake! 🎷🎉 As we celebrate your special day, let’s also highlight your recent tour in South America with Roger Waters on the “This Is Not a Drill” Tour. Your participation in this… Read More »This is Not a Drill, Seamus Blake!
As we welcome classical saxophonist Chika Inoue to The World of Sax, we celebrate her collaboration with guitarist Scott Morris, an exceptional album titled “Unfettered.” This album, which came out on October 16 from Samek… Read More »Chika Inoue, “Unfettered”
Saxophonist Alvin “Red” Tyler played a significant role in the successes of the J&M studio band at Cosimo Matassa’s studio in New Orleans. As a member of this band, he was instrumental in recording most… Read More »Red Tyler and New Orleans R&B
Frank Tiberi, who celebrates his 95th birthday today, is renowned for his extraordinary leadership of the Woody Herman Orchestra, a role he assumed in 1987 following the illness and subsequent passing of Woody Herman himself.… Read More »It’s Frank Tiberi’s Herd
To all fellow saxophonists and jazz enthusiasts, let’s celebrate the birthday of one of our most inspiring contemporaries, Melissa Aldana. Her artistry on the tenor saxophone continues to redefine the boundaries of jazz, blending tradition… Read More »Happy Birthday Melissa!
As we celebrate Gato Barbieri‘s birthday, he remains a monumental figure in the world of saxophone music, blending his fiery Latin American roots with the improvisational spirit of jazz. For his birthday, it’s particularly fitting… Read More »The Cat’s Last Tango in Paris
In the pantheon of jazz greats, Coleman Hawkins stands as a colossus, revered as the “King of Tenor Saxophone.” Hawkins is not just a historical figure but a continual source of inspiration and learning. His… Read More »Coleman Hawkins’ Enduring Influence
Andrew Love, a celebrated saxophonist born on November 21, 1941, was a cornerstone of the Memphis Horns, a legendary horn section that left an indelible mark on the music industry, particularly through their work at… Read More »Andrew Love Stax the Hits
Jim Horn, one of the most versatile and successful studio saxophonists of our time, enjoyed collaborations with some of the most famous musicians of all time. Horn’s association with The Beatles’ members – George Harrison,… Read More »Jim Horn and the Beatles
Today, we celebrate the remarkable journey and the enduring artistry of the incomparable Vincent Herring, a true maestro of the saxophone whose music has touched the hearts of jazz enthusiasts worldwide. Vincent’s profound musicality and… Read More »Vincent Herring and Eric Alexander Battle Europe
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