Saxophonist, composer and author Walt Weiskopf began his New York career performing with the Buddy Rich Big Band in 1981 at the age of 21.  Since then, he has made an impressive mark as both a leader and sideman with over 20 critically acclaimed CDs and countless sideman credits, including performing and recording with Frank […]

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Ep 118 – Walt Weiskopf; How to use theory for improvisation

This episode is super special because I have not just 1, but 2 guests with me. My first guest is Stefano Bedetti, the Italian saxophone phenom.  (In the beginning of this episode, you heard an excerpt of him playing Shiny Stocking.) Stefano is a self-taught musician who began to play tenor saxophone at the age […]

Ep 117 – Stefano Bedetti & Gary Sugal

Mention the Beets name pretty much anywhere in the world, and any jazz enthusiast in the room will know what you’re talking about: quality, and a strong brand of bop and swing.  And swing… that’s one thing tenor saxophonist, Alexander ‘The Hurricane’ Beets brings each year to the Amersfoort World Jazz Festival and every festival […]

Ep 116 – Alexander Beets; Big Sounds Inspired By The Legends

One of the most decorated saxophonists of her generation, Nicki Roman, has won prizes at prestigious competitions such as the North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA) Solo Competition, Music Teachers National Association Young Artist Solo Competition, William C. Byrd International Competition, Fischoff, and the Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship.  Her latest album, Unquiet Waters, features expressive […]

Ep 115 -Nicki Roman; Pushing saxophone boundaries with innovative composers

Chances are, you’ve heard the sound of Tia Fuller before. If you saw the blockbuster Pixar film, Soul, Fuller served as the sound behind the music of animated character “Dorothea Williams,” the sassy saxophonist (voiced by Angela Bassett). If you’ve caught any of Beyonce’s tours, Tia was part of an all-star All-Female Band, that also […]

Ep 114 – Tia Fuller; Touring with Beyonce & playing with Soul

Ramon Manas, Founder of Odisei Music, and Creator of the Travel Sax wanted to find a way to practice his saxophone more. His time was limited and his living situation didn’t allow him the freedom to practice whenever he wanted. Because of that, he was starting to get self-conscious about playing at all. Having an […]

Ep 113 – Travel Sax 2-Ramon Manas; Reinventing electronic saxophones

Billboard charting saxophonist, Chris Godber has become a highly sought after performer in both the Smooth Jazz & Gospel Jazz realms.  His 2015 album “Starting Over”launched him into the Smooth Jazz spotlight with the chart topping hits Rain and Chill.  HIs goal when he performs is not to just entertain, but to inspire. At an […]

Ep 112 – Chris Godber; Using faith & inspiration to achieve his dreams

In Part 2 of my interview with Steven Banks, we talked about: Tips and recommendations of pieces for Classical saxophonists What made him decide to go the classical route instead of jazz Steven talks about his equipment in detail, and the research he’s done A key question to ask when thinking about your set up […]

Ep 111 – Steven Banks; Perfecting your saxophone sound

Saxophonist, Composer, Educator, Advocate, Steven Banks is an Assistant Professor of Saxophone at Ithaca College in NY. He is the first saxophonist to earn a place on the Young Concert Artists roster in its 59-year history, capturing First Prize at the 2019 Young Concert Artists International Auditions. He has won numerous other awards, including Korean […]

Ep 110 – Steven Banks; First Saxophonist to Win 1st Place in the YCA Competition

Matthew Steckler (aka Matty Stecks) performs and composes in several musical settings internationally. Primarily a saxophonist/woodwind specialist, he also performs on vocals, keyboards, percussion and electronic media, bringing a dynamic, holistic approach to the live musical experience.  As an artist, Matthew has appeared at prominent festivals and concert series, and has received commissions from Chamber...

Ep 109 – Matty Steckler, Best CD Lists in Downbeat & Jazz Times

Jennifer Price, creator of Vigilante Mouthpieces,  attended Berklee College of Music where she was a flute major. After graduating, she left Boston for NYC, where she worked on 48th Street in the music district by day as a woodwind buyer for various shops and played all sorts of jazz and classical gigs nights and weekends. ...

Ep 108 – Jennifer Price, Creator of Vigilante Mouthpieces

Today’s episode is going to give you some insight into one of the best resources for saxophone players at any level. Harri Rautiainen is the original Founder of the Sax on the Web Forum, a website created over 20 years ago that not only has a vibrant Discussion Forum on a wide range of topics,...

Ep 107 – Harri Rautiainen; Founder of Sax on the Web

To celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month, we are really excited to present New York-based saxophonist and composer Sam Newsome. Sam often works in the medium of solo saxophone, an approach for which he received a five-star review in Downbeat magazine & gained world-wide critical acclaim with his 2009 recording, Blue Soliloquy: Solo Works for Soprano Saxophone. ...

Ep 106- Sam Newsome; A visual saxophone artist who paints with notes

To celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month, we are really excited to present Jaleel Shaw, who has been a long standing member of the Roy Haynes Quartet, the Mingus Big Band and recently joined Tom Harrell’s Color of a Dream band.  A bandleader in his own right, Jaleel’s solo recordings have been met with rave reviews from...

Ep 105 – Jaleel Shaw; An influential saxophonist for this generation

Shelley Jagow (PhD.), Professor of Music at Wright State University (Dayton, OH), is Director of Bands conducting both the Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony, and teaches conducting at the undergraduate and graduate level.    She is a Vandoren Artist-Clinician, as well as a music education clinician for Conn-Selmer and Meredith Music/GIA Music.    Shelley has...

Ep 104 – Shelley Jagow

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