On April 15, 2023, we celebrate the birthday of David “Jaxon” Jackson, the talented saxophonist and member of the legendary progressive rock band Van der Graaf Generator. Jaxon’s contributions to the band helped shape their… Read More »Happy Birthday Jaxon
Frank “Floorshow” Culley, the legendary saxophonist, passed away on April 15th, leaving behind a lasting legacy as one of the most dynamic performers in the history of jazz. Culley was known for his strong stage… Read More »It’s a Floorshow
On April 8, 1929, saxophonist Charlie “Little Jazz” Ferguson was born. As we celebrate his birth date, it is important to highlight his contributions to the saxophone genre and to remember his work with the… Read More »Little Jazz Charlie Ferguson
Happy birthday to the late Bob Berg, born on April 7, 1951. Berg was a highly respected saxophonist who made significant contributions to jazz during his career. He was known for his muscular playing style,… Read More »Remembering Bob Berg
Rusty Bryant, passed away on March 25, 1991. Bryant had a long and illustrious career, playing with some of the biggest names in jazz and R&B. One of Bryant’s earliest collaborations was with Hank Ballard… Read More »Remembering Rusty Bryant
Today we remember Arnett Cobb, one of the most prominent Texas tenor sax players of all time, known for his distinctive sound and impressive technical ability. Born on August 10, 1918 in Houston, Texas, Cobb… Read More »Texas Tenor: Arnett Cobb
Today we remember the life and career of Alonzo “Buddy” Lucas, a highly skilled saxophonist, and clarinetist. Lucas passed away on March 18, 1983, leaving behind a legacy as a true innovator in the world… Read More »Remembering Buddy Lucas
Happy Birthday to the legendary saxophonist, Herb Hardesty! As one of the most influential musicians in the history of rock and roll, Hardesty played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of Fats Domino’s iconic… Read More »Herb & Fats
“Thunder Road” is a classic Bruce Springsteen song that was released on his 1975 album “Born to Run”. The song is known for its powerful, anthemic sound and its memorable saxophone solo, which was played… Read More »Thunder Road
John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme” is a landmark album in the history of jazz. Released in 1965, the album is a four-part suite that explores themes of spirituality and personal transformation. The suite is composed… Read More »A Love Supreme
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