Bandleader Woody Herman's Second Herd in the late 1940s featured a stunning saxophone section known as the Four Brothers. It featured tenormen Stan Getz, Zoot Sims and Herbie Steward, plus baritone ...

In the early 1840s, Belgian instrument maker and musician Adolphe Sax set out to create a new sound for orchestras and ...

Joshua Redman is one of the most versatile saxophonists working today, having come to prominence in the early 90s and working with everyone from Quincy Jones to the Rolling Stones. His newest album, ...

Saxophonist Nicole Glover possesses a singular voice on her instrument, and has emerged as one of the most exciting musicians of her generation. Her sound is marked by clarity, strength and sincerity.

Shorter, who died March 2, was inspired by film and literature, as much as by sounds. One of the great musical minds of our time, he had a profound influence on the course of jazz. GROSS: Jazz ...

photo - A celebrated saxophonist Joie Taylor has backed jazz stars like Delfayo Marsalis, Javon Jackson and Larry Coryell at Maui Jazz & Blues Festival shows. Courtesy photo Performing at the Maui ...

Those crazy hazy lazy days of summer got us in their thrall and scheduling has been tough, so please enjoy this flashback to episode 81: Mike and Pat discuss "Walk on ...

John Gunther teaches our jazz saxophone majors, including BM, MM and DMA students. At all levels, Gunther works with his students to develop and maintain a solid foundation in the physical aspects of ...

*Grammy-nominated saxophonist Tia Fuller is more than a talented composer, bandleader and educator. She is a visionary – a musical griot keeping the tradition of women in jazz alive, and her latest ...

When you think of classic rock songs, a few instruments immediately come to mind. Heavy bass, walloping drums, shrieking guitars, and vocalists who sing like lightning bolts from the top of a giant ...

Arizona saxophonist J. White plays a classic Christmas tune with a smooth jazz vibe on "Playlist 48" J. White is an Arizona-based saxophonist known for his smooth and soulful sound. With an enchanting ...