He adds, “almost every [one] of the 128 notes per octave has its own fingering.” Pretty impressive stuff, if you ask us. Philipp plays a Selmer Super Balanced Action alto saxophone from 1951. For more ...

Five notes on a saxophone changed Alto Reed's life. It just so happened the notes became among the most iconic in all of rock and roll, launched his long career with "Bob Seger and the Silver ...

He actually envisioned a saxophone section in the orchestra.” In fact, there are six members of the saxophone family, though orchestral music is written primarily for soprano, alto and tenor.

A player of impeccable technique and a mainstay of the Blue Note label, he recorded constantly as both a leader and a sideman beginning in 1952. By Barry Singer Lou Donaldson, an alto saxophonist ...

Great saxophone players do more than just hit the right notes on their instrument, researchers say. They can also tune their own vocal tract to match. Musicians have long known that professional ...

Claire took up the alto saxophone at age 12. Her fate was sealed shortly afterward, when her father took her to hear the Buddy Rich Orchestra at the Westchester County Center in White Plains.

Opening with a relaxed drum solo by Damon, Rempis enters quietly, blowing pillowy alto saxophone notes that invite Dorji to join with his single picked notes. The cautious nature of the opener gives ...

I played alto and tenor saxophone regularly for about 10 years, from fourth grade through marching band and orchestra in my final year of high school.

Great saxophone players do more than just hit the right notes on their instrument, they can also tune their own vocal tract to match, researchers say.