Saxophonist Nelson Pettigrew | Teen Jazz Artist

[twocol_one] Setup/Gear/Manufacturer of Instruments: Alto Saxophone, Cannonball musical instruments. Why did you begin studying music? I’ve always loved music, but when I discovered the genre of Jazz as I was a young child at the age of 11, when I heard the sound of the saxophone, I was overtaken by its sweet melody. I then …

Review of Adam Larson’s Album Overdue Ovation

On September 18, 2013, Adam Larson, a saxophonist currently residing in New York and one of our Teen Jazz Artists, released his sophomore album and I’ve been digging it quite a bit. The music consists of six original compositions by Larson, a tune by Nils Weinhold and an Irving Berlin piece all heavily influenced by …

Piyapat Thanyakij at Vibrato Saxophones | Music Company Interview

We first discovered Vibrato Saxophones and their amazing polycarbonate saxes at the 2013 NAMM show in Anaheim, California (you can read our initial thoughts here). Vibrato Saxophones currently has four models, the A1 (affiliate link), A1S (affiliate link), A1S Limited Edition and the A1SG. These saxophones are all altos, but they are currently developing tenor …

Review of Steve Cole’s Album Pulse

On September 17, 2013, saxophonist Steve Cole will release Pulse, a 10-song mix of R&B, smooth jazz, gospel and pop. The album, which will be released on Artistry music, was co-produced by Cole and fellow sax player David Mann. The album opens with the title track, “Pulse,” co-written with up and coming keyboardist Nicolas Cole …

Back to School Sax GIVEAWAY from Teen Jazz & The Rheuben Allen Education Foundation

Teen Jazz has teamed up with the Rheuben Allen Education Foundation to offer its US readers (between the ages of 7-15) the chance to fulfill their dreams of owning and playing their very own saxophone. I mean, who doesn’t want a free saxophone? The Grand Prize Winner will get a NEW Rheuben Allen “Young Artist …

Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns Review

This is a guest post by Dana Brenklin. See our guest poster’s profile below. I’ve waited anxiously since the release of the first single of the Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns album and the classic album is finally here and this is what I have say about it. Get Dave Koz and Friends Summer …