The alto saxophone is one of the most popular instruments in jazz and pop music, known for its smooth, expressive sound. Over the years, many talented musicians have made their mark playing the alto ...

Again and again, Steve Wilson has been a "first-call" saxophonist for some of the biggest bandleaders in jazz, including Christian McBride, Maria Schneider and Dave Holland, to name just a few. But he ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Deciding to learn how to play the saxophone is one thing.

The plastic Grafton alto saxophone that Charlie Parker played during a 1953 performance has returned to its place in the American Jazz Museum. Charlie Parker’s Grafton alto saxophone has returned to ...

While attending Euromold 2013 in Frankfurt, Germany, last December with a band playing 3D-printed instruments, Olaf Diegel was set a challenge by the head of 3D Systems, Avi Reichental. The Professor ...

The 12 semifinalists at Saturday's competition this year were so close in musicianship that it was nearly impossible to determine who should be named a finalist. The 2008 Thelonious Monk Institute of ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. From the dulcet tones of Kenny G to the infectious hook to ...

"It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of our lifelong friend and bandmate," Bob Seger announced Wednesday Alto Reed, an original member of Bob Seger's Silver Bullet Band, died ...