Saxophonist and composer David Bixler joins host Donna Schwartz on the ep. 250 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast to share his musical journey, creative insights, and more!

Below is a detailed timestamp guide to help you navigate the key highlights of our conversation with David Bixler:

00:00 How he got into music  06:17 Mentors and inspirations while starting out 12:44 What made him move to New York 16:15 His ‘Blue Note’ story 18:37 His advice for those who get intimidated on jamming with others 22:55 What you shouldn’t do at a jam session 30:07 “If you operate from fear, you’ll never grow” 40:28 Influence of Langston Hughes  49:03 Thought process for improvisation 51:09 Playing for a trio 01:02:48 Music as a conversation

Explore more about David Bixler—his music, background, and socials—all in one place: https://saxophonepodcast.com/saxophonist-david-bixler-pursuing-creative-conversations-with-improvisation-ep-250 

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