famous jazz saxophone players that are alive?

metalhead_matt · 10-17-2005, 09:46 AM

could you name me some famous jazz saxophone players? that are still alive? gotta make a film, need a famous saxophone player
thanks

dj_ando · 10-17-2005, 09:58 AM

well, dale barlow takes an ensemble class that i'm in.. he's one of australia's very best saxophonists, he's played with all the greats, and was in art blakey's band for a number of years. a really incredible player, but i doubt that'll help you in the UK. are you looking for an interview or something?

Grant · 10-17-2005, 02:04 PM

Wayne Shorter and Pharaoh Sanders are right up your alley.

***Zappa*** · 10-17-2005, 02:16 PM

Sonny Rollins is still kickin', as is Ornette Coleman,

metalhead_matt · 10-17-2005, 03:28 PM

i know im from the UK, but which ones of those are american?
im making a simpsons film you see, need a famous american jazz saxophone player
thanks for the replies by the way

Lydisk · 10-17-2005, 04:09 PM

sonny,shorter,brecker(i like him...hang in there bro)

Manticore Guy · 10-17-2005, 06:09 PM

Dave Leibman, Joe Lovano

HaVIC5 · 10-17-2005, 06:56 PM

Ron Holloway

jake plays guitar · 10-17-2005, 07:53 PM

Sonny Rollins. one of my personal faves

Grant · 10-17-2005, 07:54 PM

I really hope Michael Brecker pulls through, he is a master saxman.

Fatback · 10-17-2005, 11:28 PM

Bob Mintzer...his work with YellowJackets is incredible as is his enjoyable stuff with the Bob Mintzer Big Band.

Lydisk · 10-18-2005, 09:45 AM

i forgot lee konitz

~~starless and bible black~~ · 10-18-2005, 11:34 AM

Bird Lives!

metBANS · 10-18-2005, 02:59 PM

I say either Ornette Coleman of James Moody. My first choice would be James Moody, as he played with Dizzy Gillespie Dizzy's whole career and he played with tons of other awesome players. He has some really good stories, and is a great guy to talk to. Personally since he is 80 years old and still plays everywhere and still scats and still runs around on stage, I think that in itself is amazing.

If you ever get the chance, see the Dizzy All-Star Band, its just great to see a band where everything clicks almost every show they play.

Munky_Jam · 10-18-2005, 11:35 PM

what sort of thing are you doing

Flamencology · 10-22-2005, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metalhead_matt

i know im from the UK, but which ones of those are american?
im making a simpsons film you see, need a famous american jazz saxophone player
thanks for the replies by the way

Well, Bleeding Gums Murphy from The Simpsons was based on Hamiet Bluiett, if that helps you out any...

jazzfunkboy · 10-22-2005, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Passion,Grace and Fire

Wayne Shorter and Pharaoh Sanders are right up your alley.

holy ****! is pharoah sanders still gigging? is he still into free jazz? if he is i have got to see him. this mans playing is enough to make me cry.

HeatherHaze · 11-01-2005, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by HaVIC5

Ron Holloway

Ron's great, and a nice guy too...but I'm not sure I'd say he's "famous" exactly. Not yet anyway.

Prattinator999 · 11-05-2005, 10:10 PM

Branford Marsalis.

Saw him last year in California.

Great player, he's a Marsalis for God's sake...

Saxamassima3 · 11-06-2005, 09:34 PM

Why has no one mentioned Kenny Garrett???

best wishes to Michael Brecker

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10-17-2005, 09:58 AM	#2
dj_ando spizzichino for president Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: sydney, australia Posts: 349	well, dale barlow takes an ensemble class that i'm in.. he's one of australia's very best saxophonists, he's played with all the greats, and was in art blakey's band for a number of years. a really incredible player, but i doubt that'll help you in the UK. are you looking for an interview or something?

10-17-2005, 02:04 PM	#3
Grant What Love? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montreal,Canada Posts: 1,464	Wayne Shorter and Pharaoh Sanders are right up your alley.

10-17-2005, 03:28 PM	#5
metalhead_matt Coathanger Babymasher. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: England Posts: 1,646	i know im from the UK, but which ones of those are american? im making a simpsons film you see, need a famous american jazz saxophone player thanks for the replies by the way

10-17-2005, 04:09 PM	#6
Lydisk Roskilde '07 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Naked City Posts: 9,429	sonny,shorter,brecker(i like him...hang in there bro)

10-17-2005, 06:09 PM	#7
Manticore Guy Mat eats horse**** Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Orange, NJ Posts: 1,165	Dave Leibman, Joe Lovano

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HaVIC5 The Armed Pawn Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Maryland USA Posts: 10,173	Ron Holloway

10-17-2005, 07:53 PM	#9
jake plays guitar Dig Jazz Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,429	Sonny Rollins. one of my personal faves

10-17-2005, 07:54 PM	#10
Grant What Love? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montreal,Canada Posts: 1,464	I really hope Michael Brecker pulls through, he is a master saxman.

10-17-2005, 11:28 PM	#11
Fatback old funk meister Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: is everything in real estate Posts: 115	Bob Mintzer...his work with YellowJackets is incredible as is his enjoyable stuff with the Bob Mintzer Big Band.

10-18-2005, 09:45 AM	#12
Lydisk Roskilde '07 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Naked City Posts: 9,429	i forgot lee konitz

10-18-2005, 11:34 AM	#13
~~starless and bible black~~ Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,140	Bird Lives!

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metBANS Super Rad!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 101	I say either Ornette Coleman of James Moody. My first choice would be James Moody, as he played with Dizzy Gillespie Dizzy's whole career and he played with tons of other awesome players. He has some really good stories, and is a great guy to talk to. Personally since he is 80 years old and still plays everywhere and still scats and still runs around on stage, I think that in itself is amazing. If you ever get the chance, see the Dizzy All-Star Band, its just great to see a band where everything clicks almost every show they play.

10-18-2005, 11:35 PM	#15
Munky_Jam Thats my upright Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sydney (Newtown) Posts: 1,014	what sort of thing are you doing

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Prattinator999 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: I live on a very large rock, in a very large hole. Posts: 1,392	Branford Marsalis. Saw him last year in California. Great player, he's a Marsalis for God's sake...

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Saxamassima3 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 89	Why has no one mentioned Kenny Garrett??? best wishes to Michael Brecker