Compare/contrast 5 Orsi bass saxophones
Updated: I wrote an updated version of this article in December 2020 where I compare 7 Orsi bass saxophones. At this point I am keeping …
Being a good saxophone caretaker
The concept of being a saxophone caretaker isn’t really outlandish at all Any well-made professional—or even a good, student model saxophone from the early to …
Sax-shaped Metal Tobacco & Pot Pipes… Huh?
Over the years I have written numerous articles illustrating how the saxophone’s iconic image is used in everything from advertising to high art. Well today’s …
Olds Super + an Original Tenor by Claude Lakey
Well my Olds Super has a new mouthpiece that allows me to not only play in tune over the horn’s entire range, but allows me …
Artsy, saxy, sexy C mel pic
A few weeks ago a SOTW Facebook discussion degenerated into middle school-level conversation, after someone posted the following vintage photo. Now let me state upfront …
