Gene “Daddy G” Barge, a well-rounded saxophone player, songwriter and Grammy-winning producer, has died. He was 98. His daughter says Barge died in his sleep in his Chicago home on ...
Silhouette of jazz musician playing saxophone in night club spotlights. Side view of unrecognizable stylish man performing melody on sax lit stage lights. Young guy saxophonist enjoying music indoors.
Born and reared in James City County, Piggott’s passion for music began in church when he first played drums and the trombone. “I switched to the saxophone in the sixth grade, about age 12. I told my ...
Bandon Showcase is presenting Arcis Saxophone Quartet in concert on Monday, March 10, at the Sprague Community Theater.Named after Munich's Arcis Street, Arcis ...
The saxophone (the tenor and alto varieties) only began to play an important role in the big-band swing era, when Johnny Hodges and Coleman Hawkins emerged as one of the best jazz saxophonists of ...
It’s no surprise what he picked to solo in his early sax playing days: Love Me Tender, an Elvis classic. Longero's only inspiration bigger than Elvis? Papa Steve. "He’s my biggest supporter in ...