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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 PodcastMarcus Click Podcast, Ep 159; From Military Service to taking his saxophone playing to another level
As a native of Louisville, Kentucky, Marcus grew up with aspirations of becoming a pro football player, but his goals changed after having committed over 13…
Everything Saxophone PodcastBill Plake Podcast, Part 2 Ep 158 - Helping Musicians Feel & Perform Better
This is Part 2 of a 2-part series with Saxophonist, Certified Alexander Teacher, and Wellness Coach, Bill Plake. You can catch up on Part 1 HERE. Bill Plake…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 157 - Bill Plake Podcast, Part 1; Improvising is all about the melody
As a musician, Bill has performed on saxophone throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. He has worked with several creative music and modern jazz…
Everything Saxophone PodcastRyan Richman Podcast; Bringing Eastman Winds to a whole new level, Ep 156
Ryan Richman is the Vice President of Eastman Music Company. He has worked in the music business for 27 years in various roles including performing, teaching…
Everything Saxophone PodcastMichael Wilbur Podcast: How his thought process helped him reach new levels of success
Michael Wilbur is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, song writer, producer and recording engineer. His main instruments are tenor and bass saxophones. He is in…
Everything Saxophone PodcastPaul Winter Podcast; How Environmentalism Shaped How Work - Episode 154
Our special guest for this episode is Paul Winter, best known for his environmental work, and his concerts with the Paul Winter Consort. From the early days of…
Everything Saxophone PodcastMatthew Alec Saxophone Podcast; Giving Back to the Music Scene in Cleveland
Matthew Alec is a jazz and popular music saxophonist, founder and Executive Producer at Cleveland Time Records, and bandleader for the high-energy jazz fusion…
Everything Saxophone PodcastGreg Banaszak Podcast; Legendary Charlie Parker Stories - Ep 152
Donna Schwartz spoke with Classical & Jazz Saxophonist, Educator, Greg Banaszak. Greg Banaszak is one of the most sought after orchestral saxophone soloists of…
Everything Saxophone PodcastMarco Pignataro Podcast - Ep 151, Everything Saxophone Podcast
Marco Pignataro is a multi-talented saxophone player, composer, and educator originally from Bologna, Italy. He is currently the Managing Director of Berklee…
Everything Saxophone PodcastTravel Sax & Odisei Music at NAMM Show 2022 Podcast - Ep 150
Odisei Music is a Spanish company based in Barcelona founded by Ramon Mañas (CEO). Their story began 5 years ago when Ramon was studying music in Berlin. At…
Everything Saxophone PodcastGrowling Sax & Victory Musical Instruments at NAMM Show 2022 Podcast - Ep 149
In this episode from the NAMM Show in June, Donna Schwartz spoke with musician and the founder of Victory Musical Instruments, parent company of The Growling…
Everything Saxophone PodcastChateau Musical Instruments Podcast at the NAMM Show 2022-Ep 148
I spoke with Robert Schuenemann, Representative, Endorsee and Artist for Chateau Musical Instruments. These saxophones were the talk of the show! You'll want…
Everything Saxophone PodcastBeechler Mouthpieces Podcast at the NAMM Show 2022-Ep 147
This week's episode from the NAMM Show features a personal friend of mine, Jim Scimonetti. Those of us that live near Los Angeles know how much of a monster…
Everything Saxophone PodcastTheo Wanne & Mindi Abair at the NAMM Show 2022-Ep 146
This was a super-fun interview with 2 people at the top of their game in music. Mindi Abair has performed with Aerosmith, the Boneshakers and was the…
Everything Saxophone PodcastMauro DiGioia of ReedGeek at NAMM Show 2022 - Ep 145
Mauro Di Gioia is an entrepreneur, free-lance saxophonist/woodwind player, and the founder and President of ReedGeek, Inc. (which manufactures ReedGeek…
Everything Saxophone PodcastMeet the New Avatar; Rovner Products at NAMM Show 2022 - Ep 144
Rovner Products started as primarily a ligature company, but over the years has expanded into mouthpieces and elegant saxophone stands. With the Rovner Deep-V…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 143 - Jason Whitmore at NAMM Show 2022
Originally from Houston, Texas, Jason Whitmore has been a resident of San Diego since 1996. As a graduate from the University of Houston with a degree in…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 142 - Maxime Carron from SYOS Mouthpieces
Here's a little background on SYOS Mouthpieces… SYOS, which stands for Shape Your Own Sound, mouthpieces was founded by Pauline Eveno, a musician with a PhD in…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 141 - Matt Lee at NAMM Show 2022
This week, a podcast favorite stopped by the Legere Booth at the NAMM Show 2022. Donna spoke with saxophonist, Matt Lee, who now has a new single, Panama City…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 140 - Danielle Walker-NAMM Show 2022
Danielle Walker has been playing saxophones since age 11. She performed in all ensembles offered at her school, and at age 16, was the youngest and only female…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 139 - Retro Revival's New Tru Six Saxophone
In our 6th interview from the NAMM Show 2022, Donna interviewed Joel Pekin and Bob Sheppard, from Retro Revival. The Retro Revival company is known for their…
Everything Saxophone PodcastRemembering World-Renowned Saxophonist, Tim Price
The saxophone and jazz communities suffered a HUGE loss on July 21, 2022. Tim Price, a phenomenal woodwind artist and educator, who has been featured many…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 138 - Jody Espina of Jody Jazz Mouthpieces, Live at the NAMM Show 2022
Jody Espina is the founder, president, owner, and designer of JodyJazz Saxophone & Clarinet Mouthpieces. In 2018, JodyJazz acquired Chedeville and Espina and…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 137 - Grammy Winning Organist & Saxophonist Joey DeFrancesco
In this episode, I interviewed Four time Grammy® Award-nominee, world-renowned jazz organist and Saxophonist, Joey DeFrancesco. He has more than 30 recordings…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 136 - Jeff Antoniuk-Live at NAMM Show 2022
Jeff Antoniuk has such an interesting background, having been born in Canada, and growing up in Nigeria. He's performed with Tim Hagans, Sherrie Maricle…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 135 - Chika Inoue; NAMM Show 2022
In this episode, I interviewed classical saxophonist, Chika Inoue. Chika has been a guest on our show before – links to those episodes are in the show notes…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 134 Chris Kortschot, Legere Reeds; Live from NAMM Show 2022
In early June, I attended the NAMM Show in Anaheim CA. NAMM stands for National Association of Music Merchants, an organization started in 1901 for companies…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 133-Deanna Bogart
Winner of Horn of the Year from the Blues Music Awards in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2015, Deanna Bogart has been electrifying audiences with her soulful saxophone…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 132-Max Ionata; International jazz veteran
A veteran of the international jazz scene, Max Ionata emerged in the early 90s and has performed with many modern greats including Robin Eubanks, Billy Hart…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEP 131 - Larry Weintraub
Today's episode is about playing in military bands… For this episode, I spoke with Larry Weintraub, saxophonist and clarinetist who has performed with Army and…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 130 - Steve Goodson-Saxophone Necks
For this episode, I spoke with Steve Goodson, founder of SaxGourmet products and his Nation of Music website, which contains tons of articles and information…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 129-Tim Armacost
Grammy nominated saxophonist Tim Armacost has established himself as one of the most distinct saxophone voices on the New York scene today. Touring regularly…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 128-Jamie Anderson from Get Your Sax Together
Jamie Anderson has been playing professionally for over 25 years, and is the founder of the online saxophone website, getyoursaxtogether.com. He has performed…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 127 - Julia Sprossmann from TomPlay; How this app can bring your saxophone playing to another level
Tomplay is an interactive sheet music app which is used by more than one million musicians across 72 countries, and by hundreds of schools and conservatories…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 126 - Pernille Bevort; Owning your phrases
Tenor, soprano and alto saxophonist, bandleader and composer, Pernille Bévort is a graduate of the Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen, Denmark. After…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 125 - Paul Cohen Part 2 - an expert on saxophone history and vintage instruments
Paul Cohen is one of America's most sought-after saxophonists for orchestral and chamber concerts and solo recitals. Dr. Paul Cohen has rediscovered and…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 124 - Paul Cohen, Part 1
Paul Cohen is one of America's most sought-after saxophonists for orchestral and chamber concerts and solo recitals. He has appeared as soloist with the San…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 123-Alex Hitchcock
London-born saxophonist Alex Hitchcock is regarded as one of the UK's most virtuosic young jazz musicians. His group AuB, which released its debut album on…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 122-Matt Stohrer
Matt Stohrer has been repairing, selling, and trading saxophones for a long time. He takes pride in his work, and cares deeply about what he does. He learned…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 121-Lucia Sarmiento
Born and raised in Lima, Perú, Lucia Sarmiento has been influenced by classic jazz players like Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane, as well as modern players such…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 120 - Godwin Louie
Saxophonist & educator, Godwin Louis, was born in Harlem, New York and began playing saxophone at age nine. Godwin grew up in Bridgeport, Connecticut and Port…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 119-Matt Lee
Saxophonist and mouthpiece creator, Matt Lee uncovered his passion for music when his grandmother bought him his 1st alto saxophone. From that point, he knew…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 118-Walt Weiskopf
Saxophonist, composer and author Walt Weiskopf began his New York career performing with the Buddy Rich Big Band in 1981 at the age of 21. Since then, he has…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEP 117 - Gary Sugal & Stefano Bedetti
This episode is super special because I have not just 1, but 2 guests with me. My first guest is Stefano Bedetti, the Italian saxophone phenom. (At the…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEP 116 - ALEXANDER BEETS
Mention the Beets name pretty much anywhere in the world, and any jazz enthusiast in the room will know what you're talking about: quality, and a strong brand…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 115 - Nicki Roman
One of the most decorated saxophonists of her generation, Nicki Roman, has won prizes at prestigious competitions such as the North American Saxophone Alliance…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEP 114-Tia Fuller
Fuller is a Grammy-nominated Mack Avenue recording artist, composer, educator and bandleader who is currently balancing the worlds of performance and…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEP 113 - Travel Sax 2-Ramon Manas
Ramon Manas, Founder of Odisei Music, and Creator of the Travel Sax wanted to find a way to practice his saxophone more. His time was limited and his living…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 112 - Chris Godber
Billboard charting saxophonist, Chris Godber has become a highly sought-after performer in both the Smooth Jazz & Gospel Jazz realms. His 2015 album "Starting…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEP 111- Steven Banks Part 2
Saxophonist, Composer, Educator, Advocate, Steven Banks is an Assistant Professor of Saxophone at Ithaca College in NY. He is the first saxophonist to earn a…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 110 - Steven Banks Part 1
Saxophonist, Composer, Educator, Advocate, Steven Banks is an Assistant Professor of Saxophone at Ithaca College in NY. He is the first saxophonist to earn a…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 109-Matty Stecks
Matthew Steckler (aka Matty Stecks) performs and composes in several musical settings internationally. Primarily a saxophonist/woodwind specialist, he also…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 108-Jennifer Price
Jennifer Price, creator of Vigilante Mouthpieces, attended Berklee College of Music where she was a flute major. After graduating, she left Boston for NYC…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 107-Harri Rautiainen; Founder of Sax on the Web Forum
Today's episode is going to give you some insight into one of the best resources for saxophone players at any level. Harri Rautiainen is the original Founder…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEP 106 - SAM NEWSOME; A visual saxophone artist who paints with notes
To celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month, we are really excited to present New York-based saxophonist and composer Sam Newsome. Sam often works in the medium of…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 105 - Jaleel Shaw; An influential alto saxophonist for this generation
To celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month, we are really excited to present Jaleel Shaw, who has been a long standing member of the Roy Haynes Quartet, the Mingus…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 104 - Shelley Jagow; Creator of the Fingering & Tuning Charts App
Shelley Jagow (PhD.), Professor of Music at Wright State University (Dayton, OH), is Director of Bands conducting both the Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 103 - Emma McPhilemy; Musical Director and Saxophone Soloist for Riverdance
March is Women's History Month, and we are really excited to present the phenomenal multi-genre performer, educator and composer from the UK, Emma McPhilemy…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEP 102 - BOB REYNOLDS; Grammy-winning member of the instrumental group Snarky Puppy
Los Angeles-based saxophonist Bob Reynolds is a Grammy-winning member of the instrumental group Snarky Puppy, an award-winning composer, and a prolific…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 101 - Brent Vaartstra; Director of Learn Jazz Standards
Our 101st guest is Brent Vaartstra, a professional jazz guitarist living in New York City, and the Director of the internationally renowned jazz education…