Lee Konitz – Motion

Regarded by many as Konitz's greatest album, Motion shows of the alto saxophonist versatility as a jazz improviser. Tracks such as 'Foolin' Myself' features role reversal where Konitz provides harmonic...

david sanborn – here & gone

Released in 2008, alto saxophonist David Sanborn's 'here & gone' features guest artists Eric Clapton, Derek Trucks, Joss Stone, and Sam Moore. This album has connotations of Sanborn, who is more known for...

Art Pepper Meets The Rhythm Section

Coined "a diamond of recorded jazz history" by Becky Byrkit of The All Music Guide, 'Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section' beckoned many raving responses such as "a classic east meets west, cool plus hot but...

Paul Desmond – Take Five

The single 'Take Five' was entered into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1996 after becoming a hit in 1961 and being biggest selling jazz single of all time. Written by alto saxophonist Paul Desmond, the track is...

Michael Brecker

Debut album by American saxophonist Michael Brecker, released on Impulse record label in 1987. The Allmusic review stated "Although he had been a major tenor saxophonist in the studios for nearly 20 years and...

Lester Young

Nickname "red" for his reddish hair, the green eyed American saxophonist, Lester Young, remains one of the most influential jazz artists of all time. Unlike his hard driving contemporaries, Young was the...

Stan Getz

Described as “one of the all-time great tenor saxophonists” by critic Scott Yanow, Stan Getz became known as “The Sound” because of his warm, lyrical tone. From early recordings including his...

Andy Sheppard

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