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  2. Alto saxophone - Wikipedia

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    The alto saxophone is a member of the saxophone family of woodwind instruments. Saxophones were invented by Belgian instrument designer Adolphe Sax in the 1840s and patented in 1846. The alto saxophone is pitched in the key of E ♭ , smaller than the B ♭ tenor but larger than the B ♭ soprano .

  3. Saxophone Sonata (Creston) - Wikipedia

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    Tim Page of The New York Times wrote in 1983 that he considered the sonata underrated, complimenting its authentic and "distinctly American sound". [35] According to Simmons, the sonata is "probably Creston's single most widely performed and best-known work". [36] It is widely considered an influential piece in the classical saxophone repertoire.

  4. Selmer Mark VI - Wikipedia

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    Lou Donaldson playing a Selmer Mk VI alto Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone Concert model with high F#, right hand G#, D to E flat trill and C to D trill using the palm key E flat. The Selmer Mark VI is a saxophone produced from 1954 to 1981. Production shifted to the Mark VII for the tenor and alto in the mid-1970s (see discussion of serial ...

  5. Soprillo - Wikipedia

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    The World's Smallest Saxophone (YouTube) - Jim Cheek from London's Sax Shop explains the soprillo in detail. Nigel Wood Music – information about the soprillo and the National Saxophone Choir of Great Britain. Jay C. Easton's Strange saxes page, includes pictures and sound clips of his soprillo.

  6. 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.

  7. Category:Jazz alto saxophonists - Wikipedia

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    A category for jazz saxophonist whose primary, or sole, instrument is alto saxophone. Subcategories. This category has only the following subcategory. ...

  8. Johnny Hodges - Wikipedia

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    Johnny Hodges (July 25, 1907 – May 11, 1970) was an American alto saxophonist, best known for solo work with Duke Ellington's big band. He played lead alto in the saxophone section for many years.

  9. Bob Pritchard (composer) - Wikipedia

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    Bob Pritchard (born 1956 in Calgary, Alberta) is a composer and teacher.His creative work includes experimental concert music, interactive music and video pieces, sound installations, direct synthesis, video/film, radiophonic works, and software development.

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