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Everything Saxophone Podcast
Each episode, your Host Donna Schwartz brings you interviews, news, and reviews with some of the most exciting saxophonists in the world today. This is the place for the saxophone community to come together and learn through getting into the minds of our saxophone heroes. Enjoy the show and make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!
Episodes
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Jess Gillam; Practice, Performance & Overcoming Nerves | Ep. 279
What does it take to build a successful career as a saxophonist while staying inspired, improving your technique, and enjoying the music-making process? In…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Boney James; Playing Soulfully and Authentically - Ep 278
What does it take to develop a signature sound and keep growing as a saxophonist? In this episode of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna Schwartz talks…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Nick Gomez; How Curiosity Landed Him His Dream Gigs, Ep. 277
What can curiosity do for your saxophone career? For saxophonist, bandleader, and composer Nick Gomez, it has led to dream gigs, touring opportunities, film…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Alex Hahn; Introducing the New Eastman EAS 852 Alto Saxophone, Ep. 276
What does it take to create a saxophone that delivers exceptional tone while still feeling natural and comfortable to play? In this episode of the Everything…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Chad Smith; What Piano, Mouthpieces & Tonguing Can Teach You About Saxophone, Ep. 275
What does it take to build a successful career as a saxophonist and multi-woodwind musician? In Episode 275 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna Schwartz…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Steve Kortyka on Discipline & Performing with Famous People, Ep. 274
What does it take to perform on some of the world's biggest stages while continuing to grow as a musician and educator? In this episode of the Everything…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Greg Banaszak; Olympic-style Preparation for Performances, Ep. 273
How do you prepare for a performance like an Olympic athlete? In Episode 273 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Greg Banaszak shares his disciplined approach…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Nick May; How he became a Classical Saxophone Phenom
What does it mean to use music as both an artistic outlet and a way to make an impact? In Episode 272 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, host Donna Schwartz…
Everything Saxophone PodcastHow Pete Christlieb's Life was Shaped by The Jazz Masters; Ep 271
In Episode 271 of Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna sit down with legendary tenor saxophonist Pete Christlieb, whose remarkable career has spanned jazz…
Everything Saxophone PodcastNicole Johaenntgen, Ep 270; Rhythm as the Foundation for Great Sax Solos
Nicole Johänntgen joins Donna on Episode 270 of The Everything Saxophone Podcast! Nicole is an internationally acclaimed saxophonist, composer, educator…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist & Educator Dale Underwood on Sound, Discipline & Building a Lasting Career, Ep. 269
Classical saxophone icon Dale Underwood joins us for Episode 269 of the Saxophone Podcast. A frequent guest soloist with major orchestras including the Boston…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Christoph Irniger: Finding Your Voice in Modern Jazz, Ep. 268
What does it really take to find your sound in today's jazz world? In Ep. 268, saxophonist Christoph Irniger shares his journey; from his musical beginnings to…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Shawn Maxwell; How Being Different Propelled His Career, Ep. 267
How being different can actually be your biggest advantage. In Episode 267 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna sat down with saxophonist and composer…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Steve Wilson; His Melodic Approach to Improvisation, Ep. 266
What does it mean to improvise melodically? 🎷 In this new episode, Donna sat down with legendary saxophonist Steve Wilson to talk about his melodic approach to…
Everything Saxophone PodcastThe Saxophone Warrior Chris Ward, Ep 265
What does it really take to become a versatile, fearless saxophonist in today's music scene? In Episode 265 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna sits…
Everything Saxophone PodcastAward Winning Black Sapphire Cannonball Saxophone; Dr Randal Clark Live at the NAMM Show 2026, Ep. 264
What really makes a saxophone sound: the player, the lacquer… or even the stones? In Episode 264 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna Schwartz sits down…
Everything Saxophone PodcastThe New Trevor James Soprano and Baritone Saxophones; Sandro Massullo Live at the NAMM Show 2026, Ep 263
Trevor James Saxophones unveils exciting new models at the NAMM Show 2026! In this episode, Donna sits down with Sandro Massullo to explore the brand-new…
Everything Saxophone PodcastThe New Quasar Alto Sax Mouthpiece from Jody Jazz; Live at the NAMM Show 2026, Ep 262
Our third episode recorded live at NAMM Show 2026 is here, and this one dives deep into mouthpiece design with Jody Espina of JodyJazz! In Episode 262, Jody…
Everything Saxophone PodcastMatt Ambrose of Theo Wanne Saxophone Mouthpieces; The New Partnership With JJ Babbitt, Live at the NAMM Show 2026
Live from NAMM Show 2026: Donna sat down with Matt Ambrose, Chief Machinist and CAD Designer at Theo Wanne Saxophone Mouthpieces, to talk about the new…
Everything Saxophone PodcastP. Mauriat's New Saxophones for 2026 | Live at the NAMM Show with Jeremiah True
Recorded at the 2026 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, Donna sits down with saxophonist and educator Jeremiah True at the P. Mauriat booth to talk about what's…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Wes Smith; How the Power of Community Skyrocketed His Music Career
Donna is joined by Wesley Smith, a saxophonist, composer, and educator, for an intimate, in-depth discussion you won't hear anywhere else. Together, they slow…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Augie Bello; How Playing With Joy Leads to Success
Ep 258 of Everything Saxophone features saxophonist, vocalist, and bandleader Augie Bello in conversation with Donna Schwartz. This episode focuses on…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Seth Ebersole; A Masterclass in Mindset for all Musicians, Ep 257
Our final new episode of the year! 🥳 In this inspiring year-end conversation, Donna sits down with saxophonist Sergeant Seth Ebersole, baritone saxophonist…
Everything Saxophone PodcastBaritone Saxophonist, Andrew Hadro; Sculpting the Sound, Ep 256
In Episode 256 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna Schwartz sits down with the brilliantly innovative Andrew Hadro, whose approach to sound, texture…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist & Repair Technician, Paul Maslin; How PM Woodwinds creates a saxophone community, Ep. 255
This week, Donna sits down with Paul Maslin, founder of PM Woodwind Repair and one of the most trusted names in the saxophone world. Paul's shop has been a…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophone Sextet The Moanin' Frogs; Making Saxophone Chamber Music Fun and Unique, Ep 254
Meet The Moanin' Frogs, a dynamic saxophone sextet blending classical, jazz, ragtime, and pop with unmatched energy and creativity. In this episode, they share…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Harben Kay; How to self-manage your albums, Ep 253
From being afraid of improvisation to becoming one of the UK's most innovative saxophonists, Harben Kay takes us through their journey in music — mentors…
Everything Saxophone PodcastDr David Culter; Amplifying Income, Impact & Innovation for Saxophonists, Ep 252
In this episode of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, host Donna Schwartz sits down with Dr. David Cutler, author, musician, educator, and creative…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist, Educator, Composer, Woody Witt; Free Jazz Modernized, Ep 251
On this episode of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna welcomes award-winning saxophonist and educator Dr. Woody Witt, fresh off the release of his latest…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist David Bixler; Pursuing Creative Conversations With Improvisation, Ep 250
Saxophonist and composer David Bixler joins host Donna Schwartz on the ep. 250 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast to share his musical journey, creative…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Jimmy Farace; Understanding The Past to Maximize His Growth, Ep 249
In Episode 249 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, hosted by Donna Schwartz, rising star, baritone saxophonist Jimmy Farace, joins us for a conversation about…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Dr. Randal Clark; Taking Action To Control Your Destiny, Ep. 248
In Episode 248 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, host Donna Schwartz sits down with saxophonist, educator, and composer Dr. Randal Clark for an inspiring…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Andy Sheppard; Pushing Sonic Boundaries, Ep. 247
In Episode 247 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna Schwartz sits down with internationally renowned saxophonist, composer, and ECM recording artist Andy…
Everything Saxophone PodcastTed Klum Saxophone Mouthpieces; The Secrets Behind His Success, Ep 246
In this episode we had the incredible honor of hosting Ted Klum himself alongside product manager Michael Howe from Ted Klum Mouthpieces! This episode is pure…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Dan White; Using the 'Yes' Mentality to Embrace Challenges, Ep 245
In this conversation, saxophonist Dan White reflects on his journey from a young student learning 50 tunes by ear to earning a music degree at Ohio State and…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Leah Concialdi; How to Authentically Pitch Yourself, Ep 244
Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, spoke with Leah Concialdi, Saxophonist, about how to authentically pitch yourself. Leah opens up about…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Reggie Padilla; How Being Versatile Created Amazing Opportunities, Ep. 243
Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, spoke with Reggie Padilla, Saxophonist and Author, about how being versatile created amazing opportunities…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Dr Scott Litroff - How to Be An Effective Performer
Ever wondered how a violinist 🎻 became a master of the saxophone 🎷? This week on the podcast, Donna sits down with the incredible Dr. Scott Litroff—who shares…
Everything Saxophone PodcastJason Gay; How Embracing Jazz History Shaped His Performing Career, Ep 241
We're back! 🎷🎙️ After a short break, Everything Saxophone Podcast returns with an incredible episode featuring Jason Gay! Donna sits down with Jason for a…
Everything Saxophone PodcastTheo Wanne Essentials Collection; NAMM Show 2025, Ep 240
We're closing out our NAMM 2025 coverage with a must-hear episode! Everything Saxophone Podcast host Donna Schwartz caught up with Theo Wanne, a world-renowned…
Everything Saxophone PodcastCannonball Instruments, Live at the NAMM Show 2025, Ep 239
Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, spoke with Sheryl Laukat—CEO & Co-Founder and Dr Randal Clark—Dir of Media & Education of Cannonball Musical…
Everything Saxophone PodcastNew Bari Sax Compact Case; Andy Lutz from ProTec, NAMM Show 2025, Ep 238
Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, spoke with Andy Lutz, from ProTec Style Company, at the NAMM Show 2025 in Anaheim, CA. When you buy a new…
Everything Saxophone PodcastThe World's First 'Screwless' Saxophone from Victory Musical Instruments; NAMM Show 2025, Ep 237
Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, interviewed Melvin Quinones, Founder of Victory Musical Instruments, and inventor of the World's First…
Everything Saxophone PodcastRon Van Ostenbridge Live from NAMM Show 2025; The New Cobalt Reeds from Bari Woodwinds, Ep 236
Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, interviewed CEO of Bari Woodwinds, Ron Van Ostenbridge, live at the NAMM Show 2025. If you're a saxophonist…
Everything Saxophone PodcastJeremiah True Live from NAMM Show 2025; The New Venus Model from P. Mauriat Saxophones — Ep 235
Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, interviewed Saxophonist and Educator, Jeremiah True, live at the NAMM Show 2025. With a diverse background…
Everything Saxophone PodcastDon Braden Podcast; How Teamwork Impacted His Jazz Journey - Ep. 234
Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, interviewed Saxophonist, Composer, Educator, Don Braden for Episode 234. We talked about: His early…
Everything Saxophone PodcastMark Overton; Experience Saxquest and the National Saxophone Museum - Ep 233
Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, interviewed Mark Overton, Founder of SaxQuest and the National Saxophone Museum. Mark Overton started…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Mark Hartsuch; 3 Tenets of Being a Great Musician, Plus Tips on Tone and Improvisation
Saxophonist Mark Hartsuch has differentiated himself by producing amazing horn section recordings and live performances for the world's top artists. He is most…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Bennett Wood; Taking Inspired Action to Create His Debut Album Space in Time, Ep 231
Saxophonist Bennett Wood is a freelance musician, composer and clinician. He was recently appointed as Director of Jazz Studies at Webster University. He…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Kyle Brooks; How Improvising in Different Contexts Influenced His New Album, Monarch, Ep 230
Internationally acclaimed saxophonist, composer, and educator Kyle Brooks is a rising performer and pedagogue seasoned by and for the modern music industry…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist/Composer Asha Parkinson; Taking Risks to Abolish Cultural Boundaries, Ep 229
Asha Parkinson is a UK-based saxophonist and composer whose works cross the boundaries of classical, jazz, and world music. Asha was a semi-finalist in the…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Denis DiBlasio; Adapting and Thriving With Improvisation, Composing and Teaching, Ep 228
Denis DiBlasio is a saxophonist, flutist, composer, arranger, and Full Professor and Director of the Jazz Performance and Composition Programs at Rowan…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist James Brandon Lewis; Letting the Melody Drive Innovation, Ep 227
James Brandon Lewis is at the top of the international jazz world. He stands in the tradition of saxophonists such as Sonny Rollins, Albert Ayler and John…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Theresa Grayson; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas August 3 2024, Ep 226
Born in Tyler, Texas, and raised in Houston, Theresa Grayson began playing piano and saxophone in fourth grade, building her foundation through church…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Joyce Spencer; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas August 3 2024, Ep 225
Joyce Spencer, an award-winning saxophonist, flutist, and vocalist from Dallas, Texas, showcases a diverse range of musical styles. Her repertoire spans…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Nancy Saenz, aka 'Lady Woodwind'; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas August 3 2024, Ep 224
Nancy Saenz, aka 'Lady Woodwind'. Started her musical journey at Marshall Jr High School in the heart of Houston's old barrio Northside. She started on flute…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Allana Southerland Prince; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas Aug. 3 2024, Ep 223
Allana Southerland Prince started playing clarinet in Middle school. She loved music so much, she added saxophone, piano, and flute to the mix. She went to…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Kim Jay; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas August 3 2024, Episode 222
Kim Jay takes audiences on a captivating, magical, and awe-inspiring sonic journey with what has been called "a multi-instrumental dream, a cosmic one-woman…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Ernie D Shelby aka Lady Sax; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas August 3, 2024, Ep 221
Born into a family tree of well-versed musicians, Ernie Delores (Caldwell) Shelby is a talented saxophonist, vocalist, and composer. In elementary school, when…
Everything Saxophone PodcastVasilis Xenopoulos Saxophone Podcast; Embracing change and standing out Ep 220
Straight ahead Jazz Saxophonist, Vasilis Xenopoulos, is one of the most accomplished Greek jazz musicians of his generation. He graduated with honors from the…