15 soulful tunes on the saxophone



If the soul could sing, it would sound tak.Kogda in 1841 by Adolphe Sax created the saxophone, and he could not imagine how popular this would be a musical instrument in the future. Saxophone - is not only an integral part of jazz, but also an ideal transistor that can convey the mood and state of mind of man.

In honor of the 200th anniversary of the inventor of the saxophone Website has collected the best tunes that have been played on the instrument.



Candy Dulfer and Dave Stewart - Lily Was Here

Back in 1989 Dave Stewart then invited anyone yet not known saxophonist Candy Dulfer fulfill the party in his song, and as a result did this Lily Was Here. It can listen to forever and it will never get bored.



Kenny G - The Moment

Kenny G during the life of the most successful saxophonist, selling a total of more than 30 million copies of the records. And this is no accident, after all, in fact, each person can find his music something of his own. His songs - a sample of the perfect combination of jazz improvisation and soft, soothing tunes.



Igor Butman - Lullaby Dipper

Saxophonist Igor Butman called "the trademark of Russian jazz." In each of its note, every sound of his instruments are elusive spiritual harmony. And for that he is loved and appreciated not only here but also abroad.



Charlie Parker - Summertime

If you want to hear the sound of the saxophone in the hands of a true master, the Summertime by Charlie Parker vivid example. He honed his skills playing up to 15 hours each day. What can I say, sneaks up ants!



John Coltrane - Blue Train

John Coltrane - one of the most famous and talented improvisers of his era. For him the Blue Train - this is not another recurring tune and find their sound and style. In general, a real talent, a genius who has used the full possibilities of the instrument.



Sonny Rollins - St. Thomas

One musician Ralph Burton walked across the Brooklyn Bridge, when he heard the sound of a lone saxophone. At first he thought that he just thought, but then he realized that jazz playing on the footpath, one in the morning. It was Sonny Rollins, who played St. Thomas and The Bridge.



Lester Young & The Oscar Peterson Trio - There Will Never Be Another You

It happens that people are born with great talent. It thus had Lester Young, who for 10 years played the violin, drums and trumpet. In one interview, he jokingly told how decided to switch to the saxophone: percussion instruments had to collect for a long time and "all the pretty girls were taken away other musicians." Well, even if it is so, then the girl "gave" us a great musician!



Coleman Hawkins - Body And Soul

Coleman Hawkins - the patriarch of jazz saxophone, one of the great tenor saxophonist of the XX century. In 1939 he recorded his version of Body And Soul, which became one of the most brilliant jazz hits. This is music for the soul and body, so it is the absolute truth.



Fausto Papetti - Emmanuelle

It's hard to find a more romantic and Italian ladies' man than Fausto Papetti. Outstanding music of saxophonist always recognizable by their inherent unobtrusive tone, picturesque scenes and mild melancholy. At such moments you want to your hand was the hand of a loved one.



Dexter Gordon - Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry

If only it was possible to portray in music a lonely man walking at night, it would be a ringtone Dexter Gordon. It has found an echo in the hearts of thousands of people, and in 1980, the musician was rightfully inducted into the Hall of Fame of jazz. By the way, few know, but he was also the godfather of future drummer, "Metallica", Lars Ulrich.



Gerry Mulligan - Lullaby Of The Leaves

Gerry Mulligan - one of the founders of jazz. Who, if not him, to know how to play the saxophone, to gather a crowd. Jerry was able to give a heavy instrument sound easy. In jazz, there is no musician who'd owned a tool better than he.



Cannonball Adderley - Love For Sale

Once Adderley café "Bohemia", where at this time the group played Oscar Pettiford. Adderley wore his saxophone with him, mainly out of fear that he would be stolen. He was asked to replace saxophonist latecomer then Adderley became a local sensation.



Ben Webster - When Your Lover Has Gone

Saxophonist Ben Webster has always featured a powerful and warm sound, viscous flow and infectious swing. It is hard to find at this tenor saxophonist average or bad record. Almost all of its wheels - a classic.



Joe Henderson - Blue Bossa

Joe Henderson was able to prove that it is possible to successfully promote jazz, while not lowering it to the level of pop. Absolutely deserved award "Grammy" for best jazz instrumental album.



David Sanborn - Lisa

When David was 11 years old, a doctor advised him to play a wind instrument, in order to strengthen the lungs. Sanborn chose the saxophone, and has since appeared in the world one of the most talented and emotional saxophone.



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