Exactly What Is A Vintage Saxophone?
A thread on SOTW got me thinking about a term that is bandied about so much, that it has basically become meaningless. The term vintage …
American Saxophones
Looking For An Olds Super Alto?
There is an interesting vintage saxophone on eBay today. This Olds Super alto, that was found in a barn, is, IMO anyway, an example of …
Another Saxophone Hater From the 1920s
I have noted in the past, some articles from the early 20th century that were critical of saxophones and saxophone players. (They were, of course, …
My, What A Big-Ass Saxophone You Have There
Most people reading this article, have come across at least one photo in the past of a really big-ass saxophone. No, I’m not talking a …
From Musical Pariah To Jazz Icon: The Saxophone’s Fall & Rise
The instrument that we play is one of the most popular in the world. Saxophones are the epitome of cool, and have come to symbolize …