Invented in the early 1840s, the saxophone was a relative latecomer to music—and to jazz. But starting in the mid-1920s, with the rise of the big bands, the instrument slowly but steadily evolved from ...

John Gunther teaches our jazz saxophone majors, including BM, MM and DMA students. At all levels, Gunther works with his students to develop and maintain a solid foundation in the physical aspects of ...

Jazz saxophonist and composer Dennis Mitcheltree has released his fifth album as a leader. It’s titled “Nevermind the Circus.” Mitcheltree is a mainstay of the tenor saxophone world, having been based ...

Renowned the world over for his slick, funky and Rhythm & Blues-influenced jazz style, Sanborn, whose major instrument is the alto-saxophone, is a multi-Grammy Award winner If you ever tuned in to ...