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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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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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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Intonation and your ideal sound
One of the most satisfying musical experiences is listening back to a recording of yourself and hearing your tone and improvisation match up to...
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PLAYER PROFILE: Andy Ross
Andy Ross is the saxophone player for UK funk pioneers Incognito. In this player profile, Andy talks about how he got started in the...
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Developing Hand – Ear Coordination: How to play saxophone by ear
Do you want your improvised solos to soar and delight your audiences? The first and most important step to achieve this is to develop...
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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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Johnny Griffin solo transcription: “Mill Dew”
Grab this classic sax solo transcription In the April 2016 issue of Saxophone Life, we featured a transcription of Johnny Griffin's burning solo on...
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