Extraordinary Jazz Pianist Ms. Marian McPartland (March 20, 1918 - August 20, 2013)
Margaret Marian Turner was born on Wednesday March 20, 1918 in Slough, Berkshire, England to Frank and Janet Turner. Through a tremendous amount…
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Why I Chose to Play Fibracell Synthetic Reeds Exclusively on My Alto Saxophone
I discovered Fibracell synthetic reeds in the early 2000s, and I found them to be superior to traditional cane reeds in every way.
A Review of the YDS-150 Yamaha Digital Saxophone
I own a traditional analog saxophone made by Selmer, and I also own a Rowland AE-10 digital wind instrument. The Rowland AE-10 is…
Smoking Remote Session: David Sanborn Hosts and Plays with Joey DeFrancesco, Michael Gayle, and Billy Kilson
I am a fan of all of the musicians in this group, and I was REALLY impressed by the musicianship, and the conversation…
Digital Saxophone Overview
High technology equipment is a blessing for a modern saxophonist. A traditional worry for saxophonists has been complaints of noise while one is…
Bebop Etudes
Bebop Etudes: Bebop Etude 1