Are Music Exams Worth It?
Many of us will have breathed a sigh of relief when we left formal education and waved goodbye to exams. But is there any...
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Overtones on “Delta City Blues” by Michael Brecker
Michael Brecker’s introduction to the track “Delta City Blues” is possibly one of the most awe inspiring examples of overtones on sax, but...
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Syzygy Saxophone Quartet Review
Andy Scott, saxophone lecturer at the Royal Northern School of Music looks at the latest album from the Syzygy Saxophone Quartet. New album: Songs...
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Making Music on the Road
Need to make music on the go? Touring musician and studio expert Paul Fawcus runs through his ultimate travel setup. I suppose I just...
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Steve Cole Interview
Steve Cole has one of the most original voices on the smooth jazz scene but his journey to success is a little different to...
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ACT II: Ben Wendel and Evolving Virtuosity
Act II, a recent trio album by Ben Wendel, Harish Raghavan, and Nate Wood, hits high marks all around. The compositions are interesting and...
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Introducing Johnny Griffin
FACT FILE: Artist: Johnny Griffin Album: Introducing Johnny Griffin (1957) Label: Blue Note MUSICIANS: Tenor Sax: Johnny Griffin Piano: Wynton Kelly Bass: Curly Russell...
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Ear Training for Sax Players
It is a thrilling moment when a musician first experiences the freedom of playing without reliance on the printed score. To be able to...
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Artist Retrospective: Cannonball Adderley
Cannonball Adderley took the technical dexterity of Charlie Parker and mixed it with a sense of cool blues and funk. In the wake of...
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