Saxophrass1968
02-22-2004, 01:07 PM
Hey there, I'm a new member here, playing saxophonesince i was 12. I'm 35 now. I have been mostly a tenor and a baritone player playing in jazz and big bands. I fell in love with the big band sound at the age of 12. In fact my biggest influence to play tenor came from Tex Beneke. I took time off drom the sax a couple of years ago to study the drums, but my horn still comes out of its case and it is about time to start taking lessons with it again. Why throw away something I have been doing for so long. As far as favorite horn players go, i already mentionded Tex, I will always have a soft spot for him. Other favorites include Joe Henderson, Coleman Hawkins, Bud Freeman, Sonny Rollins, Archie Shepp, Paul Desmond and, of course, who cannot like Coltrain? Just wanted to take this opportunity to say hi to all.