Blue Lou Marini
Saxophonist Blue Lou Marini celebrates 40th anniversary of ‘The Blues Brothers’

Which saxophone is best for blues?

tenor sax
The saxophone (especially the tenor sax) is a superb blues instrument as you can actually sing with the sax and the dulcet tones of the tenor sax fits the Blues perfectly.

What is the highest note on tenor sax?

F♯
Most modern tenor saxophones can reach a high F♯ (or higher using altissimo fingerings).

What is the lightest tenor saxophone?

Lightest is as Saxland mentioned, the Keilwerth tenors with bodies of nickel silver. Most modern-day tenors are around 3.2 to 3.4 kg. Some heavies are 3.5 kg and over.

How old is Lou Marini?

76 years (May 13, 1945)
Lou Marini/Age

Who is the arranger of Blue Lou?

Jazz Standards Songs and Instrumentals (Blue Lou) Edgar Sampson’s composition was introduced by alto saxophonist/trumpeter Benny Carter on his October 16, 1933, session for Columbia Records. 1934 was a banner year for alto saxophonist/arranger Sampson.

Is tenor sax easier than alto?

You’ll find the smaller the instrument the better your breath control needs to be. Therefore, the tenor is easier to blow than the alto. It also has a more relaxed embouchure than the alto. However, you will struggle in the beginning to play it as quietly as the alto.

What is the best tenor sax to buy?

Yamaha YTS-62III Saxophone. First of all,this professional-grade saxophone is perfect for the professional,or anyone about to make the leap up.

  • Jean-Paul TS-400 Saxophone. This is a great saxophone that’s built to last and could easily stay with you from beginner up till professional.
  • Yamaha YTS-480 Saxophone.
  • Jupiter JTS1100SG Saxophone.

    • What are the best tenor sax brands?

    Woodwind & Brasswind carries all the best brands of tenor saxophone, including Allora, Yamaha, Keilworth, P. Mauriat and more. There is also a huge selection of tenor saxophone accessories like mouthpieces, ligatures, reeds, straps and hundreds of other items you need.

    Who are the famous tenor sax players?

    Coleman Hawkins. Hawk,or Bean as he was also sometimes nicknamed,was the father of jazz saxophone: remarkably it was not really considered a jazz instrument until his emergence in

  • Lester Young. Coleman Hawkins’ heavy,muscular tone was very much the dominant early tenor style.
  • Stan Getz.
  • Sonny Rollins.
  • John Coltrane.
  • Joe Henderson.
  • Michael Brecker.

    • Is tenor higher than baritone?

    baritone | alto |. is that baritone is the male voice between tenor and bass while alto is a musical part or section higher than tenor and lower than soprano, formerly the part that performed a countermelody above the tenor or main melody.