Modern Jazz Artists
Saxophonists 1990-2009
We Need Inspiration…
Most of the time practicing can be tedious and dreadful.
Players who want to succeed may need help becoming
motivated to practice. Here is where we look for
inspiration.
This unit will guide you to where you need to look for
inspiration.
Just because you play a certain instrument does not
mean that you can only be inspired by great performer of
that instrument.
Audio is great, but as you have realized video works
even better.
Here Are Some Saxophonists
Who You Should Know About…
Chris Potter
Joshua Redman
James Carter
Michael Brecker
Kenny Garrett
Gerald Albright
Joshua Redman
Born in 1969
Father was accomplished
saxophonist.
Graduated from Harvard with a
degree in law.
Progressive player. Experiments
with electronics
Has very unique sound.
Albums to check out:
Moodswings, Freedom in the
Groove, Elastic.
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IMPROV AND MUSIC THEORY Lesson
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Michael Brecker
Arguably one of, if not the
greatest saxophonist who ever
lived.
1949-2007
Is a heavy influence on many
great saxophonists.
Also, very unique sound.
Great improvisational artist to
check out.
Some albums to explore: Tales
from the Hudson, Wide
Angels.
(Brecker Video) ..\Desktop\JAZZ IMPROV
AND MUSIC THEORY Lesson
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