Episode 46: Lester Willis Young: The President of the Tenor Saxophone
Episode 46 Executive Summary Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 - March 15, 1959), immortalized as "Pres," was the singular architect of a…
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Episode 45: The Broad Tone and Tenacious Flow of Saxophone Virtuoso Grace Kelly
Episode 45 Executive Summary Grace Kelly (born Grace Chung, May 15, 1992) is a world-renowned saxophonist, singer, and composer who entered the professional…
Episode 44: Eric Alexander: Composer, Educator and Jazz Saxophone Master
Episode 44 Executive Summary Eric Alexander (born August 4, 1968) is widely recognized as one of the most technically advanced and articulate tenor…
James Carter (Ep. 42): The Masterful Saxophone Innovations of James Carter
This is Episode 42 of The Saxophone Knowledge and Mastery Podcast. Episode 42 Executive Summary James Carter is an American jazz musician celebrated…
Vincent Herring (Ep. 41): The Fiery Soul of Modern Jazz
Episode 41 Executive Summary Vincent Herring is a towering figure in modern jazz, celebrated as a fiery and technically brilliant alto saxophonist, flautist,…
Phil Woods (Ep. 40): The Most Virtuosic Alto Saxophonist Post-Charlie Parker
Executive Summary Phil Woods (1931-2015) was a legendary American bebop and neo-bop alto saxophonist, clarinetist, and bandleader celebrated for his stunning virtuosity and…