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 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…
Al Jarreau's We Got By: Dave McMurray, Kem, and Blue Note Records: A New 10/8/2025 Blue Note Release
Executive Summary ***** Correction: The video above says that I saw Al Jarreau and David Sanborn together in 2005 or 2006. The more…
Joe Henderson (Ep. 38): The Architect of Modern Tenor
Executive Summary An influential tenor saxophonist and composer, Joe Henderson (1937-2001) was a pivotal figure in post-bop jazz, known for his robust tone…
Wayne Shorter (Ep. 36): A Journey Beyond Chords and Time
The Saxophone Knowledge and Mastery Podcast: Episode 36 Executive Summary Wayne Shorter was a jazz saxophonist, composer, and musical philosopher whose voice was…