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 ...

Almost no other instrument seems so synonymous with jazz as the sax. Listen to some classic alto playing from Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Stitt and more greats.

Saxophone virtuoso Roderick "Rev" Paulin and his players — often billed as Rev & the Congregation — will bring their spirit ...

Famed Chicago tenor saxophonist Earle Lavon “Von” Freeman, once told Tony Sarabia that he was never meant to be a teacher. Saxophonist Frank Catalano and percussionist Kahil El’Zabar strongly disagree ...

Tenor saxophonist Sophie Faught is shown at a past performance. Tenor saxophonist Sophie Faught gets compliments on her jazz sounds, some of it original. And Faught gets compliments on her clothing, ...

Audiences will get to hear two stories – one haunting, one playful – told over a jazz melody at the New Mexico Highlands ...

Glover fought to build a life in music. From Portland, Ore., to New York City, her story traces resilience, creativity and ...

Teddy Edwards, the bebop-era tenor saxophonist considered one of the crown jewels of Los Angeles’ Central Avenue jazz scene of the 1940s, died Sunday in Los Angeles after a long bout with prostate ...

Learn about well-known alto saxophone players. See how their music, style, and talent made them stand out around the world.

When tenor saxophonist Mark Colby decided he wanted to be a professional jazz artist, he didn’t think of teaching. He just wanted to be in front of thousands of people playing his favorite music — and ...

Bobby “Lips” Levine, 74, of Palmer Township, formerly of Washington, N.J., died Sunday Sept. 7. He was the husband of Miriam J. (Katz) Levine. They were married 44 years last November. He and his ...