Almost no other instrument seems so synonymous with jazz as the sax. Listen to some classic alto playing from Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Stitt and more greats.

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Lately, I have been listening to jazz music more than any other genre both at home and in the store. Most of it is jazz, bop and hard bop from the 1940s through the 1960s. It is the cool jazz, the hot ...

Not sure which jazz tunes to start with? In this video, I break down 25 essential jazz standards—curated specifically for beginners. These songs will help you build a solid repertoire, develop your ...

Pharoah Sanders’ 1977 release Izipho Zam (My Gifts) on the Strata-East label is a fascinating listen. Widely regarded as a landmark in the evolution of free jazz, it continues to grow on me—and that, ...

Sarah Hanahan is a young alto saxophonist who has always been sure of her connection to the instrument. "I remember playing it for the first time," she says. "I never squeaked and squawked on it. I ...