Michael Brecker
Michael Brecker, born on March 29, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and passing away on January 13, 2007, was an influential American jazz saxophonist…
Vincent Herring
Vincent Herring, born on November 19, 1964, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, is an American jazz saxophonist, known for his contributions to the post-bop and…
David Sanborn
Podcast episode on David Sanborn and his saxophone hero, Hank Crawford David Sanborn, born on July 30, 1945, in Tampa, Florida, is an…
Please describe the physics of how a saxophone works.
The saxophone, a woodwind instrument, operates on principles of sound production and acoustics. Here's an overview of its physics: Mouthpiece and Reed: The…
What is the technical reason for sticky saxophone pads, and what are the best resolutions, first by the saxophonist him or her self, and then by the repair person?
The primary cause of sticky saxophone pads is the accumulation of dirt, particularly the sugar in saliva or food particles that settle on…
Fully describe the range of the soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophone, both in concert pitch, and in native pitch.
Saxophones are transposing instruments, which means that the note written in the music is not the same as the note that sounds (concert…