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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 Joey Berkley; Rising Above the Challenges, Ep 219
Born in Toronto Canada, Joey Berkley moved to NYC in 1979 after graduating w/honors from the Music Program at Humber College. A jazz musician firmly rooted in…
Everything Saxophone PodcastChase Huna, Embracing Curiosity to Keep Moving Forward, Ep 218
Chase Huna is a saxophonist, national recording artist, and songwriter from Palm Springs, CA who blends jazz, R&B, and pop into his style of music. Chase…
Everything Saxophone PodcastKhari Allen Lee; Influencing The Next Generation of Artists, Ep 217
Khari Allen Lee has arisen as one of the most-in-demand saxophonists, educators, composers, and multi-instrumentalists of his generation. He has performed and…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Heidi Radtke; Divergent Styles Influenced by Traditions, Ep 216
After seeing a saxophonist busking in the streets in her hometown, a very young Heidi Radtke knew she wanted to play saxophone. She got her wish at age 11, and…
Everything Saxophone PodcastJeppe Zacho; Modern Jazz The Old Fashioned Way, Ep 215
Born in a very small town in Denmark (Vejle) in 1982, Jeppe took a keen interest in the drums at a young age. Jeppe Zacho also started playing saxophone at 15…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEMEO Digital Practice Saxophone; Latest Updates From The NAMM Show 2024, Ep 214
You may not have heard about the new, patented design of the EMEO Digital Practice Saxophone. They started 8 years ago, and have been on the market for 3…
Everything Saxophone PodcastRovner Products LGX Saxophone Ligature; George Reeder at the NAMM Show 2024, Ep 213
Established in 1974 by Phil Rovner, Rovner® began its journey with the creation of one ligature, the original Dark. Since then, it has expanded its range to…
Everything Saxophone PodcastJeremiah True-P Mauriat Saxophones; Practicing Saxophone to Get Results, NAMM Show 2024, Ep 212
There was a ton of action going on at the P. Mauriat booth during the NAMM Show 2024. Despite that, I still had the privilege of speaking with Jeremiah True…
Everything Saxophone PodcastClaude Lakey Saxophone Mouthpieces; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 211
In this episode, I had the pleasure of meeting Steve Teeters and Tyler Rogers of Claude Lakey Woodwinds at the NAMM Show 2024 to discuss their amazing…
Everything Saxophone PodcastThe New Screw-less Saxophones by Victory Musical Instruments; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 210
Victory Musical Instruments remains the top choice for musicians and dealers worldwide due to its commitment to excellence. Offering exceptional sound quality…
Everything Saxophone PodcastNew JJ Babbitt Saxophone Mouthpieces; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 209
Established in 1919 by Jesse James Babbitt, the JJ Babbitt Company, Inc. is the industry's oldest mouthpiece manufacturer for clarinets and saxophones. Still…
Everything Saxophone PodcastNew Silverstein Works Saxophone Mouthpieces and Reeds; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 208
Silverstein Works is an accessories company committed to excellence in the realm of music. They specialize in researching and developing premium-quality…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSharel Cassity & Mentorship Through Jazz Up; NAMM Show 2024 Ep 207
Saxophonist, flutist, and educator Sharel Cassity is a standout in New York and Chicago jazz circles. Named the 2023 "Rising Star Alto Saxophone" and featured…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Rick Margitza; Embracing Readiness Unveils a New Universe, Ep 206
Born in Detroit, Rick Margitza's musical journey began with classical saxophone training under Donald Sinta at the University of Michigan. He also studied jazz…
Everything Saxophone PodcastNew Theo Wanne Saxophone Mouthpieces; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 205
I am consistently thrilled to visit the Theo Wanne booth at every NAMM Show, as they invariably unveil exciting new products. During the NAMM Show 2024, I had…
Everything Saxophone PodcastLegere Reeds French Cut; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 204
I had the pleasure of meeting Chris Kortschot from Legere Reeds at the 2022 NAMM Show, where he showcased some truly remarkable reeds. It was delightful to…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist & DJ Susanne Alt; Finding Her Own Voice, Ep 203
Susanne Alt, a versatile artist from Amsterdam, excels in saxophone, composition, DJing, and production. Born in 1978 in Würzburg, Germany, Alt showed early…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEMEO Music's New Saxophone Mouthpieces; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 202
The EMEO, the pioneering digital practice horn for saxophonists, has expanded its offerings to include mouthpieces crafted from FDA-approved dental material…
Everything Saxophone PodcastLars Hueseler, Forestone Reeds; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 201
Founded by Lars Hueseler and a group of enthusiasts in late 2007, Forestone emerged determined to revolutionize the reed industry by overcoming the limitations…
Everything Saxophone PodcastJody Jazz New DV HR Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 200
JodyJazz crafts top-tier saxophone mouthpieces with patented designs and innovative manufacturing techniques. Favored by renowned saxophonists worldwide, each…
Everything Saxophone PodcastMarca's New Cane & Synthetic Unic Reeds; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 199
Marca's New Cane & Synthetic Unic Reeds blend the sonic richness of traditional cane with the durability of synthetic fibers, featuring a pioneering…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophonist Woody Witt; Inspired By Streams of Consciousness, Ep 198
Saxophonist Educator and Composer, Dr. Woody Witt, is a Professor of Music at Houston Community College and is the Instructor of Saxophone at the University of…
Everything Saxophone PodcastVandoren's New Saxophone Mouthpieces; NAMM Show 2024 with Sylvain Carton, Ep 197
Sylvain Carton, originally from France, is a multi-instrumentalist (woodwinds, guitars) and composer currently residing in Los Angeles. He has recorded and…
Everything Saxophone PodcastAustin Gatus; Interview & Live Performances at the NAMM Show 2024, Ep 196
At 22 years old, Austin Gatus has had many accomplishments in his young career. Austin has performed with Dave Koz locally here in Los Angeles, as well as on…
Everything Saxophone PodcastIntroducing the New Trevor James Intermediate Saxophones; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 195
Emerging from their lively Kent base in the UK, TJ saxophones had their beginnings in the early 1990s. Over the years, these instruments have transformed into…
Everything Saxophone PodcastGordon Goodwin; Multiple Grammy Winning Composer, Arranger, Saxophonist & Pianist, Ep 194
Pianist, saxophonist, composer, arranger, and conductor - whatever it is Gordon Goodwin touches, it's all about his love of music. Gordon was born in Wichita…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSoprano Saxophonist, Sam Newsome; Taking Cosmic Unconsciousness to New Heights, Ep 193
For the second time, we are featuring New York-based saxophonist and composer Sam Newsome on this episode. Sam Newsome often works in the medium of solo…
Everything Saxophone PodcastJohn Anthony Helliwell; One of the world's most recognizable saxophonists, Ep 192
In this episode, we are featuring one of the Pop/Rock world's most recognizable saxophonists, John Helliwell. If you've ever heard The Logical Song, or Take…
Everything Saxophone PodcastVictor Goines Podcast; Paying homage to legendary Jazz artists, Ep 191
A native of New Orleans, the birthplace of America's music, Victor Goines is an accomplished composer, musician, and educator. He serves as the president and…
Everything Saxophone PodcastJason Mingledorff Podcast; Soulful New Orleans Sax Grooves, Ep 190
Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, interviewed New Orleans Saxophonist, Jason Mingledorff, for Episode 190. We spoke about: What made Jason…
Everything Saxophone PodcastPedro Eustache Podcast; Bonus Episode on Improvisation Ep 189
This is a Bonus episode! (This is the type of Bonus content that Patrons get on a regular basis. For more info on becoming a Patron, Click Here) There was so…
Everything Saxophone PodcastPedro Eustache Podcast; Having the right mindset to master over 600 instruments, Ep 188
This episode is Part 2 of a 2-part series with the world-class woodwind specialist, Pedro Eustache. In this episode, we talked about: How he came to the sax…
Everything Saxophone PodcastPedro Eustache Podcast; Music transcending through sound, Ep 187
This episode is Part 1 of a 2-part series with the world-class woodwind specialist, Pedro Eustache. Pedro, widely known as Pedro Flute, was born in Caracas…
Everything Saxophone PodcastMax Ionata Podcast; Fresh take on the Jazz Masters, Ep 186
Max Ionata has garnered critical acclaim for his fresh take on the standards of the Jazz Masters. Born in 1972, he is considered one of the greatest Italian…
Everything Saxophone PodcastCarly Stock Podcast; Inspiring a new generation of female saxophonists, Ep 185
Carly Stock is a Los Angeles-born jazz saxophonist and woodwind artist known for her big tone and even bigger personality. Since she first started the…
Everything Saxophone PodcastDr. Ed Calle Podcast; The Most Versatile Saxophonist On The Planet, Ep 184
Latin Grammy Award Winner, Dr. Ed Calle, is one of the most versatile saxophonists in the world. Having been born to Spanish parents in Caracas, Venezuela, he…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSaxophone Mouthpiece Masterclass with Jody Espina of Jody Jazz Mouthpieces, Ep 183
Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, went on location to the Jody Jazz Factory in Savannah, GA to film a saxophone mouthpiece masterclass by Jody…
Everything Saxophone PodcastPlay testing saxophone mouthpieces at the Jody Jazz Factory, Ep 182
In the 3rd part of our series, A Day in the Life at the Jody Jazz Factory, Donna interviewed Danielle Walker, Manager, Accounts & Relations Artist & Manager…
Everything Saxophone PodcastHow Your Jody Jazz Mouthpiece is Made; Jody Jazz Podcast, Ep 181
In this 2nd episode on location from Savannah, GA, you get to see how each Jody Jazz mouthpiece is made. From the bar stock, through the CNC machinery, through…
Everything Saxophone PodcastA Day In The Life At The Jody Jazz Factory; Jody Espina Podcast, Ep 180
If you've ever wondered what it's like inside a factory producing saxophone and clarinet mouthpieces, you will want to listen to and watch our new 4-part…
Everything Saxophone PodcastJodyJazz Mouthpieces Podcast; Meet the new DV HR Alto Sax Mouthpiece, Ep 179
Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, interviewed Jody Espina, President of Jody Jazz Mouthpieces, Live at the NAMM Show 2023 in Anaheim, CA. One…
Everything Saxophone PodcastRyan Richman of Eastman Winds Podcast; Meet the New, Revolutionary 52nd Street Tenor Saxophone
Get a close up look at the New & Revolutionary Eastman 52nd Street Model 852 Tenor Saxophone! In this episode, Donna interviewed Ryan Richman, of Eastman…
Everything Saxophone PodcastLefreque Podcast; Live from the NAMM Show 2023
A number of classical saxophonists had approached me at the NAMM Show a few years ago to let me know about the Lefreque Sound Bridge. They were saying it…
Everything Saxophone PodcastDavid Demsey Podcast; Sneak Peek into the Michael Brecker Archives and Practice Notebooks
You've probably heard all the buzz about the release of the Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker. This episode dives deep into the publishing of those…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSYOS Mouthpieces Saxophone Podcast; Live from the NAMM Show 2023
At the NAMM Show 2023, I was able to corner Maxime Carron of SYOS Mouthpieces for a few minutes to get the scoop on the latest happenings with the company…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEMEO Digital Practice Saxophone Podcast Live at the NAMM Show 2023; A new patented design to make practicing fun
You may not have heard about the new, patented design of the EMEO Digital Practice Saxophone. At the NAMM Show 2023, it was a big hit – their booth was crowded…
Everything Saxophone PodcastRichard Pavlidis Saxophone Podcast; A saxophone colossus in the making
Richard Pavlidis is a saxophonist, composer, teacher and multi-instrumentalist from Melbourne, Australia. Educated at the Victorian College of the Arts in…
Everything Saxophone PodcastAndy Lutz from ProTec Podcast Live at the NAMM Show 2023; Meet the new Micro Zip Saxophone Case
When it comes to protecting your saxophone, the quality of your saxophone case is super important. When buying a new saxophone, the case that comes with it is…
Everything Saxophone PodcastJeff Kashiwa Podcast Live at the NAMM Show 2023
It was great catching up with Jeff Kashiwa at the NAMM Show this year. We weren't expecting him to be there, but we saw him at the Trevor James Saxophones…
Everything Saxophone PodcastSandro Massullo of Trevor James Saxophones Podcast; Live from the NAMM Show 2023
It was 5 years ago that I found out about Trevor James Saxophones. It totally changed my thinking about modern saxophones, and transformed my own sound. Learn…
Everything Saxophone PodcastMelvin Quinones of Victory Musical Instruments Podcast; The New Revelation Series of saxophones,
In this episode, filmed live at the NAMM Show 2023, Melvin Quinones, Founder of Victory Musical Instruments, featured the new Revelation Series of saxophones…
Everything Saxophone PodcastGrace Kelly at NAMM Show 2023 Podcast; Putting a new spin on timeless jazz classics
Saxophonist and Composer, Grace Kelly, returns to the Everything Saxophone Podcast; she has been on the show before, talking about the roles of a band leader…
Everything Saxophone PodcastTheo Wanne Mouthpieces Podcast; NAMM Show 2023 update
Donna spoke with Matt Ambrose, Chief Machinist, from Theo Wanne Mouthpieces, at the NAMM Show 2023 in Anaheim, CA. The link to his full biography, along with…
Everything Saxophone PodcastVirginia Mayhew Podcast; Critically acclaimed jazz musician
Virginia Mayhew has performed throughout the US, Southeast Asia, Europe, Australia, the Caribbean and Bermuda, and has been an active participant in the NY…
Everything Saxophone PodcastDaniel Hofmann Podcast; Everything you wanted to know about Fiberreed
If you were even a little bit curious about Fiberreed, this episode is for you! Donna spoke with Daniel Hofmann, Fiberreed Representative for the U.S., at the…
Everything Saxophone PodcastBari Woodwinds Podcast; More than just synthetic reeds
In this 2nd episode from the NAMM Show 2023, Donna spoke with Ron Van Ostenbridge from Bari Woodwinds. Bari was the 1st synthetic reed on the market, created…
Everything Saxophone PodcastAngela Gomez Podcast; Live at NAMM 2023, Ep 163
In the first of many episodes from the NAMM Show 2023, Donna interviewed Saxophonist, Angela Gomez. Originally from Columbia, Angela is now located in Miami…
Everything Saxophone PodcastKarl Hunter Podcast; 3000 shows and still going
Karl Hunter is a Southern California-based multi-instrumentalist, Studio Musician, Clinician and Music Educator. He is best known for being the featured…
Everything Saxophone PodcastMando Dorame Podcast; Big tenor Rhythm & Blues sound, Ep 161
Los Angeles born tenor saxophonist, Mando Dorame, is best known as the co-founder of Royal Crown Revue. His big tenor sound evokes early Americana, with his…
Everything Saxophone PodcastJavon Jackson Podcast, Ep 160; International prominence playing diverse styles
American jazz tenor saxophonist, bandleader and educator, Javon Jackson, came into international prominence as a member of the legendary Art Blakey's Jazz…