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Single-reed woodwind instrument
The saxophone (often referred to colloquially as the sax) is a type of single-reed woodwind instrument with a conical body, usually made of brass. As
Saxophone
Type of saxophone
The alto saxophone is a member of the saxophone family of woodwind instruments. Saxophones were invented by Belgian instrument designer Adolphe Sax in
Alto_saxophone
Type of saxophone
The tenor saxophone is a medium-sized member of the saxophone family, a group of instruments invented by Adolphe Sax in the 1840s. The tenor and the alto
Tenor_saxophone
Lowest-pitched saxophone in common use
The baritone saxophone, commonly abbreviated to "bari sax", is a member of the saxophone family of instruments, larger (and lower-pitched) than the tenor
Baritone_saxophone
Small member of the saxophone family
The soprano saxophone is a small, high-pitched member of the saxophone family of woodwind instruments invented in the 1840s by Belgian instrument maker
Soprano_saxophone
Largest low-pitched instrument in the saxophone family
The subcontrabass saxophone is the largest of the family of saxophones that Adolphe Sax described in his 1846 patent. In the patent paperwork, he called
Subcontrabass_saxophone
1957 studio album by Sonny Rollins
Saxophone Colossus is the sixth studio album by American jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins. Perhaps Rollins's best-known album, it is often considered his
Saxophone_Colossus
Second-smallest member of the saxophone family
sopranino saxophone is the second-smallest member of the saxophone family. It is tuned in the key of E♭, and sounds an octave higher than the alto saxophone. A
Sopranino_saxophone
Wind instrument
The bass saxophone is the fourth lowest member of the saxophone family—larger and lower than the more common baritone saxophone. It was likely the first
Bass_saxophone
Low-pitched instrument in the saxophone family
contrabass saxophone is the third-lowest-pitched extant member of the saxophone family. It is pitched in E♭, one octave below the baritone saxophone, which
Contrabass_saxophone
2003 studio album by Dave Koz
Saxophonic is the seventh studio album by saxophone player Dave Koz. It was released by Capitol Records on October 7, 2003. The album peaked at number
Saxophonic
Plastic alto saxophone
The Grafton saxophone was an injection moulded, cream-coloured acrylic plastic alto saxophone with metal keys, manufactured in London, England by the
Grafton_saxophone
Musical composition by Alexander Glazunov
The Concerto in E♭ major for alto saxophone and string orchestra, Op. 109, was written by Alexander Glazunov in 1934. The piece lasts about fourteen minutes
Saxophone_Concerto_(Glazunov)
1989 concerto by Michael Kamen
The Concerto for Saxophone is a 1989 composition for solo alto saxophone and orchestra written by the American composer Michael Kamen for the saxophonist
Saxophone_Concerto_(Kamen)
melody saxophone (either as primary instrument, or in addition to the normal tenor sax) F, person or group uses an F Mezzo-soprano saxophone in addition
List_of_saxophonists
Woodwind instrument in the key of C
melody saxophone, also known as the C tenor saxophone, is a saxophone pitched in the key of C one whole tone above the common B-flat tenor saxophone. The
C_melody_saxophone
Musical ensemble with four saxophones
A saxophone quartet is a musical ensemble composed of four saxophones, typically soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones. Different saxophone family
Saxophone_quartet
1939 musical work by Paul Creston
Paul Creston composed his Sonata for E♭ Alto Saxophone and Piano, Op. 19, in 1939. The sonata was commissioned in the spring by Creston's frequent collaborator
Saxophone_Sonata_(Creston)
Tone holes that exist in the body and bell of a saxophone
Saxophone tone holes are tone holes that exist in the body and bell of a saxophone. They are strategically placed in order to achieve a variety of notes
Saxophone_tone_hole
Saxophone ensemble begun by Gareth Brady
- soprano saxophone, alto saxophone Christian Forshaw - sopranino saxophone, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone Andy Findon - bass saxophone, piccolo Elizabeth
London_Saxophonic
works for saxophone. Duo Concertante, for soprano and alto saxophones—Jean-Baptiste Singelée (1858) Fantasia for soprano (or tenor) saxophone, three horns
List of concert works for saxophone
List_of_concert_works_for_saxophone
Smallest member in the saxophone family
soprillo, also known as the piccolo saxophone or rarely sopranissimo saxophone, is the highest pitched and smallest saxophone. The soprillo was developed as
Soprillo
1997 studio album by Don Braden
The Voice of the Saxophone is an album by the American saxophonist Don Braden, released in 1997. It was his first album for RCA Victor. Braden supported
The_Voice_of_the_Saxophone
Musical instrument in the saxophone family
soprano saxophone is a member of the saxophone family. The instrument was invented in 1846. It closely resembles the more common B♭ soprano saxophone but
C_soprano_saxophone
The genre of solo saxophone has a rich, but largely unmapped history in contemporary music, particularly jazz. Many, but not all, musicians who play and
Solo_saxophone
1958 studio album by Coleman Hawkins
The Saxophone Section (also issued as Coleman Hawkins Meets the Sax Section), is an album by saxophonist Coleman Hawkins which was recorded in 1958 and
The_Saxophone_Section
Physical means of playing the saxophone
Saxophone technique refers to the physical means of playing the saxophone. It includes how to hold the instrument, how the embouchure is formed and the
Saxophone_technique
1959 compilation album by Gene Ammons
Soulful Saxophone is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons, compiling tracks recorded between 1948 and 1951, some of which were originally released as singles
Soulful_Saxophone
Musical instrument in the saxophone family
The mezzo-soprano saxophone, sometimes called the F alto saxophone, is an instrument in the saxophone family. It is in the key of F, pitched one whole
Mezzo-soprano_saxophone
1980 live album by Evan Parker and George Lewis
From Saxophone & Trombone is a live album by saxophonist Evan Parker and trombonist George Lewis. It was recorded on May 18, 1980, at the Art Workers'
From_Saxophone_&_Trombone
American saxophone ensemble
The Raschèr Saxophone Quartet is a professional ensemble of four saxophonists which performs classical and modern music. The quartet was founded in the
Raschèr_Saxophone_Quartet
Jazz saxophonist from Northern Ireland (1936–2023)
the tenor saxophone. He was also noted for teaching fellow Belfast musician Van Morrison music reading and notation and giving him saxophone lessons. Cassidy
George Cassidy (jazz musician)
George_Cassidy_(jazz_musician)
Saxophonics is the creation of sounds (both musical and non-musical) through the use of a saxophone and one or more electronic effects units, often altering
Saxophonics
American jazz saxophonist and composer (born 1956)
history. Gorelick was born in Seattle, Washington and started playing the saxophone at the age of ten, inspired by a performance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
Kenny_G
1928 film
Suzy Saxophone or Saxophone Suzy (German: Saxophon-Susi) is a 1928 French-German silent comedy film directed by Karel Lamač and starring Anny Ondra and
Suzy_Saxophone
Composition by John Adams
The Saxophone Concerto is a composition for alto saxophone and orchestra by the American composer John Adams. The work was jointly commissioned by the
Saxophone_Concerto_(Adams)
Instruments, Stephanhouser creates alto, tenor, soprano, and baritone saxophones for musicians at all levels, from student to professional. Stephanhöuser
Stephanhöuser_Saxophones
Swedish saxophone group
The Stockholm Saxophone Quartet (sv: Stockholms Saxofonkvartett) is a Swedish saxophone quartet dedicated to contemporary music. They have commissioned
Stockholm_Saxophone_Quartet
Concerto in three movements by Lars-Erik Larsson
The Saxophone Concerto, Op. 14, is a three-movement concertante composition for alto saxophone and string orchestra written in 1934 by the Swedish composer
Saxophone_Concerto_(Larsson)
Wooden saxophone company
Sawats are wooden saxophones created by designer Sawat (Sawad) Dejprakune in Chiang Rai, Thailand. They are available in tenor, alto, and soprano versions
Sawat_saxophone
1985 studio album by The Odean Pope Saxophone Choir
The Saxophone Shop is an album by the American jazz saxophonist Odean Pope, recorded in 1985 and released on the Italian Soul Note label. The AllMusic
The_Saxophone_Shop
1976 live album by Evan Parker
Saxophone Solos is a solo soprano saxophone album by Evan Parker. Three of the tracks were recorded live on June 17, 1975, at the Unity Theatre in London
Saxophone_Solos
Festival gathering for saxophonists
The World Saxophone Congress is a festival gathering approximately 1000 saxophonists and other musicians from all over the world. It is held every three
World_Saxophone_Congress
Non-profit organization for saxophonists
The North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA) is an organization for saxophone players from around North America. Following the lead of their colleagues
North American Saxophone Alliance
North_American_Saxophone_Alliance
1986 studio album by Rova Saxophone Quartet
The Crowd (subtitled For Elias Canetti) is an album by the Rova Saxophone Quartet recorded in France in 1985 for the Swiss Hathut label. The Allmusic
The Crowd (Rova Saxophone Quartet album)
The_Crowd_(Rova_Saxophone_Quartet_album)
1993 studio album by Teddy Edwards Brasstring Ensemble
Blue Saxophone is an album by saxophonist Teddy Edwards recorded in 1992 and released on the French Verve/Gitanes label. In his review for AllMusic, Scott
Blue_Saxophone
American jazz saxophonist (1926–1967)
17th birthday, his mother bought him his first saxophone, an alto. From 1944 to 1945, Coltrane took saxophone lessons at the Ornstein School of Music with
John_Coltrane
Orchestral composition by Maurice Ravel
sopranino saxophone in F, which never existed (modern sopraninos are in E♭). At the first performance, both the sopranino and soprano saxophone parts were
Boléro
Scottish jazz saxophonist (1929–2016)
various instruments, but was most associated with the baritone saxophone, soprano saxophone, and bass clarinet. Temperley was born in Cowdenbeath, Scotland
Joe_Temperley
American jazz ensemble
soprano saxophone, flute), Oliver Lake (alto and soprano saxophone), Hamiet Bluiett (baritone saxophone, alto clarinet), and David Murray (tenor saxophone, bass
World_Saxophone_Quartet
1978 studio album by Kate Bush
album three years later: "The Man with the Child in His Eyes" and "The Saxophone Song". EMI Records was impressed and agreed to sign her, offering her
The_Kick_Inside
Concertante work for saxophone and orchestra by Claude Debussy
Rhapsodie for saxophone and orchestra, L.98, also known as Rhapsodie mauresque or Rhapsodie orientale, is a piece for alto saxophone and accompaniment
Rhapsodie for saxophone and orchestra
Rhapsodie_for_saxophone_and_orchestra
French composer (1896–1954)
composer who composed over 40 works for the saxophone. Most well-known is her Sonata in C sharp minor for alto saxophone or viola, dedicated to Marcel Mule. Fernande
Fernande_Decruck
1968 studio album by Al Hurricane
Mi Saxophone is the first full-length album released by the New Mexico music performer Al Hurricane in 1968. All tracks are written by Alberto Nelson
Mi_Saxophone
Brand name of musical instruments
suites between LeBlanc/Vito and Conn, and demonstrated in a registry of saxophones of the time period. Vito is a brand name for Leblanc USA, now part of
Vito_(Leblanc)
American saxophone group founded 1977
Rova Saxophone Quartet is an American, San Francisco–based saxophone quartet, formed in October 1977. The name "Rova" is an acronym formed from the last
Rova_Saxophone_Quartet
Polish jazz musician (born 1945)
Żądło; born 4 April 1945) is a Polish jazz musician (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, flute), composer, and university teacher. Żądło was born in Kraków
Leszek_Żądło
1959 studio album by Billy Strayhorn
Cue for Saxophone is an album by pianist and composer Billy Strayhorn's Septet comprising members of the Duke Ellington Orchestra recorded in 1959 and
Cue_for_Saxophone
American singer-songwriter
youth, he studied guitar and oboe, before teaching himself to play the saxophone as a teen. In 1973, while attending college at SUNY Buffalo, Salant joined
Norman_Salant
American jazz saxophonist (1935–1990)
free jazz musician, known for his frantic style of playing the tenor saxophone. Critics often compare his music to that of Albert Ayler, although Wright
Frank_Wright_(jazz_musician)
American musical artist (born 1955)
multi-instrumentalist, composer, and vocalist. He is primarily known for his saxophone work supporting Tina Turner in the 1980s and '90s, as well as for his
Tim_Cappello
American saxophonist ensemble
The Nuclear Whales Saxophone Orchestra were a group of six American saxophonists who played as a saxophone ensemble in recordings and live performance
Nuclear Whales Saxophone Orchestra
Nuclear_Whales_Saxophone_Orchestra
American saxophonist (1907–2001)
figure in the development of the 20th century repertoire for the classical saxophone. Sigurd Raschèr was born in Elberfeld, Germany (now part of Wuppertal)
Sigurd_Raschèr
1986 studio album by World Saxophone Quartet
Plays Duke Ellington is an album by the jazz group the World Saxophone Quartet, released in 1986. The album marked a departure for the quartet, as their
World Saxophone Quartet: Plays Duke Ellington
World_Saxophone_Quartet:_Plays_Duke_Ellington
1961 studio album by The Sonny Stitt Quartet
Saxophone Supremacy is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt recorded in 1959 and released on the Verve label. Ken Dryden for AllMusic stated, "Sonny Stitt
Saxophone_Supremacy
2004 studio album by World Saxophone Quartet
Experience is an album by the jazz group the World Saxophone Quartet, released by the Canadian Justin Time label. The album features performances by Hamiet
Experience (World Saxophone Quartet album)
Experience_(World_Saxophone_Quartet_album)
Concertante work by Heitor Villa-Lobos
Fantasia for saxophone, three horns, and strings, W. 490, is a concertante work in three movements by the Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos, written
Fantasia for saxophone, three horns, and strings
Fantasia_for_saxophone,_three_horns,_and_strings
American jazz musician (born 1998)
composer and saxophonist based in Chicago and Brooklyn. He started playing saxophone at age 11. Until 2024, he performed with his band The Chosen Few. He was
Isaiah_Collier_(musician)
American jazz saxophonist (1920–1955)
altered chords, and chord substitutions. Parker primarily played the alto saxophone. Parker was an icon for the hipster subculture and later the Beat Generation
Charlie_Parker
Canadian music ensemble
The Gerald Danovitch Saxophone Quartet (GDSQ) was a Canadian music ensemble formed in 1968. It was founded in Montreal by McGill University professor
Gerald Danovitch Saxophone Quartet
Gerald_Danovitch_Saxophone_Quartet
American jazz saxophonist (born 1965)
Woodland Hills, California. In 1986, he studied music, concentrating on saxophone at the California Institute of the Arts. He has worked often with Steve
Ravi_Coltrane
American saxophone player and composer
Emilio Castillo (born September 24, 1950) is an American saxophone player and composer, best known as the founder of the band Tower of Power. In 1965
Emilio_Castillo
German schlager instrumental group (founded 1993)
Captain Cook und seine singenden Saxophone (lit. 'Captain Cook and His Singing Saxophones') is a German schlager instrumental group founded in 1993. The
Captain Cook und seine singenden Saxophone
Captain_Cook_und_seine_singenden_Saxophone
1978 single by Gerry Rafferty
the top three in the UK, US and elsewhere. The song is known for its saxophone riff, written by Rafferty and performed by Raphael Ravenscroft. "Baker
Baker_Street_(song)
American saxophonist (1942–2011)
his father gave him an alto saxophone as a Christmas present and paid for music lessons. He later switched to tenor saxophone and played in a high school
Clarence_Clemons
American jazz musician (born 1933)
musician most commonly associated with the alto saxophone. He also sings and plays the tenor and baritone saxophone, saxello, clarinet, and oboe. Handy was born
John_Handy
American musician and composer (born 1954)
He plays primarily clarinet and tenor saxophone, though he occasionally also plays soprano and baritone saxophone. Wieselman was born in Los Angeles. He
Doug_Wieselman
English saxophonist and composer (born 1964)
composer (tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, keyboard and composition). He has been called "one of the most distinctive saxophone voices in
Steve_Williamson
American jazz and R&B saxophonist (born 1945)
American jazz and R&B saxophonist who plays soprano, alto, and tenor saxophones. He has worked with Charlie Haden's band Quartet West and toured with
Ernie_Watts
British musician, composer, and author (1954–2014)
British musician, composer and author. He is best known for playing the saxophone riff on Gerry Rafferty's 1978 song "Baker Street". Ravenscroft was born
Raphael_Ravenscroft
Museum in Houli, Taichung, Taiwan
Lien-cheng Saxophone Museum (traditional Chinese: 張連昌薩克斯風博物館; simplified Chinese: 张连昌萨克斯風博物馆; pinyin: Zhāng Liánchāng Sàkèsīfēng Bówùguǎn) is a saxophone museum
Chang Lien-cheng Saxophone Museum
Chang_Lien-cheng_Saxophone_Museum
American jazz musician (1937–2018)
an American jazz multi-instrumentalist who played the tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, bass clarinet, and flute. He is known for his work with Eric
Nathan_Davis_(saxophonist)
American jazz saxophonist (born 1958)
own bands, including Push and Soulgrass. Evans plays tenor and soprano saxophones. He has recorded over 27 solo albums and received two Grammy Award nominations
Bill_Evans_(saxophonist)
saxophonists are musicians who play various types of saxophones (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone etc.) in jazz and its associated subgenres
List_of_jazz_saxophonists
American jazz musician (1934–1996)
jazz musician, best known for playing tenor saxophone and for introducing the electrically amplified saxophone. He was also fluent on the electric piano
Eddie_Harris
1972 studio album by Anthony Braxton
Saxophone Improvisations Series F is a solo album by American saxophonist and composer Anthony Braxton, recorded in 1972 and originally released on the
Saxophone Improvisations Series F
Saxophone_Improvisations_Series_F
The 29th Street Saxophone Quartet was an American saxophone quartet. Established in 1982, the ensemble's members included alto saxophonists Bobby Watson
29th_Street_Saxophone_Quartet
Class of musical instruments
Saxophone Soprillo Sopranino saxophone Soprano saxophone Mezzo-soprano saxophone Alto saxophone Tenor saxophone C melody saxophone Baritone saxophone
Reed_aerophone
Canadian musician
arrangements for saxophone quartet, some of which have been recorded by ensembles like the Alliage Saxophone Quartet and the American Saxophone Quartet. He
Jacques_Larocque
British jazz saxophonist and flautist (1940–2000)
was a British jazz musician and composer. He played the tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone and flute and was known primarily as one of the leading UK jazz
Dick_Morrissey
American jazz saxophonist and composer (1930–2026)
career, Rollins recorded more than 60 albums as a leader. His 1956 album Saxophone Colossus was selected for preservation by the National Recording Registry
Sonny_Rollins
American jazz band, 1927–1934
Redman (clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, vocals), Todd Rhodes (piano, celeste), Prince Robinson (clarinet, tenor saxophone), Milton Senior (trombone)
McKinney's_Cotton_Pickers
21st-century composition by Jennifer Higdon
The Soprano Sax Concerto is a concerto for soprano saxophone and orchestra by the American composer Jennifer Higdon. The work was originally commissioned
Saxophone_Concerto_(Higdon)
American saxophone manufacturer
Theo Wanne (born 1967) is an American saxophone manufacturer and saxophone mouthpiece designer. Source: Theo Wanne was born in 1967 in California, US.
Theo_Wanne
American saxophone player (born 1953)
Sam "Sluggo" Phipps (born October 1, 1953) is an American saxophone player, best known for being a member of the new wave band Oingo Boingo. Sam Phipps
Sam_Phipps
American musician
touring keyboard and saxophone player for the punk rock band Green Day. Freese has performed on over 50 albums, mainly on saxophones and keyboards, including
Jason_Freese
1990 studio album by World Saxophone Quartet
Metamorphosis is an album by the jazz group the World Saxophone Quartet, released in 1990 on the Elektra/Nonesuch label and features performances by Hamiet
Metamorphosis (World Saxophone Quartet album)
Metamorphosis_(World_Saxophone_Quartet_album)
English jazz saxophonist (1945–2006)
an English jazz musician who performed on alto saxophone, saxello (a variant of the soprano saxophone) and occasionally keyboards. Part of the Canterbury
Elton_Dean
American jazz multi-instrumentalist (1935–1977)
Roland Kirk, was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist who played tenor saxophone, flute, and many other instruments. He was renowned for his onstage vitality;
Rahsaan_Roland_Kirk
1971 studio album by Anthony Braxton
Records in 1971. Braxton performs the pieces on this album entirely on alto saxophone, with no additional musicians or overdubbing. Although other jazz musicians
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