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Frank Wellington Wess (January 4, 1922 – October 30, 2013) [1] was an American jazz saxophonist and flutist. He was renowned for his extensive solo work; however, he was also remembered for his time playing with Count Basie's band during the early 1950s into the early 1960s.
Jazz saxophonists are musicians who play various types of saxophones (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone etc.) in jazz and its associated subgenres. The techniques and instrumentation of this type of performance have evolved over the 20th century, influenced by both movements of musicians that became the subgenres and by particularly influential sax players who helped reshape ...
Riggs also appeared as a jazz soloist with the United States Navy Commodores in Washington, D.C. Riggs is the leader and founder of The Official Texas Jazz Orchestra, a Dallas-based ensemble dedicated to performing state of the art large jazz ensemble music. Riggs has conducted All-State Jazz Bands in Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Tennessee.
The Quartet toured across America and Europe. In 1967, Lloyd was voted "Jazz Artist of the Year" by DownBeat magazine. [6] Lloyd is given credit for anticipating world music by incorporating music from other cultures into his compositions, as early as the late 1950s. He describes his music as having "danced on many shores". [7]
Gregory also played saxophone on Andy Fairweather Low's 1975 album La Booga Rooga. [1] He also spent some time in Nigeria, playing with Fela Kuti at his Afrika Shrine. In the 1980s, Gregory decided to go freelance. He took on television work and continued with session work. In 1983 he played the saxophone on George Michael's hit "Careless ...
He played the soprano saxophone solo on the number-one hit single "Listen to What the Man Said" by the band Wings. In 1976, he played the theme "I Still Can't Sleep" in Taxi Driver. [7] Scott also composed the soundtrack for 1980's Stir Crazy. [8] In 1982, he collaborated with Johnny Mathis on "Without Us", the theme to the 1980s sitcom Family ...
Bob Sheppard is an American jazz musician who plays saxophone, clarinet, and flute. He has been a touring and studio musician for albums, film, and television and has released solo albums. He has been a touring and studio musician for albums, film, and television and has released solo albums.
Edentia for soprano saxophone and electronic music (2007)—Karlheinz Stockhausen; Three Jazzicals for soprano saxophone and tuba (2009)—Howard J. Buss; Cosmic Portraits for flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, and tenor saxophone (2009)—Howard J. Buss; Lullaby opus 81c for alto saxophone, violin and piano (2018)—Nimrod Borenstein