A Closer Look At Jazz Saxophone Legend Paul Desmond

Paul Desmond was a jazz alto saxophonist and composer, best known for the work he did in the Dave Brubeck Quartet and for penning that group’s greatest hit, Take Five. Known to have possessed an idiosyncratic wit, he was one of the most popular musicians to come out of the West Coast’s “cool jazz” scene.

Early [...]

Jack Prybylski Declared Best Saxophonist Of The Year Again: Buffalo Music Awards honors him for the 10th time

At the 2008 Buffalo Music Awards, Jack Prybylski was declared the Saxophonist of the Year for the tenth time (four years consecutively from 2004-2008). “It’s flattering and rewarding to be recognized by peers and fans. I appreciate that people continue to find enjoyment in my musical craft,” said Prybylski.
In 2006, Prybylski released one [...]

Phil Woods: A saxophonist of our time

Mr. Phil Woods is one of the greatest American jazz bebop saxophonists to grace the stage. Known as the “New Bird” – nickname in reference to Charlie Parker, Woods has been a huge name in jazz from the 1950s until present. His best known albums are More Live, Rights of Swing, & At [...]

Orange County Performing Arts Center Welcomes Saxophonist Branford Marsalis: The event for the evening is entitled “Marsalis Brasilianos”

Event:
Marsalis Brasilianos
Featuring Soloist Branford Marsalis
Sat, Oct. 11th (8:00pm)
Orange County Performing Arts Center
Renee & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Join the Orange County Performing Arts Center Saturday, October 11th, as they welcome saxophonist Branford Marsalis in an event entitled Marsalis Brasilianos. Long known as one of the giants of the Jazz [...]