In my previous post, ‘Meet The Saxophone Family‘, I gave a brief introduction to the whole family of E♭ and B♭ saxophones. It’s time to look at the bigger members of the family in more detail and what makes them both special… and awkward. Here is my family portrait: E♭ Baritone Saxophone The E♭ baritoneRead more
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Pretty much all of us start our saxophone journey on Alto or Tenor Saxophone. These instruments are the perfect size to learn on, have a pitch range that makes for comfortable listening, and have a wealth of music to play. I started on alto, but was soon drawn to the bigger sound of the BaritoneRead more
In January 2023 I had the pleasure of exploring the hidden treasures of the Musical Instruments Museum (Musée des Instruments de Musique) in Brussels, Belgium. Exhibited in a striking 5-storey Art Nouveau building, it boasts a collection of ‘the 1200 most interesting instruments’. Strange Musical Instruments It took a few hours to explore the vastRead more
Afrobeat is an exciting musical genre originating from West Africa, characterised by its syncopated rhythms, long instrumental solos, and dominating horn sections. The genre has seen a recent growth in popularity on the UK music scene and frequently crosses over into mainstream jazz. We asked Joe Henwood, Baritone Sax player of Nubiyan Twist, to talk aboutRead more
