Charlie Mariano & Dieter Ilg: Due
Dieter Ilg, a German double bass player, recorded this beautiful album with alto saxophonist Charlie Mariano in 2005. Mariano was a saxophonist (mainly alto sax) who had an interesting career …
Auckland Saxophone Ensemble: Christmas Concert
I was so excited when I got invited to join the Auckland Saxophone Ensemble last year! It’s such a fantastic group of classical saxophone players, and they started playing together …
UniBand: The University Of Auckland Concert Band
When I first arrived in New Zealand, I was looking for a musical group to join, and I chose the University of Auckland Concert Band, also known as UniBand. This …
Berlin Saxophone Quartet: J.S. Bach – Die Kunst Der Fugue, BWV 1080
After a student asked how to tell the difference between the alto and tenor saxophones, I thought I’d suggest this album by the Berlin Saxophone Quartet. It’s a lovely recording …
Which saxophone should you start with: soprano, alto, tenor or baritone?
When people want to start studying, they often ask me which saxophone is the best one to choose. I usually recommend the alto, but I understand that sometimes people have …
Lester Young: Blue Lester
I would like for you to listen to the album ‘Blue Lester’ by the fantastic jazz great Lester Young (‘The Pres’, a nickname given to him by his dear friend …