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  2. Alto saxophone - Wikipedia

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    Alto saxophone; Woodwind instrument; Classification: Single-reed: Hornbostel–Sachs classification: 422.212-71 (Single-reed aerophone with keys) Inventor(s) Adolphe Sax: Developed: 1840s: Playing range; The alto saxophone in E ♭ sounds a major sixth lower than written. Most professional models have a high F♯ key, although higher notes are ...

  3. Saxophone Sonata (Creston) - Wikipedia

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    At the time Creston composed his sonata, French composers were leading the development of the classical saxophone. [11] The saxophone suffered from a dearth of original concert repertoire: aside from the exceptions of Glazunov's Concerto, Debussy's Rhapsodie and Creston's own Suite, Leesons's recitals of the time were dominated by vocal and string transcriptions.

  4. Saxophone Concerto (Adams) - Wikipedia

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    The Saxophone Concerto was Adams's first composition following his three-hour oratorio The Gospel According to the Other Mary.Adams, whose father played alto saxophone in swing bands during the 1930s, has cited his early exposure to such jazz saxophonists as John Coltrane, Eric Dolphy, and Wayne Shorter as inspiration for the piece.

  5. List of concert works for saxophone - Wikipedia

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    Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano, Op. 29 (1970)—Robert Muczynski [38] Variations on a Dorian Theme for alto saxophone and piano (1972)—Gordon Jacob; Four Moods for Alto Saxophone and Piano (1975)—Phil Woods; Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano (1979)—John Worley; Albanian Summer (1980)—Dave Smith; Divertimento (1982)—Charles ...

  6. Reflections (2006 Frank Morgan album) - Wikipedia

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    And this strong studio session-recorded in the legendary studios of Rudy Van Gelder-captures Morgan’s lyrical, swinging alto sax sound at its best. ... The rapport between Morgan and his fellow musicians is strong, and the music flows organically throughout. This one’s a winner". [7]

  7. Mezzo-soprano saxophone - Wikipedia

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    The mezzo-soprano saxophone, sometimes called the F alto saxophone, is an instrument in the saxophone family. It is in the key of F, pitched a whole tone above the alto saxophone . Its size and the sound are similar to the E ♭ alto, although the upper register sounds more like a B ♭ soprano .

  8. Noah Howard Quartet - Wikipedia

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    Noah Howard Quartet is the debut album by alto saxophonist Noah Howard. It was recorded in New York City during January 1966, and was released later that year by ESP-Disk. On the album, Howard is joined by trumpeter Ric Colbeck, bassist Scotty Holt, and percussionist Dave Grant. [1] [2] [3] [4]

  9. Marshall Allen - Wikipedia

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    Allen is best known for his mastery of explosive, jarring, chaotic sound effects on the alto saxophone. Some have referred to this as a "pyrotechnic" playing style. [6] He has said that he "wanted to play on a broader sound basis rather than on chords" (1971 interview with Tam Fiofori) [7]).

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