Tag: jazz history

Celebrating Jazz: How the Saxophone Became a Jazz Staple

Credit: Jeremiah True, St. Louis Music, P. Mauriat Brand Manager Jazz is widely considered by many to be the most diverse form of music on planet earth. From 19th century “Delta Style” blues to Traditional New Orleans “riverboat jazz,” from Coltrane to Kenny G, solo piano to modern jazz orchestra, Chick Corea’s Elektric Band to […]

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Important Jazz Saxophone Players

Important Jazz Saxophone Players Through History

When Adolphe Sax invented the saxophone in 1841, he couldn’t possibly have imagined how popular the instrument would become. The saxophone is regarded by many as being the backbone of jazz. Its players are some of the most talented in history, and their music will live on for centuries. There have been countless saxophonists throughout […]

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