Episode 50: The Bird-like Virtuosity of Julian "Cannonball" Adderley
Executive Summary Julian "Cannonball" Adderley (1928 to 1975) was a preeminent American jazz alto saxophonist and bandleader, widely celebrated for being a driving…
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Episode 4: The Full Story of Charlie Parker, and his Mentor, the Legendary Buster Smith
Executive Summary I wrote Episode 4 to explore the profound musical and personal relationship between alto saxophonists Buster Smith and Charlie Parker. The…
Saxophone Podcast Special Episode: Mastering "I Could Sing of Your Love Forever" on Alto Saxophone
Executive Summary "I Could Sing of Your Love Forever" is one of my favorite songs of all time, and Sonicflood's 1999 version of…
Episode 47: Candy Dulfer's Winding Dutch Road to Saxophone Mastery
Episode 47 Executive Summary Candy Dulfer (born September 19, 1969) is a preeminent Dutch alto saxophonist who successfully bridged the divide between contemporary…
A Comprehensive Overview of the Conn Connfirmation Alto Saxophone
Executive Summary The C.G. Conn CAS811LTD150 "Connfirmation" is a limited-edition professional alto saxophone released in late 2025 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of…
A Comprehensive Overview of the Selmer Supreme Alto Saxophone
Executive Summary The Henri Selmer Paris Supreme is a professional alto saxophone released in 2021, developed to replace the Reference 54 in the…