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With its lissom Charlie Parker-influenced inflections, McLean’s sinuous alto saxophone style caught the ear of Miles Davis in 1951, and the trumpet legend included the then-16-year-old saxophonist on his Dig! LP. From 1955, McLean started recording under his own name, impressing as a young exponent of hard bop. As the 50s led into the 60s, McLean began to expand his expressive palette and musical horizons by venturing into more exploratory, avant-garde territory. His legacy remains one of the most important among the world’s best jazz saxophonists. 12: Johnny Hodges (1907-1970)

With his breathy, intimate tone, New Jersey native Quebec is mainly remembered as a seductive ballad player whose career started in the 40s. He spent a long time playing with Cab Calloway and also cut sides with Ella Fitzgerald and Coleman Hawkins before joining Blue Note in 1959, where he recorded some fine albums before his premature death from lung cancer, aged 44. 29: Lou Donaldson (born 1926) These are terms I made up, not “official” as blues players tend to often just do things intuitively rather than following rules. Stohrer, Matthew. "Repairman's Overview: Vibrato Plastic Saxophone – YouTube". youtube.com. Archived from the original on 2021-10-30 . Retrieved 2019-03-28. His heavily syncopated and rhythmic music made him extremely commercially viable, as well as his ability to move with the times; appearing in films and musicals, introducing the electric guitar to his music in the mid-1940s, as well as pioneering the use of the electronic organ. Arriving in the world as William Huddleston, Lateef pioneered the incorporation of musical elements from other cultures into his music. He was particularly fond of Eastern music and, as well as playing tenor saxophone, which he played in a hard bop style, he was a fluent flautist and oboist. 38: Harold Land (1928-2001)Growing up in New York in a musically rich environment, I learned an appreciation for all music”, Ray says. “Through music I am able to help people experience wonderful moments… I love what I do, whether performing, composing or just listening ...music is wonderful. I want to bring people together to share and gain an understanding of the music and one another”. The Custom Z series saxophones were always very well known for their easy, expressive playing, flow, and great intonation. They have been a ‘go-to’ of the working musician for years thanks to their highly professional build, design, and sound and also their robust construction, meaning they can easily handle the wear and tear and rigors of constant performance. Roy Benson are well known for their high quality, German engineered saxophones. They have been releasing fantastic horns for over 15 years now and their products are famous for their great craftsmanship and affordable price tags. Marcel Mule established study of the saxophone as a classical instrument at the Conservatoire de Paris from the 1940s. Larry Teal did the same in the United States at the University of Michigan a decade later. A number of other American institutions have since become recognized homes for the study of classical saxophone. They include Northwestern University, Indiana University, and the Eastman School of Music. [22] Usage A US Seventh Fleet Band sailor with a tenor saxophone in Hong Kong In military bands Howard, Stephen. "Workbench review, Keilwerth SX90 straight alto saxophone". shwoodwind.co.uk . Retrieved 8 April 2019.

Cecilio is the epitome of value for money. They have incredibly high standards when it comes to quality. Their company was founded on the principle that every musician should be able to afford a great instrument. Their high standards mixed with this brilliant company ethos means they are an organization synonymous with value for money.Before Austin branched out into a full solo career, he played with Roy Eldridge (1949), and later with Cootie Williams (1951-52), as well as Tiny Bradshaw (1952-54). Buying an Alto Saxophone can be a complicated endeavor, particularly if doing so for the first time. Many young students of the sax fall into this category and can often become confused and overwhelmed with information, especially if they have parents who do not know the horn either. Want to start smaller? Try a new harmonica to get the windpipes going!