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Everything Saxophone Podcast — 275 episodes

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1

Saxophonist Greg Banaszak; Olympic-style Preparation for Performances, Ep. 273

2

Saxophonist Nick May; How he became a Classical Saxophone Phenom

3

How Pete Christlieb's Life was Shaped by The Jazz Masters; Ep 271

4

Nicole Johaenntgen, Ep 270; Rhythm as the Foundation for Great Sax Solos

5

Saxophonist & Educator Dale Underwood on Sound, Discipline & Building a Lasting Career, Ep. 269

6

Saxophonist Christoph Irniger: Finding Your Voice in Modern Jazz, Ep. 268

7

Saxophonist Shawn Maxwell; How Being Different Propelled His Career, Ep. 267

8

Saxophonist Steve Wilson; His Melodic Approach to Improvisation, Ep. 266

9

The Saxophone Warrior Chris Ward, Ep 265

10

Award Winning Black Sapphire Cannonball Saxophone; Dr Randal Clark Live at the NAMM Show 2026, Ep. 264

11

The New Trevor James Soprano and Baritone Saxophones; Sandro Massullo Live at the NAMM Show 2026, Ep 263

12

The New Quasar Alto Sax Mouthpiece from Jody Jazz; Live at the NAMM Show 2026, Ep 262

13

Matt Ambrose of Theo Wanne Saxophone Mouthpieces; The New Partnership With JJ Babbitt, Live at the NAMM Show 2026

14

P. Mauriat's New Saxophones for 2026 | Live at the NAMM Show with Jeremiah True

15

Saxophonist Wes Smith; How the Power of Community Skyrocketed His Music Career

16

Saxophonist Augie Bello; How Playing With Joy Leads to Success

17

Saxophonist Seth Ebersole; A Masterclass in Mindset for all Musicians, Ep 257

18

Baritone Saxophonist, Andrew Hadro; Sculpting the Sound, Ep 256

19

Saxophonist & Repair Technician, Paul Maslin; How PM Woodwinds creates a saxophone community, Ep. 255

20

Saxophone Sextet The Moanin' Frogs; Making Saxophone Chamber Music Fun and Unique, Ep 254

21

Saxophonist Harben Kay; How to self-manage your albums, Ep 253

22

Dr David Culter; Amplifying Income, Impact & Innovation for Saxophonists, Ep 252

23

Saxophonist, Educator, Composer, Woody Witt; Free Jazz Modernized, Ep 251

24

Saxophonist David Bixler; Pursuing Creative Conversations With Improvisation, Ep 250

25

Saxophonist Jimmy Farace; Understanding The Past to Maximize His Growth, Ep 249

26

Saxophonist Dr. Randal Clark; Taking Action To Control Your Destiny, Ep. 248

27

Saxophonist Andy Sheppard; Pushing Sonic Boundaries, Ep. 247

28

Ted Klum Saxophone Mouthpieces; The Secrets Behind His Success, Ep 246

29

Saxophonist Dan White; Using the 'Yes' Mentality to Embrace Challenges, Ep 245

30

Saxophonist Leah Concialdi; How to Authentically Pitch Yourself, Ep 244

31

Saxophonist Reggie Padilla; How Being Versatile Created Amazing Opportunities, Ep. 243

32

Saxophonist Dr Scott Litroff - How to Be An Effective Performer

33

Jason Gay; How Embracing Jazz History Shaped His Performing Career, Ep 241

34

Theo Wanne Essentials Collection; NAMM Show 2025, Ep 240

35

Cannonball Instruments, Live at the NAMM Show 2025, Ep 239

36

New Bari Sax Compact Case; Andy Lutz from ProTec, NAMM Show 2025, Ep 238

37

The World's First 'Screwless' Saxophone from Victory Musical Instruments; NAMM Show 2025, Ep 237

38

Ron Van Ostenbridge Live from NAMM Show 2025; The New Cobalt Reeds from Bari Woodwinds, Ep 236

39

Jeremiah True Live from NAMM Show 2025; The New Venus Model from P. Mauriat Saxophones — Ep 235

40

Don Braden Podcast; How Teamwork Impacted His Jazz Journey - Ep. 234

41

Mark Overton; Experience Saxquest and the National Saxophone Museum - Ep 233

42

Saxophonist Mark Hartsuch; 3 Tenets of Being a Great Musician, Plus Tips on Tone and Improvisation

43

Saxophonist Bennett Wood; Taking Inspired Action to Create His Debut Album Space in Time, Ep 231

44

Saxophonist Kyle Brooks; How Improvising in Different Contexts Influenced His New Album, Monarch, Ep 230

45

Saxophonist/Composer Asha Parkinson; Taking Risks to Abolish Cultural Boundaries, Ep 229

46

Saxophonist Denis DiBlasio; Adapting and Thriving With Improvisation, Composing and Teaching, Ep 228

47

Saxophonist James Brandon Lewis; Letting the Melody Drive Innovation, Ep 227

48

Saxophonist Theresa Grayson; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas August 3 2024, Ep 226

49

Saxophonist Joyce Spencer; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas August 3 2024, Ep 225

50

Saxophonist Nancy Saenz, aka 'Lady Woodwind'; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas August 3 2024, Ep 224

51

Saxophonist Allana Southerland Prince; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas Aug. 3 2024, Ep 223

52

Saxophonist Kim Jay; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas August 3 2024, Episode 222

53

Saxophonist Ernie D Shelby aka Lady Sax; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas August 3, 2024, Ep 221

54

Vasilis Xenopoulos Saxophone Podcast; Embracing change and standing out Ep 220

55

Saxophonist Joey Berkley; Rising Above the Challenges, Ep 219

56

Chase Huna, Embracing Curiosity to Keep Moving Forward, Ep 218

57

Khari Allen Lee; Influencing The Next Generation of Artists, Ep 217

58

Saxophonist Heidi Radtke; Divergent Styles Influenced by Traditions, Ep 216

59

Jeppe Zacho; Modern Jazz The Old Fashioned Way, Ep 215

60

EMEO Digital Practice Saxophone; Latest Updates From The NAMM Show 2024, Ep 214

61

Rovner Products LGX Saxophone Ligature; George Reeder at the NAMM Show 2024, Ep 213

62

Jeremiah True-P Mauriat Saxophones; Practicing Saxophone to Get Results, NAMM Show 2024, Ep 212

63

Claude Lakey Saxophone Mouthpieces; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 211

64

The New Screw-less Saxophones by Victory Musical Instruments; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 210

65

New JJ Babbitt Saxophone Mouthpieces; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 209

66

New Silverstein Works Saxophone Mouthpieces and Reeds; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 208

67

Sharel Cassity & Mentorship Through Jazz Up; NAMM Show 2024 Ep 207

68

Saxophonist Rick Margitza; Embracing Readiness Unveils a New Universe, Ep 206

69

New Theo Wanne Saxophone Mouthpieces; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 205

70

Legere Reeds French Cut; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 204

71

Saxophonist & DJ Susanne Alt; Finding Her Own Voice, Ep 203

72

EMEO Music's New Saxophone Mouthpieces; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 202

73

Lars Hueseler, Forestone Reeds; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 201

74

Jody Jazz New DV HR Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 200

75

Marca's New Cane & Synthetic Unic Reeds; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 199

76

Saxophonist Woody Witt; Inspired By Streams of Consciousness, Ep 198

77

Vandoren's New Saxophone Mouthpieces; NAMM Show 2024 with Sylvain Carton, Ep 197

78

Austin Gatus; Interview & Live Performances at the NAMM Show 2024, Ep 196

79

Introducing the New Trevor James Intermediate Saxophones; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 195

80

Gordon Goodwin; Multiple Grammy Winning Composer, Arranger, Saxophonist & Pianist, Ep 194

81

Soprano Saxophonist, Sam Newsome; Taking Cosmic Unconsciousness to New Heights, Ep 193

82

John Anthony Helliwell; One of the world's most recognizable saxophonists, Ep 192

83

Victor Goines Podcast; Paying homage to legendary Jazz artists, Ep 191

84

Jason Mingledorff Podcast; Soulful New Orleans Sax Grooves, Ep 190

85

Pedro Eustache Podcast; Bonus Episode on Improvisation Ep 189

86

Pedro Eustache Podcast; Having the right mindset to master over 600 instruments, Ep 188

87

Pedro Eustache Podcast; Music transcending through sound, Ep 187

88

Max Ionata Podcast; Fresh take on the Jazz Masters, Ep 186

89

Carly Stock Podcast; Inspiring a new generation of female saxophonists, Ep 185

90

Dr. Ed Calle Podcast; The Most Versatile Saxophonist On The Planet, Ep 184

91

Saxophone Mouthpiece Masterclass with Jody Espina of Jody Jazz Mouthpieces, Ep 183

92

Play testing saxophone mouthpieces at the Jody Jazz Factory, Ep 182

93

How Your Jody Jazz Mouthpiece is Made; Jody Jazz Podcast, Ep 181

94

A Day In The Life At The Jody Jazz Factory; Jody Espina Podcast, Ep 180

95

JodyJazz Mouthpieces Podcast; Meet the new DV HR Alto Sax Mouthpiece, Ep 179

96

Ryan Richman of Eastman Winds Podcast; Meet the New, Revolutionary 52nd Street Tenor Saxophone

97

Lefreque Podcast; Live from the NAMM Show 2023

98

David Demsey Podcast; Sneak Peek into the Michael Brecker Archives and Practice Notebooks

99

SYOS Mouthpieces Saxophone Podcast; Live from the NAMM Show 2023

100

EMEO Digital Practice Saxophone Podcast Live at the NAMM Show 2023; A new patented design to make practicing fun

101

Richard Pavlidis Saxophone Podcast; A saxophone colossus in the making

102

Andy Lutz from ProTec Podcast Live at the NAMM Show 2023; Meet the new Micro Zip Saxophone Case

103

Jeff Kashiwa Podcast Live at the NAMM Show 2023

104

Sandro Massullo of Trevor James Saxophones Podcast; Live from the NAMM Show 2023

105

Melvin Quinones of Victory Musical Instruments Podcast; The New Revelation Series of saxophones,

106

Grace Kelly at NAMM Show 2023 Podcast; Putting a new spin on timeless jazz classics

107

Theo Wanne Mouthpieces Podcast; NAMM Show 2023 update

108

Virginia Mayhew Podcast; Critically acclaimed jazz musician

109

Daniel Hofmann Podcast; Everything you wanted to know about Fiberreed

110

Bari Woodwinds Podcast; More than just synthetic reeds

111

Angela Gomez Podcast; Live at NAMM 2023, Ep 163

112

Karl Hunter Podcast; 3000 shows and still going

113

Mando Dorame Podcast; Big tenor Rhythm & Blues sound, Ep 161

114

Javon Jackson Podcast, Ep 160; International prominence playing diverse styles

115

Marcus Click Podcast, Ep 159; From Military Service to taking his saxophone playing to another level

116

Bill Plake Podcast, Part 2 Ep 158 - Helping Musicians Feel & Perform Better

117

Ep 157 - Bill Plake Podcast, Part 1; Improvising is all about the melody

118

Ryan Richman Podcast; Bringing Eastman Winds to a whole new level, Ep 156

119

Michael Wilbur Podcast: How his thought process helped him reach new levels of success

120

Paul Winter Podcast; How Environmentalism Shaped How Work - Episode 154

121

Matthew Alec Saxophone Podcast; Giving Back to the Music Scene in Cleveland

122

Greg Banaszak Podcast; Legendary Charlie Parker Stories - Ep 152

123

Marco Pignataro Podcast - Ep 151, Everything Saxophone Podcast

124

Travel Sax & Odisei Music at NAMM Show 2022 Podcast - Ep 150

125

Growling Sax & Victory Musical Instruments at NAMM Show 2022 Podcast - Ep 149

126

Chateau Musical Instruments Podcast at the NAMM Show 2022-Ep 148

127

Beechler Mouthpieces Podcast at the NAMM Show 2022-Ep 147

128

Theo Wanne & Mindi Abair at the NAMM Show 2022-Ep 146

129

Mauro DiGioia of ReedGeek at NAMM Show 2022 - Ep 145

130

Meet the New Avatar; Rovner Products at NAMM Show 2022 - Ep 144

131

Ep 143 - Jason Whitmore at NAMM Show 2022

132

Ep 142 - Maxime Carron from SYOS Mouthpieces

133

Ep 141 - Matt Lee at NAMM Show 2022

134

Ep 140 - Danielle Walker-NAMM Show 2022

135

Ep 139 - Retro Revival's New Tru Six Saxophone

136

Remembering World-Renowned Saxophonist, Tim Price

137

Ep 138 - Jody Espina of Jody Jazz Mouthpieces, Live at the NAMM Show 2022

138

Ep 137 - Grammy Winning Organist & Saxophonist Joey DeFrancesco

139

Ep 136 - Jeff Antoniuk-Live at NAMM Show 2022

140

Ep 135 - Chika Inoue; NAMM Show 2022

141

Ep 134 Chris Kortschot, Legere Reeds; Live from NAMM Show 2022

142

Ep 133-Deanna Bogart

143

Ep 132-Max Ionata; International jazz veteran

144

EP 131 - Larry Weintraub

145

Ep 130 - Steve Goodson-Saxophone Necks

146

Ep 129-Tim Armacost

147

Ep 128-Jamie Anderson from Get Your Sax Together

148

Ep 127 - Julia Sprossmann from TomPlay; How this app can bring your saxophone playing to another level

149

Ep 126 - Pernille Bevort; Owning your phrases

150

Ep 125 - Paul Cohen Part 2 - an expert on saxophone history and vintage instruments

151

Ep 124 - Paul Cohen, Part 1

152

Ep 123-Alex Hitchcock

153

Ep 122-Matt Stohrer

154

Ep 121-Lucia Sarmiento

155

Ep 120 - Godwin Louie

156

Ep 119-Matt Lee

157

Ep 118-Walt Weiskopf

158

EP 117 - Gary Sugal & Stefano Bedetti

159

EP 116 - ALEXANDER BEETS

160

Ep 115 - Nicki Roman

161

EP 114-Tia Fuller

162

EP 113 - Travel Sax 2-Ramon Manas

163

Ep 112 - Chris Godber

164

EP 111- Steven Banks Part 2

165

Ep 110 - Steven Banks Part 1

166

Ep 109-Matty Stecks

167

Ep 108-Jennifer Price

168

Ep 107-Harri Rautiainen; Founder of Sax on the Web Forum

169

EP 106 - SAM NEWSOME; A visual saxophone artist who paints with notes

170

Ep 105 - Jaleel Shaw; An influential alto saxophonist for this generation

171

Ep 104 - Shelley Jagow; Creator of the Fingering & Tuning Charts App

172

Ep 103 - Emma McPhilemy; Musical Director and Saxophone Soloist for Riverdance

173

EP 102 - BOB REYNOLDS; Grammy-winning member of the instrumental group Snarky Puppy

174

Ep 101 - Brent Vaartstra; Director of Learn Jazz Standards

175

Ep 100 - Alexa Tarantino; one of the "Top 5 Alto Saxophonists of 2019"

176

Ep 099 - Tim Garland; Working with Chick Corea for 17 years

177

Ep 098 - Elan Trotman; Tropical grooves and soulful Caribbean flavors

178

Ep 097 - Dana Robbins; Working with Aretha Franklin

179

Ep 096 - Danny Markovitch; Founder of the jazz-fusion band, Marbin

180

Ep 095 - Rovner Products-Fall 2020; Demo on the Van Gogh ligature

181

Ep 094 - Saxophone in the Age of COVID 19; Performance tips with Doug Levin of Horn FX

182

Ep 093 - Lauren Sevian; Grammy award winning baritone saxophonist

183

Ep 092 - Adrian Crutchfield; Performing with Prince

184

Ep 091 - Laura Dreyer; Performing nationally and internationally with Brazilian Jazz ensemble "Laura Dreyer and the Manhattan/Rio Connection"

185

Ep 090 - Kim Cypher; Unique 'funky' style of saxophone playing

186

Ep 089 - Doug Levin & Aaron Janik - Horn FX, Part 1; Using effects and pedals for horn players

187

Ep 088 - Antonio Hart; Mentorship from Jimmy Heath and other jazz legends

188

Ep 087 - Camille Thurman; Performing full time with the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for 2 seasons

189

Ep. 086 - Antonio Hart; Jazz Saxophone History

190

Ep 085 - Doug Webb; Playing for Clint Eastwood's Gran Torino

191

Ep 084 - Augie Bello; Bringing his original music on social media and building a large following

192

Ep 083 - Katja Rieckermann; touring with mega star Rod Stewart for almost 15 years

193

Ep 082 - Alex Hahn; Competing and winning 1st place at the Michael Brecker International Saxophone Competition

194

Ep 081 - Mindi Abair; Defining her own niche in the saxophone and music world

195

Ep 080 - Jeff Antoniuk; Online jazz education learning resource and community

196

Episode 079 - Derek Brown; Performing over 200 international shows and in every state in the US

197

Episode 078 - Rajiv Halim; Being a Key Leaves artist

198

Ep 077 - Jody Espina; Founder, president and designer of JodyJazz Saxophone & Clarinet Mouthpieces

199

Episode 076 - Chika Inoue; Expanding the limits of the saxophone technique and artistry

200

Ep 075 - Caleb Chapman; Running CC Soundhouse in Utah and the Crescent Super Band

201

Ep 074 - Darren Rahn; Finding your voice, and the role your equipment should play

202

Ep 073 - Lefreque (Hans Kuijt); How the LefreQue works and helps someone's tone

203

Ep 072 - Matt Otto; Aural skills and what they can do for your playing

204

Episode 071 - Vanessa Collier; Blues/Funk/Soul Saxophonist, Songwriter and Singer

205

Episode 070 - Michael Lington; Topping the Contemporary Jazz charts and winning many awards

206

Episode 069 - Andrew Gould; Making a living as a full time musician

207

Episode 068 - Andy Farber; Jazz composition and saxophone history to build your foundation

208

Episode 067 - Theo Wanne; History, design, and elements that make a great mouthpiece

209

Episode 066 - Grace Kelly; The roles of a band leader and picking up band members

210

Episode 065 - Kenyon Carter; Play better solos and truly improvising authentic bebop lines

211

Episode 064 - Austin Gatus; Being a cancer survivor and performing at charity events

212

Episode 063 - Derek Crane the "SaxSpy"; Spying vintage and modern saxophones and mouthpieces

213

Episode 062 - Steve Neff; Playing and teaching saxophone and jazz improvisation

214

Episode 061 - Krzysztof Urbanski; Approaching technique through classical playing

215

Episode 060 - Claire Daly; Rovner Ambassador and endorsed by Bari Reeds and Jody Jazz Mouthpieces

216

Episode 059 - Pauline Eveno; Co-Founder and CEO of the Shape Your Own Sound mouthpiece company

217

Episode 058 - Caroline Davis; Influence of being mobile in saxophone playing and composing

218

Episode 057 - Ted Nash; Being surrounded by professional musicians at the top of their game

219

Episode 056 - Jason Whitmore; Performing as a Sax/DJ Duo

220

Episode 055 - Ben Britton; Sound production and overtones

221

Episode 054 - Greg Fishman; Expert on the music of Stan Getz, & author of 3 transcription books of Getz's material.

222

Episode 053 - Geof Bradfield; Many things saxophone and beyond

223

Episode 052 - Louis Van Taylor; Performing with Kool and the Gang

224

Episode 051 - Donald Harrison; Legendary jazz musician

225

Episode 050 - Kirk Whalum; The saxophonist behind the iconic solo from Whitney Houston's, I Will Always Love You

226

Episode 049 - Julius Tolentino; Teaching the younger generation to play and enjoy creative music and jazz

227

Episode 048 - Jody Espina; Founder, President and designer of Jody Jazz clarinet and saxophone mouthpieces

228

Motivation Monday: Letting Go

229

Episode 047 - Scott Robinson; Going with your instincts and forging your own path as a musician

230

Episode 046 - Roberto Romeo; Innovative ideas for local music shops to survive against Amazon

231

Episode 045 - David Halliday; Studying with the legendary, Joe Henderson

232

Episode 044 - Miles Osland; Educator, recording and performing artist, author, arranger and composer.

233

Episode 043 - Jeff Ellwood; Author of "Developing Bebop Lines"

234

Episode 042 - Harvey Pittel; America's foremost classical saxophonist

235

Episode 041 - Ian Hendrickson-Smith; Running Rondette Jazz and studying the art of recording

236

Episode 040 - Steve Goodson Part 2; Making opportunities as a music entrepreneur

237

Episode 039 - Sam Dillon; What it takes to make it today as a jazz musician

238

Episode 038 - Steve Goodson Part 1; Turning repair experience to instrument design

239

Epiosode 037 - Paul Haar; Creator of the online magazine TheSaxophonist.org

240

Episode 036 - Tim Price; World-class artist, performer and educator

241

Episode 035 - Jack Finucane; Owner of the Boston Sax Shop

242

Episode 034 - Alex Han; A prodigy on saxophone

243

Episode 033 - Marco Pignataro; A true ambassador of the music

244

Episode 032 - Alex Hahn; Social media and the role it plays in today's landscape for musicians

245

Episode 031 - George Reeder of Rovner Products; Always innovating and making the ligatures better and better

246

Episode 030 - Riley Richard; Gracing the worldwide stage with notable legends

247

Episode 029 - Allison Au; Touring, applying for grants and scholarships, maintaining a band

248

Episode 028 - Daniel Bennett; Wearing many hats and wearing them well

249

Episode 027 - Doc Kupka; Becoming an integral part of Tower of Power

250

Episode 026 - Sylvain Carton; the reed making process in Vandoren's France location

251

Episode 025 - Miguel Zenon; Alto saxophonist, composer, and band leader

252

Episode 024 - Rulon Brown; Created the Seattle OnHold music program & founded Key Leaves®

253

Episode 023 - Sharel Cassity; Nominated as Rising Star Alto Saxophone by Downbeat Magazine for 9 years in a row

254

Episode 022 - John Mackey; Founder and creator of ReedJuvinate

255

Episode 021 - Adam Larson; Putting together bands with incredible musicians

256

Episode 020 - Sean Murphy; Classical saxophonist, educator, and publisher

257

Episode 019 - Bobby Hurricane Spencer; Named by Elmore Magazine as one of the top six killer artists you need to hear right now

258

Episode 018 - Cory Weeds; Making a living as a club owner and musician at the same time

259

Episode 017 - Darren Rahn; Canadian-born, Denver-based saxophonist, mixing engineer and producer with over 25 #1 singles

260

Episode 016 - John Ellis; Making a life in music and the financial realities

261

Episode 015 - Jim Snidero; Legendary saxophonist and educator of the highest caliber

262

Episode 014 - Jamey Aebersold; Internationally-known saxophonist and authority on jazz education and improvisation

263

Episode 013 - Jazmin Ghent; Playing in church and bringing your playing to the next level with church groups

264

Episode 012 - Dan Gelok; Voicing, Overtones, and Altissimo

265

Episode 011 - Nigel McGill; Founder of the online Sax School at www.mcgillmusic.com

266

Episode 010 - The Inside-Outside Saxophone Retreat

267

Episode 009 - Jon Irabagon; Starting his own record label and what opportunities that affords him

268

Episode 008 - Aaron Elvy; Sales Manager at Marca Reeds

269

Episode 007 - Walter Smith III; One of the top voices in modern music

270

Episode 006 - Mike Lowenstern; One of the finest bass clarinetists in the world

271

Episode 004 - Greg Fishman; Expert on the music of Stan Getz, & author of 3 transcription books of Getz's material.

272

Episode 005 - Roxy Coss; Started "Women In Jazz Organization"

273

Episode 003 - Noah Preminger; One of the most talented young voices on the tenor saxophone today

274

Episode 002 - Jeff Kashiwa; Saxophone and life as a musician

275

Episode 001 - Derek Brown; Billboard-charting saxophonist/innovator