On March 9, 1930, Free Jazz was born. Or more specifically, legendary saxophonist Ornette Coleman was born. Coleman revolutionized the world of jazz with his innovative approach to music and his groundbreaking contributions to the… Read More »Ornette Coleman – The Birth of Free Jazz
Happy birthday to the legendary Norwegian saxophonist, Jan Garbarek! On this special day, we celebrate not only his incredible talent, but also his groundbreaking collaborations that have helped to shape the world of jazz. One… Read More »Jan Garbarek & Keith Jarrett
Wayne Shorter, one of the greatest saxophonists of the last half century passed away on Thursday March 2, 2023 after a brief hospital stay. Shorter emerged in the late 1950s, beginning with Art Blakely’s Jazz… Read More »We Say Goodbye to Wayne Shorter
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
Today, we celebrate the birthday of one of rock’s greatest saxophone players, Richie Cannata. Born on March 3rd, 1949 in New York City, Cannata has made an indelible mark on the world of music with… Read More »Happy Birthday Richie!
Happy birthday to the legendary saxophonist, Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis! Born on March 2nd, 1922, Davis was a true master of the saxophone and one of the most influential jazz musicians of his time. Davis’ playing… Read More »Cherokee on Tenor Sax?
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“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
In the summer of 1959, Sonny Rollins took a break from performing and recording and decided to focus on practicing his saxophone. Rollins was an ambitious and dedicated musician, and he was determined to improve… Read More »Sonny Rollins and the Williamsburg Bridge
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