Etude Set 52: Saxophone Etudes 52, 552 and 1052
Executive Summary Welcome to Etude Set 52! This collection features Etudes 52, 552, and 1052, with each piece built to tackle a specific…
alto saxophone (13)
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…
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 51: The Rising Alto Saxophone Star Lakecia Benjamin
Episode 51 Executive Summary Lakecia Benjamin didn’t follow the traditional path to jazz royalty. Long before studying the likes of Charlie Parker or…
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…
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…