Author Archives: angie

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

Check out this version of Take Five…This is a far superior performance, IMHO, to the 1959 studio recording.

Lee Konitz was a true innovator… Truly an individual player…

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

58 yrs ago! Highly influential album How Stan Getz And Jazz Samba Conquered The World

You can’t go wrong with Stan. He plays all styles… wonderfully! Check this one out: https://youtu.be/dKrrJM2e5ds

I’ve listened to a lot of Sonny Stitt over the years, but missed this one! Take a listen: https://youtu.be/NyN68uRZ6zk

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 […]

Are you looking for saxophone lessons?   All levels welcome! Are you looking for entertainment for your event?  Give me a call! Take a listen to the band I perform with at www.danburystreet.com 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 […]