Glover fought to build a life in music. From Portland, Ore., to New York City, her story traces resilience, creativity and the strength she found through sincerity.

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by The composer and saxophonist Yasuaki Shimizu is at home in free jazz, classical and art pop. Finally touring North America, he’s going big by staying ...

The harmonics of the saxophone concentrate around similar frequencies as the human voice. When you play it, the shape and size of your mouth and throat contribute to the resulting tone. The jazz great ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. From the dulcet tones of Kenny G to the infectious hook to ...

Ralph Lalama has absorbed the great legacy of the masters while carving his own name on the jazz tree. His distinguished career has seen him play with many jazz greats. The Pennsylvania-born, New York ...

The saxophone, also known as the “king of jazz”, is an instrument that has certainly revolutionized the world of music, even if, at first, it did not receive as much credit as it should have. The ...

Not sure if this is a bug or a common issue for playback with the tenor saxophone library but I want to make sure the problem is known. But On the last bar with the quarter note tied to the whole note ...

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Capable of far more than a slightly sleazy solo (though to be honest that’s part of the appeal) the presence of this golden-hued instrument has elevated hundreds of songs into straight-up super hits.

The album showcases 45 minutes from Coleman's '71 sets at Baltimore's Famous Ballroom, where the atmosphere was typically lively and the jazz legend was elegant and full of fire. This is FRESH AIR.

How to choose a ligature so that you won’t be disappointed by your choice? Well, if you are a beginner, you should opt for a simple ligature, which does nothing but hold your mouthpiece. It may sound ...

The saxophone is a world-famous woodwind instrument developed by Adolphe Sax in the 1840s. Among its different kinds, the Alto sax is one of the most commonly used and it is a medium size instrument.