Classical saxophonist Sigurd M. Rascher, who devoted his life to redeeming his instrument from what he once bemoaned as its stereotype as an emitter of “vulgar, obtrusive sound,” has died. He was 93.

“I enjoy the combination of saxophone and electronics. I think it is part of our age, the development of electronic sounds,” said Dr. John Sampen, a professor of saxophone at Bowling Green State ...

As autumn unfolds, our fall season at Newport Classical continues to flourish. It remains a privilege to present extraordinary musicians in our City by the Sea year-round, bringing artists from around ...

While the concerto is long-established in classical music, the saxophone - 175 years after it was invented - remains a bit player in the orchestra. So why has this iconic instrument found it so hard ...

"Close enough for jazz" is a fun, shorthand way of saying that something's "good enough." Just don't use the phrase in the presence of a serious jazz musician. The expression certainly didn't come up ...

Since the 1840s, when the saxophone was invented by Adolphe Sax, the wind instrument named after him has become a key component of jazz groups ranging from big bands to small combos. It was also a ...

The William Center’s chamber music series opens Sunday at Lafayette College in Easton with the bold sound of the intrepid Prism Saxophone Quartet. For nearly three decades, the group has taken the ...

VAIL – Few people are better known anywhere for making a jazz tune sizzle and swing than saxophonist Branford Marsalis. But less recognized is his ability to groove to a classical vibe. The former ...

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