Let's Talk About Sax Baby...

For those of you who know me, you know how much I LOVE the sound of the saxophone. So, this week we're going to pay a little respect to those who play that sexy sound.

Where would jazz (or music in general for that matter) be without the seductive, passionate saxophone?

Created by Adolphe Sax in 1841, the saxophone was originally considered to be the sound of the devil and was not generally respected and/or accepted in the horn instrument family. Sax's original prototype was even stolen to keep the saxophone from being played in public and from being mass produced.

Clearly, the saxophone overcame its hexed beliefs and is now one of the most essential instruments of jazz music. The sax can produce a wide variety of sounds and tones that make jazz a truly passionate art form. And thanks to the saxophone, jazz music has some truly remarkable musicians (past and present) that really know how to play the sax!

Here are just a few of my favorite saxophonists. Of course, my list is way too long for one entry, so I will write and/or give an example of many more throughout the week. Enjoy!

Charlie Parker - The Classic



Coleman Hawkins - The Original



Lester Young - The Hipster



Sonny Rollins - The Perfectionist



More to come!

Takin' Five...