Rudy Wiedoeft’s Saxophobia
Rudy Wiedoeft was one of America’s earliest saxophone virtuosos. His rise to fame began in the 1910s, when the saxophone was still in its infancy …
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The 2010 Mummers Parade
As a bass saxophone player, I have long had a fascination with string bands. Therefore, the Philadelphia New Year’s Day tradition of the Mummers Parade …
You Know You’re A Redneck Saxophone Player When…
I first saw this photo a few weeks ago, and found it so whimsical that it made me laugh. There is just something so quirky about …
Ever Wondered What A Slide Saxophone Sounds Like?
Well I did. Then I happened to come across this video on YouTube that satisfied my curiosity. I must admit, it was not at all …
A Very Rare Vintage W. Stowasser’s Söhne Verona Contrabass Saxophone
This past summer I wrote about an Italian-made W. Stowasser’s Söhne bass saxophone, that one of my readers had an opportunity to buy. Some of the …
