How A Sax Player Provided Inspiration For One Of Music’s Most Enduring Icons
Sir Elton John, the British singer-songwriter, composer, and pianist, has been performing professionally since the mid 1960s.¹ In an industry known for its 1 hit or …
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The Powell Silver Eagle Saxophone
On September 23, 2010, Steven Wasser, the owner of Powell Flutes¹, announced that the company was going to be unveiling a new, Blessing Saxophone². It didn’t take …
Ernie Watts’ Thoughts On Doubling
Photography by: William Claxton Source: ErnieWatts.com I happened to come across an interesting quote by legendary saxophonist, and two-time Grammy winner, Ernie Watts. This quote …
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Fitz and The Tantrums: Yes, Occasionally A Sax Player Can Hit It Lucky And Find Steady Work
When I first heard this band, I thought I was listening to a digitally remastered classic. It wasn’t until I saw the band on a …
Little Richard’s Horn Section
As so often seems to happen, this morning what I find myself writing about is very different than the idea I started out with. This …
