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The 5 longest saxophone solos in rock and pop history

The dulcet tones of a saxophone can add depth and emotion to a song, and artists from Bruce Springsteen to Pink Floyd really ...
The Gazette

Award-winning blues singer, sax player Vanessa Collier to perform in Colorado Springs

People are often surprised to learn Vanessa Collier describes herself as shy and introverted. Those labels don’t skew with the vibrant and charismatic blues, soul and funk singer and saxophone player ...

A.C. Reed: The Saxophone Behind Famous Guitarists

His Musical Life and Historical Position in Chicago BluesIn the history of Chicago blues,while the format of guitarists and ...
Chicago Tribune

Eddie Shaw, who brought saxophone energy to the blues, dies at 80

When Chicago blues musician Eddie Shaw played his saxophone, the room seemed to quake. His immense, raspy, growling sound cut through the instrumentals surrounding him. His ornate solos packed vast ...
New Haven Register

Blues sax player Vanessa Collier & guitarist Heather Gillis to share bill at FTC

FAIRFIELD — Just in case you’ve been wondering whether the blues is alive and kicking, check out Fairfield Theatre Company’s StageOne on Aug. 16 when it presents a full night of blues-based music by ...