Saxophone Style

Saxophonists have the best style!   Not that I’m biased or anything…

Dexter Gordon

Lester Young in his signature Porkpie hat

Stan Getz - Looks cool even though his bowtie is a clip on.

John Coltrane - Anyone that can smoke and play like that gets my approval.

Bud Shank on Bari - Here with Chet Baker

Charlie "The Bird" Parker in a great flecked blazer and a sweet Conn Alto. Check out the underslung octave key!

Paul Desmond

Coleman Hawkins

Johnny Griffin

James Moody

Boots Randolph in an awesome skinny tie and button down collar.

Johnny Hodges

Lucky Thompson

Sonny Rollins

Barney Wilen

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Charlie Parker & Buddy Rich – “Celerity”

Watch how “Bird” just breezes right through this tune like he’s bored…it’s unbelievable!  And Buddy Rich just kills it on the skins!