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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 PodcastEp 100 - Alexa Tarantino; one of the "Top 5 Alto Saxophonists of 2019"
Alexa Tarantino is an award-winning, vibrant, young jazz saxophonist, woodwind doubler, composer, and educator. Tarantino was recently named one of the "Top 5…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 099 - Tim Garland; Working with Chick Corea for 17 years
Over the last 30 years, British saxophonist Tim Garland has forged a reputation as a highly distinctive and in-demand musician and composer. Whilst often…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 098 - Elan Trotman; Tropical grooves and soulful Caribbean flavors
Sax-Man, Elan Trotman, who has quickly become one of the fastest rising stars in jazz with over 10 Billboard topping radio singles in his young career. Trotman…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 097 - Dana Robbins; Working with Aretha Franklin
You may not be familiar with Dana Robbins' name, but odds are you're already well-acquainted with her unique, bright yet smoky saxophone sound. The…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 096 - Danny Markovitch; Founder of the jazz-fusion band, Marbin
Danny Markovitch is the co-leader and founder of the jazz-fusion band, Marbin. Marbin is a progressive jazz-rock band based in Chicago, IL, with a unique story…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 095 - Rovner Products-Fall 2020; Demo on the Van Gogh ligature
Phil Rovner founded Rovner Products in 1974, when he created the Original Dark ligature. To this day, that ligature is still one of the top sellers in the…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 094 - Saxophone in the Age of COVID 19; Performance tips with Doug Levin of Horn FX
Doug Levin started playing saxophone at the age of 10. His earliest influences were guitar players like Johnny Winter, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Steve Vai, whose…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 093 - Lauren Sevian; Grammy award winning baritone saxophonist
Grammy award winning baritone saxophonist Lauren Sevian is one of the most in demand musicians on the scene today. She is the Winner of the "Rising Star"…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 092 - Adrian Crutchfield; Performing with Prince
Adrian Crutchfield has taken the world by storm in recent years, not only as the last sax player to perform and record with Prince, touring the world and being…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 091 - Laura Dreyer; Performing nationally and internationally with Brazilian Jazz ensemble "Laura Dreyer and the Manhattan/Rio Connection"
Saxophonist, flutist, and composer Laura Dreyer is a vibrant, creative voice in the New York jazz scene. Her catchy original compositions combine lyrical…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 090 - Kim Cypher; Unique 'funky' style of saxophone playing
Kim Cypher is creating quite a stir on the jazz scene at present, emerging as one of the UK's most exciting saxophonists, vocalists and composers and firmly…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 089 - Doug Levin & Aaron Janik - Horn FX, Part 1; Using effects and pedals for horn players
This episode is part 1 of a 2-part series with Doug Levin and Aaron Janik from Horn-FX. In 2015, their love of effects and pedals had led Doug Levin and Aaron…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 088 - Antonio Hart; Mentorship from Jimmy Heath and other jazz legends
This episode is part 2 of a 2-part series with Antonio Hart. The 1st part, episode 86, was all about jazz history. You can check that out on our site…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 087 - Camille Thurman; Performing full time with the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for 2 seasons
Multi-instrumentalist, Vocalist, Composer Camille Thurman is the first woman in 30 years to tour and perform full time two seasons as a saxophonist with the…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp. 086 - Antonio Hart; Jazz Saxophone History
In this episode, you are going to get a great Jazz History lesson. When I was getting my Master's Degree at Queens College, I took a Jazz History course that I…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 085 - Doug Webb; Playing for Clint Eastwood's Gran Torino
Doug Webb, a great saxophonist based here in Los Angeles, is featured on hundreds of recordings for artists including Horace Silver, Freddie Hubbard, Sal…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 084 - Augie Bello; Bringing his original music on social media and building a large following
New York Born and raised multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, producer, and songwriter, Augie Bello's musical style is distinctly eclectic and incorporates…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 083 - Katja Rieckermann; touring with mega star Rod Stewart for almost 15 years
This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing saxophonist and author, Katja Rieckermann. We had done an interview at NAMM, but the noise level was so out of…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 082 - Alex Hahn; Competing and winning 1st place at the Michael Brecker International Saxophone Competition
Today's guest is non-other than the young phenom, Alex Hahn, a multi-award winning saxophonist, educator and composer based in Los Angeles, California. He…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 081 - Mindi Abair; Defining her own niche in the saxophone and music world
Author, businesswoman, composer and top-level saxophonist, Mindi Abair, has defined her own niche in the saxophone and music world. She debuted her solo career…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 080 - Jeff Antoniuk; Online jazz education learning resource and community
Having been born in Canada, grown up in Nigeria, studied music at University of North Texas, and touring in places such as Siberia, Jeff Antoniuk, truly brings…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 079 - Derek Brown; Performing over 200 international shows and in every state in the US
Saxophonist, composer, educator Derek Brown, has performed over 200 international shows and in every state in the US as part of his Fifty-Fifty tour. He has…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 078 - Rajiv Halim; Being a Key Leaves artist
Saxophonist, composer and educator, Rajiv Halim, performs regularly with his Rajiv Halim Quintet in the greater Chicago area. Rajiv was the saxophonist for the…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 077 - Jody Espina; Founder, president and designer of JodyJazz Saxophone & Clarinet Mouthpieces
Jody Espina is the founder, president and designer of JodyJazz Saxophone & Clarinet Mouthpieces. He is a highly regarded Jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 076 - Chika Inoue; Expanding the limits of the saxophone technique and artistry
Chika Inoue, has been praised for her beautiful tone, acute sensitivity and virtuosic technique. She has received numerous performance awards in competitions…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 075 - Caleb Chapman; Running CC Soundhouse in Utah and the Crescent Super Band
Meet Saxophonist, Author, Producer, Composer and Arranger Caleb Chapman. For the past 22 years, Caleb has run CC Soundhouse in Utah. His bands, comprised of…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 074 - Darren Rahn; Finding your voice, and the role your equipment should play
In our latest series of interviews from the NAMM 2020 Show in Anaheim, Donna interviewed Saxophonist, Producer, Composer and Arranger Darren Rahn. Darren has…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 073 - Lefreque (Hans Kuijt); How the LefreQue works and helps someone's tone
In this episode, Donna interviewed Hans Kuijt, from LefreQue.com, a Dutch-based company that won the School Band and Orchestra award for innovative technology…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEp 072 - Matt Otto; Aural skills and what they can do for your playing
Matt Otto is one of my favorite saxophone players and teachers. Matt's approach to the language and creativity is one of the most important voices in the jazz…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 071 - Vanessa Collier; Blues/Funk/Soul Saxophonist, Songwriter and Singer
Blues/Funk/Soul Saxophonist, Songwriter and Singer Vanessa Collier has been creating quite a stir in the Blues world, performing in many Blues festivals all…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 070 - Michael Lington; Topping the Contemporary Jazz charts and winning many awards
Saxophonist, Songwriter and Producer Michael Lington has been topping the Contemporary Jazz charts and winning many awards for over 2 decades with his 11…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 069 - Andrew Gould; Making a living as a full time musician
This week we welcome one of the top saxophonists in the New York area, Andrew Gould. Andrew is a full time freelance musician doing some very interesting…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 068 - Andy Farber; Jazz composition and saxophone history to build your foundation
Back when I was in high school, I attended some jazz workshops on Long Island, and I met Andy Farber at a couple of them. We became friends, and even back then…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 067 - Theo Wanne; History, design, and elements that make a great mouthpiece
I have never laughed so much and had so much fun with one of my guests as I did with Theo Wanne. Theo is one of the nicest guys in the saxophone industry and…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 066 - Grace Kelly; The roles of a band leader and picking up band members
Saxophonist, Songwriter/Composer and Vocalist Grace Kelly is on top of the music world as of late. In 2018, she was the Grand Prize winner for the John Lennon…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 065 - Kenyon Carter; Play better solos and truly improvising authentic bebop lines
Kenyon Carter is a saxophonist, recording artist, and jazz educator who has spent more than twenty five years helping countless people become better musicians…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 064 - Austin Gatus; Being a cancer survivor and performing at charity events
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 PodcastEpisode 063 - Derek Crane the "SaxSpy"; Spying vintage and modern saxophones and mouthpieces
Saxophone nerds unite! This week's episode is really fun and informative when it comes to thinking about the history of the amazing horns we play and some of…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 062 - Steve Neff; Playing and teaching saxophone and jazz improvisation
Steve Neff has been playing and teaching saxophone and jazz improvisation around the New England area for the last 30 years. He is the author of many popular…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 061 - Krzysztof Urbanski; Approaching technique through classical playing
This week we caught up with Kris Urbanski for an exciting conversation. Kris is a saxophonist and educator based out of London and has been dazzling audiences…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 060 - Claire Daly; Rovner Ambassador and endorsed by Bari Reeds and Jody Jazz Mouthpieces
Baritone Saxophonist and Jazz Educator, Claire Daly has garnered much praise and recognition during her career. She grew up in Westchester, NY, and then…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 059 - Pauline Eveno; Co-Founder and CEO of the Shape Your Own Sound mouthpiece company
Pauline Eveno is the Co-Founder and CEO of the Shape Your Own Sound mouthpiece company based out of Paris. We caught up with Pauline to talk about her studies…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 058 - Caroline Davis; Influence of being mobile in saxophone playing and composing
Mobile since her birth in Singapore, composer, and saxophonist Caroline Davis lives in Brooklyn, New York. Her debut album, Live Work & Play, was featured on…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 057 - Ted Nash; Being surrounded by professional musicians at the top of their game
Ted Nash is a multi Grammy winning woodwind artist that has one of the most impressive resumes you could imagine. This week, we had the good fortune of…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 056 - Jason Whitmore; Performing as a Sax/DJ Duo
Originally from Houston, Texas, Jason Whitmore is proud to call San Diego his home. A graduate from the University of Houston with a degree in Saxophone…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 055 - Ben Britton; Sound production and overtones
This week's episode is one that will open some doors for you. Ben Britton is an important Educator and saxophonist that is going to enlighten you on sound…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 054 - Greg Fishman; Expert on the music of Stan Getz, & author of 3 transcription books of Getz's material.
Greg Fishman started playing professionally in Chicago at the age of 14. He graduated from DePaul University in Chicago with a degree in Jazz Performance, and…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 053 - Geof Bradfield; Many things saxophone and beyond
This week features an amazing saxophonist, composer, educator, and woodwind artist, Geof Bradfield. Geof is an important voice on the Chicago scene where he…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 052 - Louis Van Taylor; Performing with Kool and the Gang
Louis Van Taylor has performed with Ray Charles, The Gap Band, Michael Bolton, Stevie Wonder Sheila E., Billy Vera and many more, but he is best known for…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 051 - Donald Harrison; Legendary jazz musician
This week is a rebroadcast of an interview Nick did a couple of years ago with the great, Donald Harrison. Please enjoy and let us know what you think! Donald…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 050 - Kirk Whalum; The saxophonist behind the iconic solo from Whitney Houston's, I Will Always Love You
Perhaps best known as the saxophonist behind the iconic solo from Whitney Houston's, I Will Always Love You, Kirk Whalum's passionate playing has been moving…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 049 - Julius Tolentino; Teaching the younger generation to play and enjoy creative music and jazz
This week features all-star saxophonist and educator, Julius Tolentino. Julius is the director of jazz at Newark Academy in Livingston, NJ and is also a…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 048 - Jody Espina; Founder, President and designer of Jody Jazz clarinet and saxophone mouthpieces
Jody Espina is the founder, President and designer of Jody Jazz clarinet and saxophone mouthpieces. Jody has extensive teaching and performing experience…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 047 - Scott Robinson; Going with your instincts and forging your own path as a musician
Scott Robinson is a saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist that has been making waves in jazz and beyond for quite sometime now. Scott is releasing his brand…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 046 - Roberto Romeo; Innovative ideas for local music shops to survive against Amazon
Roberto's Winds, at 149 W. 46th St, New York City, is one of the very few music shops left standing today in the world-famous area that used to be known as…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 045 - David Halliday; Studying with the legendary, Joe Henderson
David Halliday is a seriously busy man. Whether it's playing, teaching, or producing, David really cares about the music and saxophone at the highest level…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 044 - Miles Osland; Educator, recording and performing artist, author, arranger and composer.
Miles Osland has distinguished himself as an educator, recording and performing artist, author, arranger and composer. Currently the Director of Jazz Studies…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 043 - Jeff Ellwood; Author of "Developing Bebop Lines"
Jeff Ellwood is an important voice in education and on the tenor saxophone. He is the director of jazz studies at Mt. San Antonio College as well as adjunct…
Everything Saxophone PodcastEpisode 042 - Harvey Pittel; America's foremost classical saxophonist
Consistently acknowledged as America's foremost classical saxophonist, Harvey Pittel has popularized the very concept of the saxophone in concert and has…