Alex Hahn is a multi-award winning saxophonist and composer based in Los Angeles, California. Still early in his career, Hahn has had the opportunity to perform with many renowned artists such as Herbie Hancock, Esperanza Spalding, Bob Mintzer, Russell Ferrante, Bob Reynolds, and John Daversa. He also recorded on Michael Bublé’s last two albums, “Nobody but Me” and “love.” In addition, Hahn has performed and taught all over the world including the Panama Jazz Festival, Sitka Jazz Festival, and at International Jazz Day in Havana, Cuba and St. Petersburg, Russia.

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These 2 things are what is holding back the vast majority of saxophone players. In this episode Jay talks about what to work on to get the best returns on your practice time investment.

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On August 24th 2017 Leo Pelligrino appeared as a guest soloist with the Metropole Orkest at the BBC Proms. He played a solo intro to the Charles Mingus tune Moanin’ and the YouTube video of that performance has been viewed millions of times. Here I break down some of the extended techniques Leo P used in that clip.

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Tim Armacost is a master storyteller. HIs music is fresh and surprising in 2021, deeply rooted in the modern jazz tradition, and informed by 40 years of experience on the international jazz scene. From contributing his voice to Emilio Solla’s Grammy winning recording “Puertos” on tenor saxophone, clarinet and alto flute in 2020, to his innovative trio explorations with Jeff “Tain” Watts and Robert Hurst, to his 15 year association with NYSQ, Armacost is a dynamic presence in New York.

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The book at Sher Music:

https://www.shermusic.com/9780991077380.php

The youtube channel for the book:

https://www.youtube.com/user/timarm8

The Playlists by chapter where the examples from the book can be heard:

https://www.youtube.com/user/timarm8/playlists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=3

I visited the saxophone legend George Coleman at his home in New York City to talk about playing and learning the saxophone, his musical career and saxophone gear. We were joined by the great saxophonist Eric Alexander who studied with George Coleman for many years and considers him one of his most important musical mentors.

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