Episode 56: The Pure, Lyrical and Beautiful Virtuosity of Paul Desmond
Episode 56 Executive Summary Episode 56 examines the life, career, and enduring legacy of alto saxophonist and composer Paul Desmond (born Paul Emil…
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Episode 55: Musician, Saxophonist, Composer, Educator and Activist Roxy Coss
Episode 55 Executive Summary This episode examines the career of saxophonist, composer, and educator Roxy Coss. Coss is a Grammy Award-winning musician and…
Episode 54: Tenor Saxophone Titan, Composer and Bandleader Mr. Dexter Gordon
Episode 54 Executive Summary If you ever saw Dexter Gordon walk onto a stage, you never forgot the presence he brought with him.
Episode 53: Alto Saxophonist Mindi Abair
Episode 53 Executive Summary Mindi Abair is an American saxophonist known for her work as a solo artist and session musician across the…
Episode 52: Tenor Saxophone Wizard Stan Getz, A.K.A. "The Sound"
Episode 52 Executive Summary Stan Getz built a legendary career on a stark contrast: a grueling, trial-by-fire life on the road that produced…
The Good Habits of the Well-Rounded Saxophone Virtuoso
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, I watched an eye-opening interview with classical saxophone virtuoso Timothy McAllister, hosted by Jay Metcalf of BetterSax. I…