Hank Mobley was a highly influential tenor saxophonist, revered for his smooth, unpretentious playing style and rich, bluesy tone. Often referred to as the "middleweight champion of the tenor saxophone," Mobley combined elements of hard bop, soul-jazz, and swing into his highly e...
The group's main members over the years included brothers Robert Bell on bass and Ronald Bell on tenor saxophone, lead vocalist James "J.T." Taylor, George Brown on drums, Larry Gittens on trumpet, Dennis Thomas on alto saxophone, Claydes Charles Smith on guitar, M...
Built on a loping bass line that was lifted by rock group Steely Dan for the intro of their 1974 tune “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number,” this classic jazz song by pianistHorace Silverwas recorded ten years earlier and features a tremendous tenor saxophone solo fromJoe Henderson. Song For M...
Michael Caine had already proved himself as a rising screen actor, first withZulu(1963), thenThe IpcressFile (1965), but his appearance as the eponymous happy-go-lucky cockney Casanova in Lewis Gilbert’sAlfiecemented his movie-star status. American tenor saxophone giant Sonny Rollins wrote and...
“Scratch” Perry: the Upsetters were his studio band. “Django,” which started as a rewrite of a Fats Domino single and was named after a spaghetti Western, served as a bouncing transfer station from ska (Val Bennett’s tenor saxophone solo) to reggae (its irresistible bass and drums)...
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It’s a recalibration that gives Leave Another Day its singular sound: Behind the rhythmic picks and strums, everything else is smeared in long streaks—saxophones, synths, solos, a black melancholy that so cellularly real you’ll wonder if our moods are indeed governed by the bodily humors...
We’ve already shared some in-depth round ups of the besttenor saxophones&alto saxophones for beginners, but in this guide we’re going to look at some of the more advanced instruments for playing jazz on, as well as accessories and gear which can upgrade the sound. ...
Violin, saxophones (alto/tenor/baritone), and drums, the latter two a long-running Chicago duo, Rempis one of the most consistent free jazz players around. 14. Jason Moran: From the Dancehall to the Battlefield (Yes) "A meditation on the life and legacy of James Reese Europe" (1881-...
The Tenor Saxophone is beautiful musical instrument that is beloved by different musicians around the world. With its artistic look and smooth sound, the tenor Saxophone is also an appealing choice to many aspiring and seasoned woodwind instrumentalists. Learn to play Piano like a pro And because...