The World of Sax

Whether you are an aspiring saxophonist, a seasoned professional or simply a music enthusiast, the World of Sax is designed for you.

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The World Saxophone Quartet broke new ground when Julius Hemphill, David Murray, Hamiet Bluiett and Oliver Lake founded the group. 🎷The sax became the orchestra, with rhythm, pulse, harmony and counterpoint. #sax #saxplayer #theworldofsax

[The World of Sax @FredHagerman]

Billy Harper 🎷New York City jazz icon 🎵Happy Birthday 🎉The Spiritual Voice of the City 🏙️🌇🌃 #sax #saxplayer #jazz

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Richard Elliot’s musical journey began with a sister’s record collection — jazz, soul, Motown, pop — and one rule: take care of the music.

He did. And the music has been taking care of him ever since. 🎷

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🎷Rolando Alphonso - Ska’s tenor sax architect #sax #ska #theworldofsax

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🎷Jimmy Heath - sax icon, 🎵Composer of Gingerbread Boy, CTA. NEA Jazz Master 🔎Learn more @ https://t.co/rDy3REpTEX

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🎷Alison Young:Toronto saxophonist and composer. Juno-nominated leader (So Here We Are, 2018). Over 40 sideman recordings. https://t.co/PIgkprQpvg

[The World of Sax @FredHagerman]

🎷Happy birthday to French sax master Baptiste Herbin! 🎵Bebop chops. Global feel. Future vision.

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🎷Hal “Cornbread” Singer: sax legend bridging jazz and R&B. 🎵Cornbread(1948) signature hit. ✈️ Ellington’s band to Paris stages. https://t.co/UOCrEehSZw

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🎷 Pharoah Sanders: spiritual jazz pioneer. 🎵Karma, Tauhid, Promises recordings define his arc. Member of #JohnColtrane ‘s inner circle; later explorer of ambient and orchestral fusion. https://t.co/PIgkprQpvg

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🎷 Sonny Criss – bebop brilliance with a blues heart

📀 Key albums: Jazz U.S.A., This Is Criss!, Criss Craft

📍 From Memphis roots to LA stages

🔗 https://t.co/rDy3REqruv
#SonnyCriss #JazzLegend

[The World of Sax @FredHagerman]

🎷 Oliver Lake: avant‑garde sax legend, composer, painter, poet
📀 Albums: Heavy Spirits, Virtual Reality (Total Escapism), Dedicated to Dolphy
🏆 Creator of Passin’ Thru • co‑founder of WSQ
🔗 https://t.co/rDy3REqruv
#OliverLake #JazzSax #AvantGarde

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🎷 Ayumi Koketsu: Japanese alto sax standout

📀 Albums: Rainbow Tales, Art, Trust

🎹 Trust = 12 years’ duo chemistry w/ Akane Matsumoto

Explore more: https://t.co/rDy3REqruv

#AyumiKoketsu #JazzSax

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🎷 Robert Finegan – rising star in classical sax from Ireland

🏆 RCM Jane Melber Winner • Flax Trust Awardee
📀 Projects: Modern View of Ancient Ireland • Paris Chapters

🔗 https://t.co/rDy3REqruv

#RobertFinegan #Saxophone

[The World of Sax @FredHagerman]

🎷 Jean‑Yves Fourmeau = Paris prodigy, orchestral sax soloist & quartet founder
📀 Top recordings: Tableaux de Provence, Art of the Saxophone, Sax Quartet recital
🎓 Professor, publisher, Yamaha Artist

https://t.co/R2bOldejoX

[The World of Sax @FredHagerman]

🎷 Jonathan Radford = bold sound, classical roots
🏅 ROSL Gold Medalist
💿 The Saxophone Craze (2023)
📍 Wigmore Hall, BBC Radio 3
🔗https://t.co/rDy3REpTEX
#ClassicalSax #JonathanRadford

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🎷 Kyle Horch – British saxophone maestro & RCM professor

🌟 Albums: ChamberSax, AngloSax, Flotilla, Fairy Tales
🎓 Teaching since 1991, masterclasses globally

🔗 https://t.co/CtsZ4q8J9i

#ClassicalSax #MusicEducation

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🎷 Sophia Elger is redefining the classical saxophone
🏆 RCM + Jane Melber award winner
🎨 Five Figures — where music meets art
📺 Watch on YouTube
📲 https://t.co/IOqdCY474O
#ClassicalSax #Saxophone #SophiaElger

[The World of Sax @FredHagerman]

The saxophone world mourns the loss of Lou Donaldson, who passed away November 9th.
Donaldson, an iconic alto saxophonist whose career spanned more than seven decades, leaves behind a legacy of soulful, blues-infused jazz that helped shape the genre.
https://t.co/3bcKruaOg5

[The World of Sax @FredHagerman]

In 1844, Berlioz introduced the saxophone in his “Chant Sacré,” a work he composed to showcase the instrument’s qualities. This piece used the saxophone to evoke a solemn, almost mystical atmosphere.

Read more at Adolph, Hector and the Chant Sacré - The World of Sax

[The World of Sax @FredHagerman]

Today we welcome Hannah Horton to the World of Sax. The rising jazz star is making waves across the UK and Europe with her soulful playing.

@HannahHortonSax #sax #saxplayer #saxophone #jazz