jazz alto

Hi. I’m re-learning the sax after a break of nearly 30 years. I’m playing a lovely Buescher True Tone and have been struggling to find the right mouthpiece for me. I recently ordered a V5 jazz a45 mouthpiece as I’d tried one in a shop and really liked it pre-Covid. My issue is I think I must...

For the past seven years, I have only been studying Classical music mainly on Alto. I recently completed my rounds of College auditions, where I auditioned with the Glazunov Saxophone Concerto if that gives you an idea of my playing ability. I decided to do a 180 and study jazz at the College of...

Hey my name is Hayden, i'm in high school and i just recently moved up to the 1st jazz band. I'm on track to be lead alto next year, but my tone is still leaning towards the classical sound; it's clear and focused and doesn't really sound appropriate leading a jazz group. I was wondering if...

Hi, I am going ligature shopping and am considering a Silverstein Ligature to pair with my Meyer 5. From the people who own one in this forum, what do you think about it? Is it worth the premium? Also, how bright are these ligs? I'm looking for a slightly brighter sound, and I just want to...

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Hi, I have been playing sax for 3 years. I think now is a good time for me to upgrade my setup. I will be purchasing new sax, and would like new gear to match it. The sax I will likely get is a YANY A901. In the mpc setup, I would like a dark sound, a bit darker, but just as jazzy as Eric...

So I have been listening to the California Allstate Jazz bands and I came across this guy on alto from a while back. The song is called Michelangelo By Fred Sturm and the solo section is just the C# Phrygian (for Eb) on loop. This guy has some really interesting ideas and likes to play outside...

I am a sophomore high school student and am in the steps of purchasing my own, new, professional alto saxophone. I have spent hours on countless websites (i.e. WWBW, this website :bluewink2: , saxforte.com, etc) and I am becoming increasingly interested in the Rampone and Cazzani altos...

Just wanted everyone in New York City know that I'll be performing with my Quartet this Friday, April 9th at the Jazz Gallery.. Hope to see some of you there! The Jaleel Shaw Quartet featuring Jaleel Shaw on Alto Saxophone, Lawrence Fields on Piano, Ben Street on Bass and Johnathan Blake on...