Coleman Hawkins, known as "The Hawk" or "Bean," basically invented tenor sax as we know it, all the way down to Bill Clinton playing his way to office. After making many recordings with various groups ...
Sonny Rollins, one of the greatest living practitioners of jazz, bought the saxophone he still uses today on West 48th Street in Manhattan in the 1970s. Back then, the small block was dotted with so ...
The harmonics of the saxophone concentrate around similar frequencies as the human voice. When you play it, the shape and size of your mouth and throat contribute to the resulting tone. The jazz great ...
Here’s a story that needs little introduction, and that’s because it’s story of a saxophone-wielding dad with a dream and the group of cows who gathered in awe of his playing. This week, the internet ...
This video delves into the cultural significance of the saxophone, featuring key interviews such as the full Arsenio ...
The alto saxophone is one of the most popular instruments in jazz and pop music, known for its smooth, expressive sound. Over the years, many talented musicians have made their mark playing the alto ...
You might be surprised to find out just how often the saxophone is used in classic rock. Not just relegated to jazz or big band music, there are sax players who roll and growl, swoop and dive on their ...
The evolution of Pennsylvania's tech-death/prog metal leaders Rivers of Nihil has been remarkable to watch unfold over the last decade. With their latest album, The Work, they've continued to mature ...
Normally, Saxsquatch — that’s the saxophone-playing sasquatch, obviously — can be found in his native habitat, the woods and mountains around Chapel Hill, North Carolina. But he’s just finished a ...