IT IS SAXOPHONE DAY
SUCH GREAT MEMORIES OF HIGH SCHOOL
AND MY SON PLAYING TENOR SAXOPHONE
IN MARCHING AND JAZZ BAND
HE CONTINUES TO PLAY IN A JAZZ BAND TODAY
When : Always November 6th
Saxophone Day is today. The Saxophone is a classical woodwind instrument. It is an essential instrument in jazz bands, symphonic bands, marching bands and more. It's only fitting that this great instrument has a day of recognition all to its own.
The Saxophone was invented around 1840. It was created by Adolphe Sax, a Belgian musical instrument maker. The sax is made of brass.
Adophe Sax invented 8 types of saxophones: Sopranino, Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass, Contrabass, and Subcontrabass. The first Saxophone ever created was the Bass Saxophone. A 9th type of Saxophone, the Soprillo Saxophone, was invented in 2004. It is the smallest Saxophone.
Some famous Saxophone Players (Alphabetical order):
- John Coltrane
- Stan Getz
- Coleman Randolph Hawkins "Hawk"
- James Moody
- Charlie "The Bird" Parker
- Lester Prez Young
Happy Saxophone Day!!!
INFO FROM:
http://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/November/saxophoneday.htm
I did not know there was a saxophone day. I love learning something new. Both my older brother and son played the sax in school but neither stayed with it. I am glad Erik has and hope someday to hear him play.
ReplyDeleteWell you learn something new every day! :o
ReplyDeleteI learned about Saxophone day on our local news. I did not know that your brother and son played the sax in school. I am glad he has stayed with it also and will have to send you some of him playing.
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