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Everything Saxophone Podcast — 277 episodes
Saxophonist Chad Smith; What Piano, Mouthpieces & Tonguing Can Teach You About Saxophone, Ep. 275
Saxophonist Steve Kortyka on Discipline & Performing with Famous People, Ep. 274
Saxophonist Greg Banaszak; Olympic-style Preparation for Performances, Ep. 273
Saxophonist Nick May; How he became a Classical Saxophone Phenom
How Pete Christlieb's Life was Shaped by The Jazz Masters; Ep 271
Nicole Johaenntgen, Ep 270; Rhythm as the Foundation for Great Sax Solos
Saxophonist & Educator Dale Underwood on Sound, Discipline & Building a Lasting Career, Ep. 269
Saxophonist Christoph Irniger: Finding Your Voice in Modern Jazz, Ep. 268
Saxophonist Shawn Maxwell; How Being Different Propelled His Career, Ep. 267
Saxophonist Steve Wilson; His Melodic Approach to Improvisation, Ep. 266
The Saxophone Warrior Chris Ward, Ep 265
Award Winning Black Sapphire Cannonball Saxophone; Dr Randal Clark Live at the NAMM Show 2026, Ep. 264
The New Trevor James Soprano and Baritone Saxophones; Sandro Massullo Live at the NAMM Show 2026, Ep 263
The New Quasar Alto Sax Mouthpiece from Jody Jazz; Live at the NAMM Show 2026, Ep 262
Matt Ambrose of Theo Wanne Saxophone Mouthpieces; The New Partnership With JJ Babbitt, Live at the NAMM Show 2026
P. Mauriat's New Saxophones for 2026 | Live at the NAMM Show with Jeremiah True
Saxophonist Wes Smith; How the Power of Community Skyrocketed His Music Career
Saxophonist Augie Bello; How Playing With Joy Leads to Success
Saxophonist Seth Ebersole; A Masterclass in Mindset for all Musicians, Ep 257
Baritone Saxophonist, Andrew Hadro; Sculpting the Sound, Ep 256
Saxophonist & Repair Technician, Paul Maslin; How PM Woodwinds creates a saxophone community, Ep. 255
Saxophone Sextet The Moanin' Frogs; Making Saxophone Chamber Music Fun and Unique, Ep 254
Saxophonist Harben Kay; How to self-manage your albums, Ep 253
Dr David Culter; Amplifying Income, Impact & Innovation for Saxophonists, Ep 252
Saxophonist, Educator, Composer, Woody Witt; Free Jazz Modernized, Ep 251
Saxophonist David Bixler; Pursuing Creative Conversations With Improvisation, Ep 250
Saxophonist Jimmy Farace; Understanding The Past to Maximize His Growth, Ep 249
Saxophonist Dr. Randal Clark; Taking Action To Control Your Destiny, Ep. 248
Saxophonist Andy Sheppard; Pushing Sonic Boundaries, Ep. 247
Ted Klum Saxophone Mouthpieces; The Secrets Behind His Success, Ep 246
Saxophonist Dan White; Using the 'Yes' Mentality to Embrace Challenges, Ep 245
Saxophonist Leah Concialdi; How to Authentically Pitch Yourself, Ep 244
Saxophonist Reggie Padilla; How Being Versatile Created Amazing Opportunities, Ep. 243
Saxophonist Dr Scott Litroff - How to Be An Effective Performer
Jason Gay; How Embracing Jazz History Shaped His Performing Career, Ep 241
Theo Wanne Essentials Collection; NAMM Show 2025, Ep 240
Cannonball Instruments, Live at the NAMM Show 2025, Ep 239
New Bari Sax Compact Case; Andy Lutz from ProTec, NAMM Show 2025, Ep 238
The World's First 'Screwless' Saxophone from Victory Musical Instruments; NAMM Show 2025, Ep 237
Ron Van Ostenbridge Live from NAMM Show 2025; The New Cobalt Reeds from Bari Woodwinds, Ep 236
Jeremiah True Live from NAMM Show 2025; The New Venus Model from P. Mauriat Saxophones — Ep 235
Don Braden Podcast; How Teamwork Impacted His Jazz Journey - Ep. 234
Mark Overton; Experience Saxquest and the National Saxophone Museum - Ep 233
Saxophonist Mark Hartsuch; 3 Tenets of Being a Great Musician, Plus Tips on Tone and Improvisation
Saxophonist Bennett Wood; Taking Inspired Action to Create His Debut Album Space in Time, Ep 231
Saxophonist Kyle Brooks; How Improvising in Different Contexts Influenced His New Album, Monarch, Ep 230
Saxophonist/Composer Asha Parkinson; Taking Risks to Abolish Cultural Boundaries, Ep 229
Saxophonist Denis DiBlasio; Adapting and Thriving With Improvisation, Composing and Teaching, Ep 228
Saxophonist James Brandon Lewis; Letting the Melody Drive Innovation, Ep 227
Saxophonist Theresa Grayson; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas August 3 2024, Ep 226
Saxophonist Joyce Spencer; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas August 3 2024, Ep 225
Saxophonist Nancy Saenz, aka 'Lady Woodwind'; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas August 3 2024, Ep 224
Saxophonist Allana Southerland Prince; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas Aug. 3 2024, Ep 223
Saxophonist Kim Jay; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas August 3 2024, Episode 222
Saxophonist Ernie D Shelby aka Lady Sax; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas August 3, 2024, Ep 221
Vasilis Xenopoulos Saxophone Podcast; Embracing change and standing out Ep 220
Saxophonist Joey Berkley; Rising Above the Challenges, Ep 219
Chase Huna, Embracing Curiosity to Keep Moving Forward, Ep 218
Khari Allen Lee; Influencing The Next Generation of Artists, Ep 217
Saxophonist Heidi Radtke; Divergent Styles Influenced by Traditions, Ep 216
Jeppe Zacho; Modern Jazz The Old Fashioned Way, Ep 215
EMEO Digital Practice Saxophone; Latest Updates From The NAMM Show 2024, Ep 214
Rovner Products LGX Saxophone Ligature; George Reeder at the NAMM Show 2024, Ep 213
Jeremiah True-P Mauriat Saxophones; Practicing Saxophone to Get Results, NAMM Show 2024, Ep 212
Claude Lakey Saxophone Mouthpieces; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 211
The New Screw-less Saxophones by Victory Musical Instruments; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 210
New JJ Babbitt Saxophone Mouthpieces; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 209
New Silverstein Works Saxophone Mouthpieces and Reeds; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 208
Sharel Cassity & Mentorship Through Jazz Up; NAMM Show 2024 Ep 207
Saxophonist Rick Margitza; Embracing Readiness Unveils a New Universe, Ep 206
New Theo Wanne Saxophone Mouthpieces; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 205
Legere Reeds French Cut; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 204
Saxophonist & DJ Susanne Alt; Finding Her Own Voice, Ep 203
EMEO Music's New Saxophone Mouthpieces; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 202
Lars Hueseler, Forestone Reeds; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 201
Jody Jazz New DV HR Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 200
Marca's New Cane & Synthetic Unic Reeds; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 199
Saxophonist Woody Witt; Inspired By Streams of Consciousness, Ep 198
Vandoren's New Saxophone Mouthpieces; NAMM Show 2024 with Sylvain Carton, Ep 197
Austin Gatus; Interview & Live Performances at the NAMM Show 2024, Ep 196
Introducing the New Trevor James Intermediate Saxophones; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 195
Gordon Goodwin; Multiple Grammy Winning Composer, Arranger, Saxophonist & Pianist, Ep 194
Soprano Saxophonist, Sam Newsome; Taking Cosmic Unconsciousness to New Heights, Ep 193
John Anthony Helliwell; One of the world's most recognizable saxophonists, Ep 192
Victor Goines Podcast; Paying homage to legendary Jazz artists, Ep 191
Jason Mingledorff Podcast; Soulful New Orleans Sax Grooves, Ep 190
Pedro Eustache Podcast; Bonus Episode on Improvisation Ep 189
Pedro Eustache Podcast; Having the right mindset to master over 600 instruments, Ep 188
Pedro Eustache Podcast; Music transcending through sound, Ep 187
Max Ionata Podcast; Fresh take on the Jazz Masters, Ep 186
Carly Stock Podcast; Inspiring a new generation of female saxophonists, Ep 185
Dr. Ed Calle Podcast; The Most Versatile Saxophonist On The Planet, Ep 184
Saxophone Mouthpiece Masterclass with Jody Espina of Jody Jazz Mouthpieces, Ep 183
Play testing saxophone mouthpieces at the Jody Jazz Factory, Ep 182
How Your Jody Jazz Mouthpiece is Made; Jody Jazz Podcast, Ep 181
A Day In The Life At The Jody Jazz Factory; Jody Espina Podcast, Ep 180
JodyJazz Mouthpieces Podcast; Meet the new DV HR Alto Sax Mouthpiece, Ep 179
Ryan Richman of Eastman Winds Podcast; Meet the New, Revolutionary 52nd Street Tenor Saxophone
Lefreque Podcast; Live from the NAMM Show 2023
David Demsey Podcast; Sneak Peek into the Michael Brecker Archives and Practice Notebooks
SYOS Mouthpieces Saxophone Podcast; Live from the NAMM Show 2023
EMEO Digital Practice Saxophone Podcast Live at the NAMM Show 2023; A new patented design to make practicing fun
Richard Pavlidis Saxophone Podcast; A saxophone colossus in the making
Andy Lutz from ProTec Podcast Live at the NAMM Show 2023; Meet the new Micro Zip Saxophone Case
Jeff Kashiwa Podcast Live at the NAMM Show 2023
Sandro Massullo of Trevor James Saxophones Podcast; Live from the NAMM Show 2023
Melvin Quinones of Victory Musical Instruments Podcast; The New Revelation Series of saxophones,
Grace Kelly at NAMM Show 2023 Podcast; Putting a new spin on timeless jazz classics
Theo Wanne Mouthpieces Podcast; NAMM Show 2023 update
Virginia Mayhew Podcast; Critically acclaimed jazz musician
Daniel Hofmann Podcast; Everything you wanted to know about Fiberreed
Bari Woodwinds Podcast; More than just synthetic reeds
Angela Gomez Podcast; Live at NAMM 2023, Ep 163
Karl Hunter Podcast; 3000 shows and still going
Mando Dorame Podcast; Big tenor Rhythm & Blues sound, Ep 161
Javon Jackson Podcast, Ep 160; International prominence playing diverse styles
Marcus Click Podcast, Ep 159; From Military Service to taking his saxophone playing to another level
Bill Plake Podcast, Part 2 Ep 158 - Helping Musicians Feel & Perform Better
Ep 157 - Bill Plake Podcast, Part 1; Improvising is all about the melody
Ryan Richman Podcast; Bringing Eastman Winds to a whole new level, Ep 156
Michael Wilbur Podcast: How his thought process helped him reach new levels of success
Paul Winter Podcast; How Environmentalism Shaped How Work - Episode 154
Matthew Alec Saxophone Podcast; Giving Back to the Music Scene in Cleveland
Greg Banaszak Podcast; Legendary Charlie Parker Stories - Ep 152
Marco Pignataro Podcast - Ep 151, Everything Saxophone Podcast
Travel Sax & Odisei Music at NAMM Show 2022 Podcast - Ep 150
Growling Sax & Victory Musical Instruments at NAMM Show 2022 Podcast - Ep 149
Chateau Musical Instruments Podcast at the NAMM Show 2022-Ep 148
Beechler Mouthpieces Podcast at the NAMM Show 2022-Ep 147
Theo Wanne & Mindi Abair at the NAMM Show 2022-Ep 146
Mauro DiGioia of ReedGeek at NAMM Show 2022 - Ep 145
Meet the New Avatar; Rovner Products at NAMM Show 2022 - Ep 144
Ep 143 - Jason Whitmore at NAMM Show 2022
Ep 142 - Maxime Carron from SYOS Mouthpieces
Ep 141 - Matt Lee at NAMM Show 2022
Ep 140 - Danielle Walker-NAMM Show 2022
Ep 139 - Retro Revival's New Tru Six Saxophone
Remembering World-Renowned Saxophonist, Tim Price
Ep 138 - Jody Espina of Jody Jazz Mouthpieces, Live at the NAMM Show 2022
Ep 137 - Grammy Winning Organist & Saxophonist Joey DeFrancesco
Ep 136 - Jeff Antoniuk-Live at NAMM Show 2022
Ep 135 - Chika Inoue; NAMM Show 2022
Ep 134 Chris Kortschot, Legere Reeds; Live from NAMM Show 2022
Ep 133-Deanna Bogart
Ep 132-Max Ionata; International jazz veteran
EP 131 - Larry Weintraub
Ep 130 - Steve Goodson-Saxophone Necks
Ep 129-Tim Armacost
Ep 128-Jamie Anderson from Get Your Sax Together
Ep 127 - Julia Sprossmann from TomPlay; How this app can bring your saxophone playing to another level
Ep 126 - Pernille Bevort; Owning your phrases
Ep 125 - Paul Cohen Part 2 - an expert on saxophone history and vintage instruments
Ep 124 - Paul Cohen, Part 1
Ep 123-Alex Hitchcock
Ep 122-Matt Stohrer
Ep 121-Lucia Sarmiento
Ep 120 - Godwin Louie
Ep 119-Matt Lee
Ep 118-Walt Weiskopf
EP 117 - Gary Sugal & Stefano Bedetti
EP 116 - ALEXANDER BEETS
Ep 115 - Nicki Roman
EP 114-Tia Fuller
EP 113 - Travel Sax 2-Ramon Manas
Ep 112 - Chris Godber
EP 111- Steven Banks Part 2
Ep 110 - Steven Banks Part 1
Ep 109-Matty Stecks
Ep 108-Jennifer Price
Ep 107-Harri Rautiainen; Founder of Sax on the Web Forum
EP 106 - SAM NEWSOME; A visual saxophone artist who paints with notes
Ep 105 - Jaleel Shaw; An influential alto saxophonist for this generation
Ep 104 - Shelley Jagow; Creator of the Fingering & Tuning Charts App
Ep 103 - Emma McPhilemy; Musical Director and Saxophone Soloist for Riverdance
EP 102 - BOB REYNOLDS; Grammy-winning member of the instrumental group Snarky Puppy
Ep 101 - Brent Vaartstra; Director of Learn Jazz Standards
Ep 100 - Alexa Tarantino; one of the "Top 5 Alto Saxophonists of 2019"
Ep 099 - Tim Garland; Working with Chick Corea for 17 years
Ep 098 - Elan Trotman; Tropical grooves and soulful Caribbean flavors
Ep 097 - Dana Robbins; Working with Aretha Franklin
Ep 096 - Danny Markovitch; Founder of the jazz-fusion band, Marbin
Ep 095 - Rovner Products-Fall 2020; Demo on the Van Gogh ligature
Ep 094 - Saxophone in the Age of COVID 19; Performance tips with Doug Levin of Horn FX
Ep 093 - Lauren Sevian; Grammy award winning baritone saxophonist
Ep 092 - Adrian Crutchfield; Performing with Prince
Ep 091 - Laura Dreyer; Performing nationally and internationally with Brazilian Jazz ensemble "Laura Dreyer and the Manhattan/Rio Connection"
Ep 090 - Kim Cypher; Unique 'funky' style of saxophone playing
Ep 089 - Doug Levin & Aaron Janik - Horn FX, Part 1; Using effects and pedals for horn players
Ep 088 - Antonio Hart; Mentorship from Jimmy Heath and other jazz legends
Ep 087 - Camille Thurman; Performing full time with the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for 2 seasons
Ep. 086 - Antonio Hart; Jazz Saxophone History
Ep 085 - Doug Webb; Playing for Clint Eastwood's Gran Torino
Ep 084 - Augie Bello; Bringing his original music on social media and building a large following
Ep 083 - Katja Rieckermann; touring with mega star Rod Stewart for almost 15 years
Ep 082 - Alex Hahn; Competing and winning 1st place at the Michael Brecker International Saxophone Competition
Ep 081 - Mindi Abair; Defining her own niche in the saxophone and music world
Ep 080 - Jeff Antoniuk; Online jazz education learning resource and community
Episode 079 - Derek Brown; Performing over 200 international shows and in every state in the US
Episode 078 - Rajiv Halim; Being a Key Leaves artist
Ep 077 - Jody Espina; Founder, president and designer of JodyJazz Saxophone & Clarinet Mouthpieces
Episode 076 - Chika Inoue; Expanding the limits of the saxophone technique and artistry
Ep 075 - Caleb Chapman; Running CC Soundhouse in Utah and the Crescent Super Band
Ep 074 - Darren Rahn; Finding your voice, and the role your equipment should play
Ep 073 - Lefreque (Hans Kuijt); How the LefreQue works and helps someone's tone
Ep 072 - Matt Otto; Aural skills and what they can do for your playing
Episode 071 - Vanessa Collier; Blues/Funk/Soul Saxophonist, Songwriter and Singer
Episode 070 - Michael Lington; Topping the Contemporary Jazz charts and winning many awards
Episode 069 - Andrew Gould; Making a living as a full time musician
Episode 068 - Andy Farber; Jazz composition and saxophone history to build your foundation
Episode 067 - Theo Wanne; History, design, and elements that make a great mouthpiece
Episode 066 - Grace Kelly; The roles of a band leader and picking up band members
Episode 065 - Kenyon Carter; Play better solos and truly improvising authentic bebop lines
Episode 064 - Austin Gatus; Being a cancer survivor and performing at charity events
Episode 063 - Derek Crane the "SaxSpy"; Spying vintage and modern saxophones and mouthpieces
Episode 062 - Steve Neff; Playing and teaching saxophone and jazz improvisation
Episode 061 - Krzysztof Urbanski; Approaching technique through classical playing
Episode 060 - Claire Daly; Rovner Ambassador and endorsed by Bari Reeds and Jody Jazz Mouthpieces
Episode 059 - Pauline Eveno; Co-Founder and CEO of the Shape Your Own Sound mouthpiece company
Episode 058 - Caroline Davis; Influence of being mobile in saxophone playing and composing
Episode 057 - Ted Nash; Being surrounded by professional musicians at the top of their game
Episode 056 - Jason Whitmore; Performing as a Sax/DJ Duo
Episode 055 - Ben Britton; Sound production and overtones
Episode 054 - Greg Fishman; Expert on the music of Stan Getz, & author of 3 transcription books of Getz's material.
Episode 053 - Geof Bradfield; Many things saxophone and beyond
Episode 052 - Louis Van Taylor; Performing with Kool and the Gang
Episode 051 - Donald Harrison; Legendary jazz musician
Episode 050 - Kirk Whalum; The saxophonist behind the iconic solo from Whitney Houston's, I Will Always Love You
Episode 049 - Julius Tolentino; Teaching the younger generation to play and enjoy creative music and jazz
Episode 048 - Jody Espina; Founder, President and designer of Jody Jazz clarinet and saxophone mouthpieces
Motivation Monday: Letting Go
Episode 047 - Scott Robinson; Going with your instincts and forging your own path as a musician
Episode 046 - Roberto Romeo; Innovative ideas for local music shops to survive against Amazon
Episode 045 - David Halliday; Studying with the legendary, Joe Henderson
Episode 044 - Miles Osland; Educator, recording and performing artist, author, arranger and composer.
Episode 043 - Jeff Ellwood; Author of "Developing Bebop Lines"
Episode 042 - Harvey Pittel; America's foremost classical saxophonist
Episode 041 - Ian Hendrickson-Smith; Running Rondette Jazz and studying the art of recording
Episode 040 - Steve Goodson Part 2; Making opportunities as a music entrepreneur
Episode 039 - Sam Dillon; What it takes to make it today as a jazz musician
Episode 038 - Steve Goodson Part 1; Turning repair experience to instrument design
Epiosode 037 - Paul Haar; Creator of the online magazine TheSaxophonist.org
Episode 036 - Tim Price; World-class artist, performer and educator
Episode 035 - Jack Finucane; Owner of the Boston Sax Shop
Episode 034 - Alex Han; A prodigy on saxophone
Episode 033 - Marco Pignataro; A true ambassador of the music
Episode 032 - Alex Hahn; Social media and the role it plays in today's landscape for musicians
Episode 031 - George Reeder of Rovner Products; Always innovating and making the ligatures better and better
Episode 030 - Riley Richard; Gracing the worldwide stage with notable legends
Episode 029 - Allison Au; Touring, applying for grants and scholarships, maintaining a band
Episode 028 - Daniel Bennett; Wearing many hats and wearing them well
Episode 027 - Doc Kupka; Becoming an integral part of Tower of Power
Episode 026 - Sylvain Carton; the reed making process in Vandoren's France location
Episode 025 - Miguel Zenon; Alto saxophonist, composer, and band leader
Episode 024 - Rulon Brown; Created the Seattle OnHold music program & founded Key Leaves®
Episode 023 - Sharel Cassity; Nominated as Rising Star Alto Saxophone by Downbeat Magazine for 9 years in a row
Episode 022 - John Mackey; Founder and creator of ReedJuvinate
Episode 021 - Adam Larson; Putting together bands with incredible musicians
Episode 020 - Sean Murphy; Classical saxophonist, educator, and publisher
Episode 019 - Bobby Hurricane Spencer; Named by Elmore Magazine as one of the top six killer artists you need to hear right now
Episode 018 - Cory Weeds; Making a living as a club owner and musician at the same time
Episode 017 - Darren Rahn; Canadian-born, Denver-based saxophonist, mixing engineer and producer with over 25 #1 singles
Episode 016 - John Ellis; Making a life in music and the financial realities
Episode 015 - Jim Snidero; Legendary saxophonist and educator of the highest caliber
Episode 014 - Jamey Aebersold; Internationally-known saxophonist and authority on jazz education and improvisation
Episode 013 - Jazmin Ghent; Playing in church and bringing your playing to the next level with church groups
Episode 012 - Dan Gelok; Voicing, Overtones, and Altissimo
Episode 011 - Nigel McGill; Founder of the online Sax School at www.mcgillmusic.com
Episode 010 - The Inside-Outside Saxophone Retreat
Episode 009 - Jon Irabagon; Starting his own record label and what opportunities that affords him
Episode 008 - Aaron Elvy; Sales Manager at Marca Reeds
Episode 007 - Walter Smith III; One of the top voices in modern music
Episode 006 - Mike Lowenstern; One of the finest bass clarinetists in the world
Episode 004 - Greg Fishman; Expert on the music of Stan Getz, & author of 3 transcription books of Getz's material.
Episode 005 - Roxy Coss; Started "Women In Jazz Organization"
Episode 003 - Noah Preminger; One of the most talented young voices on the tenor saxophone today
Episode 002 - Jeff Kashiwa; Saxophone and life as a musician
Episode 001 - Derek Brown; Billboard-charting saxophonist/innovator