Saxophone Solos, Trumpet Wars, Clichéd Endings article by Mr. P.C., published on October 5, 2021 at All About Jazz. Find more Mr. P.C.'s Guide to Jazz Etiquette and Bandstand Decorum articles ...

This vocalist flawlessly SINGS the most difficult jazz saxophone solo of all-time John Coltrane's quick-fire notes over the rapidly changing chords of his composition 'Giant Steps' is an astonishing ...

Saxophone solos aren't just for jazz. These are my favorites in rock ’n’ roll Rock Cesario Special to the Sentinel May 22, 2020 Updated Jun 26, 2021 ...

From ‘Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants’ to living in one’s inescapable shadow, wherever Noel Gallagher goes, he’s stalked by the same question: when’s the Oasis reunion? On his 2011 ...

But if jazz musicians are one thing, it's prolific. Here, then, are the 14 iconic jazz solos that tell the history of jazz — and the last American century. 1. "West End Blues" by Louis Armstrong ...

He seems to want to make a new and distinctive statement in solo instrumental music and particularly on the saxophone. Howard's saxophone work sounds a bit similar in style and texture to Jorrit ...

Phil Woods, a leading alto saxophonist in mainstream jazz for more than 60 years whose piercing solos could also be heard on hit records by Billy Joel and Paul Simon, has died. He was 83. Woods ...

Bandleader Illinois Jacquet was recognized as the king of the tenor saxophone. During his long career, Jacquet played with everyone from Basie to Lionel Hampton and gained notoriety for his wild ...

For 36 years, Saturday Night Live has provided sanctuary to a species of musical wildlife that today sits on the endangered list: the saxophone solo. In 1975, jazz whiz David Sanborn’s note ...