What a sound! We all want an “identifiable sound.” Well, one of the most “identifiable sounds”around is Paul Desmond. Take a listen
https://youtu.be/TZaUByp-AX4
Happy Saturday!
Check out this version of Take Five…This is a far superior performance, IMHO, to the 1959 studio recording.
RIP-Lee Konitz
Lee Konitz was a true innovator… Truly an individual player…
Charlie Parker Live at the Hi-Hat
Check out this recording! Stuck a home? Try listening to this lesser known Charlie Parker recording…Sure, you have heard Now’s The Time a thousand times, but not this version! https://youtu.be/hZ7HYueee6g
Jazz Samba
58 yrs ago! Highly influential album
Oiling your saxophone
Stan Getz
You can’t go wrong with Stan.
He plays all styles… wonderfully!
Check this one out: https://youtu.be/dKrrJM2e5ds
Sonny Stitt
I’ve listened to a lot of Sonny Stitt over the years, but missed this one!
Take a listen: https://youtu.be/NyN68uRZ6zk
Joshua Redman
If you have never heard Joshua Redman, you are truly missing out on history. Strong words, but true, in my opinion. With a world full of “bigger, faster, louder” playing, he is truly a gem of a player…. Incredible technique? Sure! But.. SUPER creative… Such a joy to listen to him… I have had the joy to hear him live 3 times over the last 25 yrs… If you are in the St. Louis area, check him out this weekend. STUDENTS: check out the student discount.
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Are you looking for saxophone lessons? All levels welcome!
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Angie Kraft has been an active performer and educator in the St. Louis area for over 20 years. Although jazz is her first musical love, Angie has played in a wide variety of musical settings, including jazz combos, big bands, rock bands, concert bands, and instrumental duos. Angie cites Lee Konitz,Cannonball Adderley, Paul Desmond, Stan Getz and Miles Davis as some of her favorite musicians. Many of Angie’s students have obtained top honors in the region, and have experienced great success in the field of music education, and performance.
CONTACT: angie@stlsax.com