saxophone
what it is
The saxophone (also referred to simply as sax) is a conical-bored transposing musical instrument considered a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and are played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The saxophone was invented by Adolphe Sax in 1841.
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What is saxophone?
The saxophone (also referred to simply as sax) is a conical-bored transposing musical instrument considered a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and are played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The saxophone was invented by Adolphe Sax in 1841.
What are good saxophone albums to start with?
Try Blue Train by John Coltrane, The Bridge by Sonny Rollins, Take Ten by Paul Desmond, and Breathless by Kenny G.
Who are some women making saxophone?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/saxophone/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making saxophone, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20