George Gershwin called one of his early classic songs, first created by Fred and Adele Astaire, “Fascinating Rhythm”. It was ...

Dease started out as an alto saxophonist in middle school. Sometime later, he wanted to switch to the baritone sax ... originals that range from achingly beautiful tunes to those possessing an ...

This label’s 86-year run has been one of the most storied in jazz — and it’s still going. Hear tracks by Wayne Shorter, Sonny ...

It’s a leisurely, jazz-chorded ballad ... over sustained strings and a rustling rhythm section, and Allen’s alto saxophone solo scurries down polytonal paths, still frisky.

Her ensemble included her equally accomplished sister, Christine Jensen, on alto and soprano saxophones ... range of others (McCoy Tyner and Vernon Reid among them). Tightened by trimming ...

The breathtaking music of Alice Coltrane has the power to stop listeners in their tracks and guide them to another realm of ...

Reviewed by Cameron Woodhead JAZZ NoSax ... between clarinet, alto sax and soprano sax, while Stella switched between clarinet (with a custom-built extension to expand its range) and bass clarinet.

From Culver City, California, Davis – given the name Lockjaw because his saxophone seemed almost glued to his mouth during his ultra-long solos – could play in a range of styles, though his ...

Resembling a smaller version of the guitarrón, the vihuela allows the mariachi's string section to achieve a higher range ... y Serpiente who plays the alto saxophone, appreciates the instrument ...

Veterans Konitz (alto sax ... range from haunting ballads (“Autumn Leaves”) to swinging uptempo numbers (“Love For Sale”). Somethin’ Else is an inspired collection of modern jazz ...

Making his debut for the ECM label, soprano saxophonist Yuval Cohen brings a new and fresh style on “Winer Poems”, offering ...

“This was made by a Brazilian maker called Mestre Gama who I met via Carlos Malta, who used to play flute and saxophone ... the more dynamic range of Afrofuturist jazz. Perceive Its Beauty ...