Everything Saxophone Podcast

Sylvain Carton, originally from France, is a multi-instrumentalist (woodwinds, guitars) and composer currently residing in Los Angeles. He has recorded and performed for numerous groups, including Aly and Aj, Beats Antique, Tenacious D, and Lord Huron, among others. Sylvain is a composer and producer, crafting music for films, commercials, documentaries, and various other mediums. His […] The post...

At 22 years old, Austin Gatus has had many accomplishments in his young career. Austin has performed with Dave Koz locally here in Los Angeles, as well as on the Dave Koz Jazz Cruises to Europe and Alaska. He sat in with the Average White Band a couple of times on a recent tour, and […] The post Austin Gatus; Interview & Live Performances at the NAMM Show 2024, Ep 196 appeared first on Everything...

Emerging from their lively Kent base in the UK, TJ saxophones had their beginnings in the early 1990s. Over the years, these instruments have transformed into a globally respected brand, celebrated for their excellence in Student, Step-up, and Professional horns. Learn more about these amazing saxophones in this episode from the NAMM Show 2024, featuring […] The post Introducing the New Trevor Jam...

Pianist, saxophonist, composer, arranger, and conductor – whatever it is Gordon Goodwin touches, it’s all about his love of music. Gordon was born in Wichita, Kansas, and Goodwin’s parents moved to Southern California when Goodwin was four. He completed his formal music education at Cal State University-Northridge, and began working as a live performer at […] The post Gordon Goodwin; Multiple Gram...

For the second time, we are featuring New York-based saxophonist and composer Sam Newsome on this episode. Sam Newsome often works in the medium of solo saxophone, and has released several critically acclaimed solo saxophone CDs. Since we last spoke to Sam in episode 106 in 2021, he has won the Soprano Saxophone category in […] The post Soprano Saxophonist, Sam Newsome; Taking Cosmic Unconsciousne...

In this episode, we are featuring one of the Pop/Rock world’s most recognizable saxophonists, John Helliwell. If you’ve ever heard The Logical Song, or Take the Long Way Home, Give a Little Bit, or It’s Raining Again by Supertramp, you’ve heard saxophonist and woodwinds specialist, John Anthony Helliwell. Born in West Yorkshire, England, John’s first […] The post John Anthony Helliwell; One of the...

A native of New Orleans, the birthplace of America’s music, Victor Goines is an accomplished composer, musician, and educator. He serves as the president and chief executive officer of Jazz St. Louis. In 2016, his composition Untamed Elegance, a tribute to the Jazz Age, was performed by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Other commissions include […] The post Victor Goines Podcast; Paying homag...

Jason Mingledorff is one of the most versatile and in-demand saxophonists playing in New Orleans’ eclectic, thriving music scene. After earning a Bachelor of Music in classical saxophone at the University of Alabama, Jason moved to New Orleans in 1995 to study under jazz patriarch Ellis Marsalis at the University of New Orleans. He has […] The post Jason Mingledorff Podcast; Soulful New Orleans Sa...

This is a Bonus episode! (This is the type of Bonus content that Patrons get on a regular basis. For more info on becoming a Patron, Click Here) There was so much positive feedback from our 2 previous episodes with Pedro Eustache (episodes 187 & 188), we decided to add a 3rd episode. In this […] The post Pedro Eustache Podcast; Bonus Episode on Improvisation Ep.189 appeared first on Everything Sax...

This episode is Part 2 of a 2-part series with the world-class woodwind specialist, Pedro Eustache. In this episode, we talked about: 🎷 How he came to the sax from the flute 🎷 The effect of Joe Allard & Dave Liebman on his playing 🎷 Why Pedro plays all those instruments & how he finds […] The post Pedro Eustache Podcast; Having the right mindset to master over 600 instruments, Ep 188 appeared f...

This episode is Part 1 of a 2-part series with the world-class woodwind specialist, Pedro Eustache. Pedro, widely known as Pedro Flute, was born in Caracas, Venezuela, and has been a US citizen for decades. Pedro’s beginnings were marked by a rich musical culture inspired by his family, and in particular his brother, who exposed […] The post Pedro Eustache Podcast; Music transcending through sound...

Max Ionata has garnered critical acclaim for his fresh take on the standards of the Jazz Masters. Born in 1972, he is considered one of the greatest Italian contemporary saxophonists on the scene today, having published over 70 records. Max has recorded with musicians such as Robin Eubanks, Mike Stern, Joe Locke, Bob Mintzer, Joel […] The post Max Ionata Podcast; Fresh take on the Jazz Masters, Ep...

Carly Stock is a Los Angeles-born jazz saxophonist and woodwind artist known for her big tone and even bigger personality.  Since she first started the saxophone, Carly fell in love with masters like Kenny Garrett and Antonio Hart, and as she honed her craft, began implementing their creativity, huge sounds, and grit into her own […] The post Carly Stock Podcast; Inspiring a new generation of fema...

Latin Grammy Award Winner, Dr. Ed Calle,  is one of the most versatile saxophonists in the world. Having been born to Spanish parents in Caracas, Venezuela, he showed tremendous musical potential at an early age, developing his own distinct sound (which many have said is part of his DNA). Dr. Calle can be heard on […] The post Dr. Ed Calle Podcast; The Most Versatile Saxophonist On The Planet – Ep...

This episode, filmed on location at the Jody Jazz Factory in Savannah, GA, is a masterclass by Jody Espina in saxophone mouthpiece anatomy. Even if you are not an equipment geek, this episode will answer all your saxophone mouthpiece questions. Jody went into great detail about: A possible reason for why your low notes do […] The post Saxophone Mouthpiece Masterclass with Jody Espina of Jody Jazz ...

In the 3rd part of our series, A Day in the Life at the Jody Jazz Factory, Donna interviewed Danielle Walker, Manager, Accounts & Relations Artist & Manager. Along with her other responsibilities, Danielle is the main mouthpiece play-tester at Jody Jazz. She could be testing up to 300 mouthpieces a day! In order to […] The post Play testing saxophone mouthpieces at the Jody Jazz Factory – Ep 182 a...

In this episode on location from Savannah, GA, you get to see how each Jody Jazz mouthpiece is made. From the bar stock, through the CNC machinery, through the buffing and detailing…every step along the way. Whether you are an equipment geek or not, everyone will get something from this episode. We strongly encourage you […] The post How Your Jody Jazz Mouthpiece is Made; Jody Jazz Podcast – Ep 18...

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like inside a factory producing saxophone and clarinet mouthpieces, you will want to listen to and watch our new 4-part series documenting a day in the life at the Jody Jazz Factory. Donna was invited down to Savannah, GA to see how JodyJazz mouthpieces are made, start to finish. […] The post A Day In The Life At The Jody Jazz Factory; Jody Espina Podcast – Ep 180...

One of the biggest releases from the saxophone industry this year has been the new DV HR alto saxophone mouthpiece from Jody Jazz Mouthpieces. Hear what it sounds like, and get all the latest information from Jody Espina President of Jody Jazz. Plus: see which famous band is endorsing Jody Jazz discover the Jody Jazz […] The post JodyJazz Mouthpieces Podcast; Meet the new DV HR Alto Sax Mouthpiece...

Get a close-up look at the New & Revolutionary Eastman 52nd Street Model 852 Tenor Saxophone! In this episode, Donna interviewed Ryan Richman, of Eastman Winds, Live at the NAMM Show 2023 in Anaheim, CA. There are so many ergonomic improvements to the saxophone with this horn. The sound is even throughout the range. The […] The post Ryan Richman of Eastman Winds Podcast; Meet the New, Revolutionar...

A number of classical saxophonists had approached me at the NAMM Show a few years ago to let me know about the Lefreque Sound Bridge. They were saying it radically improved their overall sound and made it more efficient to produce in-tune pitches due to the way the Lefreque Sound Bridge bypassed some of the […] The post Lefreque Podcast; Live from the NAMM Show 2023 – Ep 177 appeared first on Ever...

You’ve probably heard all the buzz about the release of the Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker. This episode dives deep into the publishing of those notebooks and more! Dr. David Demsey is the Coordinator of Jazz Studies at William Paterson University in New Jersey. He completed his Doctoral Studies at the Eastman School of Music, […] The post David Demsey Podcast; Sneak Peek into the Michael B...

At the NAMM Show 2023, I was able to corner Maxime Carron of SYOS Mouthpieces for a few minutes to get the scoop on the latest happenings with the company. Every year, their booth is so crowded, it’s almost impossible to get even a couple of minutes with them. We also talked about new places […] The post SYOS Mouthpieces Saxophone Podcast; Live from the NAMM Show 2023 – Ep 175 appeared first on Ev...

You may not have heard about the new, patented design of the EMEO Digital Practice Saxophone. At the NAMM Show 2023, it was a big hit – their booth was crowded every single day. I spoke with Oleg Raskin from EMEO, and we talked about: The features of the EMEO Digital Practice Saxophone The purpose […] The post EMEO Digital Practice Saxophone Podcast Live at the NAMM Show 2023; A new patented desig...

Richard Pavlidis is a saxophonist, composer, teacher and multi-instrumentalist from Melbourne, Australia. Educated at the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne, Richard has toured Australia, New Zealand and Europe and has performed at major festivals including Splendour in the Grass, The Manly Jazz Festival in Sydney, and the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. Richard’s debut […] The post...