Invented in the early 1840s, the saxophone was a relative latecomer to music—and to jazz. But starting in the mid-1920s, with the rise of the big bands, the instrument slowly but steadily evolved from ...

IU conductor and professor Natalie Boeyink’s jazz ensemble will perform at the Musical Arts Center at 8 p.m. Nov. 20. The ...

Since the 1840s, when the saxophone was invented by Adolphe Sax, the wind instrument named after him has become a key component of jazz groups ranging from big bands to small combos. It was also a ...

VAIL – Few people are better known anywhere for making a jazz tune sizzle and swing than saxophonist Branford Marsalis. But less recognized is his ability to groove to a classical vibe. The former ...

Jazz, blues, classical, funk, pop, soul, bossa nova, gospel, rock, Afrobeat, disco and country. These are just some of the styles of music that tenor saxophone great Houston Person has performed in ...

Of the 14 saxophones, from tenor to contrabass, Brad Hubbard gravitated to the baritone. “It’s my voice and just a different animal for me,” he says. The instrument facilitates honking — the twisted ...

A true giant of jazz, vibraphonist Milt Jackson (January 1, 1923 – October 9, 1999) had a prolific and influential career that began when he was discovered by bebop trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie in 1945.

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - Platinum-selling sax-man, humanitarian and six-time Grammy nominee Dave Koz talks with Scott Goldman about his new album Hello Tomorrow at the Grammy Museum at 8 p.m. Jazzman ...

You might be surprised to find out just how often the saxophone is used in classic rock. Not just relegated to jazz or big band music, there are sax players who roll and growl, swoop and dive on their ...