Make sure to pick up "Seeds From the Underground. The reeds of the alto saxophone are smaller than those of the tge saxophone. And his own album Jewel in the Lotus is an underrated masterpiece. No John Gilmore? Its in that spirit I chimed in on the piano list earlier. January 1, 2016 at 5:17 am you better be sarcastic! But this ranked list leaves a lot to be desired, Woods easily eclipses the likes of Ornette Coleman and Hank Crawford, while the high rankings of Earl Bostic (not really a jazz specialist) and Ike Quebec is puzzling. In that jazz is art, so very subjective, one persons opinion is just that, their opinion which makes ranking nearly impossible. Starting out as a bar-walking blues player, he emerged as the most significant jazz saxophonist after Charlie Parker. Kenny Garrett After playing saxophone in The Duke Ellington Orchestra (then under the leadership of Mercer Ellington, following Duke's death) whilst still a teenager, Garrett did sideman work with major figures like Woody Shaw, Art Blakey, Freddie Hubbard and Miles Davis, appearing on various Davis albums including Amandla. [68] He is an avid golfer and has a handicap of +0.6. Both of these concerts even were widely reportedangry letters to Down Beat and the Madison papers by disillusioned Coltrane fans. He was, though, a superb tenor saxophonist who was at home with both hard bop, modal jazz, and R&B, and easily earns his place among the worlds best jazz saxophonists. [65] Kenny G filed for divorce in August 2012. Reply. Lee Morgan rated well on the trumpet list tooon records they are on together I think of Mobley and Morgan as The Dream Team. How many of the ones with an opinion play sax. The longevity of the artist, for example, has significance. 7 on the Hot 100. Spot on. Johnny Hodges made his name in Duke Ellingtons band, which he joined in 1928. If only I was that smart.. Hes the Sonny Rollins favorite. For me, number two is Lester Young : much to say with a minimum notes. Kenny Garrett (born October 9, 1960) is an American post-bop jazz musician and composer who gained recognition in his youth as a member of the Duke Ellington Orchestra and for his time with Miles Davis 's band. If you are in the area, check out the BELMONT BESTIVAL every September. He does a great version of YOU MUST BELIEVE IN SPRING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Philly-born tenorist made his mark with Art Blakeys Jazz Messengers in the late 50s, and, as well as being noted for his sublime, hard bop-inflected playing, he was a fine composer, responsible for the classic tunes I Remember Clifford, Killer Joe and Along Came Betty.. Check out the trailer for the Listening to Kenny G documentary below: Kenny G is also notably self-deprecating and self-aware about his status in the music industry. Even so, while his music always looked forward, Blythe never lost sight of the traditions of the best jazz saxophonists before him. So many greats are missing, especially mainstream players. I could easily list 100 musicians and artist with perfect technical skills that make absolutely terrible art. Absolutely false. Unique among the best jazz saxophonists to come up in the late 40s and early 50s, Konitz was one of the few altoists who wasnt infected by Charlie Parkers bebop sound. Both are very sad stories. Arriving in the world as William Huddleston, Lateef pioneered the incorporation of musical elements from other cultures into his music. He is also one of the best-selling musicians of all time, with more than 75 million records sold. [9] He adopted Kenny G as his stage name because it "had a nice ring to it". A fearless improviser. Not fitting of Memphis jazz clubs, but yes he is still of the greatest jazz sax players ever. Great to see Hank Mobley, Johnny Griffin and Jackie McLean so highly thought of (3 of my particular favourites often overlooked). A Memphis-born musician, Benny Hank Crawford, was one of the premier soul-jazz alto saxophonists of the 60s and 70s. From Baltimore, Maryland, Bartz plays both alto and soprano saxophones. Ive always loved him and listened to him a lot, though thats partly because of Davis and Monk records he is on that have a strong share of his best work. He will be remembered among the best jazz saxophonists for being a soulful player who combines flawless technique with emotional depth. He learned by studying under a local trumpeter and playing along with saxophone records. Kenny G refrains from labeling his own music. His rendition of "Auld Lang Syne" was, at the time of charting, popularized by the then-upcoming New Year celebration for 2000. [5] Garrett also was the Commencement Speaker for graduates. Whats funny is that Tex Beneke of the Glenn Miller band won most of the jazz magazine polls. Ross Wooldrige, Mike Murley, Kirk Mcdonald? Jazz singer and trumpeter Louis Armstrong poses for a 1970 portrait in London. This list is far from comprehensive or representative. Lovano is a supremely versatile musician who has played in a welter of different musical contexts and whose influences range from bop to African music. Agree with a few folks at the omission of Sonny Stitt, Phil Woods and Archie Shepp. Joe Henderson was probably THE Hard bop/ Blue note Saxophonist of the 60s, no one really came close to him during that period not even Coltrane. From the 70s onwards, Barbieri leaned towards smooth jazz settings for his music, though his brooding tenor saxophone never lost its visceral intensity. Gato Barbieri does not belong in this list. I like most of the players listed, and regret some omissions. Though he was affectionately called The Brute, Ben Websters forceful style of playing was tempered with a high degree of tenderness, especially on ballads. "Sentimental" charted at No. And, yes, Hank Crawford just above Cannonball Adderley? Here is Tim playing in a duo with BRAD MOGGACH. His alluring, beautifully lyrical tone, combined with his velvet-smooth, effortless style la Lester Young earned him the nickname The Sound. The documentary also asks bigger questions outside of music. He was integral to the more relaxed West Coast cool style. Gerry Mulligan should be in the top twenty! A key member of the Dave Brubeck Quartet between 1951 and 1957 (he wrote the groups most famous tune, the big crossover hit Take Five), this San Francisco-born alto saxophonists light delivery helped to define the West Coast cool sound. http://www.KennyWalker.netSaxophonist, vocalist, arranger, band leader and all around performer. The 65-year-old saxophone player has been called the best-selling instrumentalist of all time, someone whose songs have formed the sonic backdrop of so many weddings, shopping mall and dental. Dubbed the Lone Wolf, Boston-born Stitt started out as an alto saxophonist and began his recording career at the dawn of bebop during the close of the 40s. He is also playing at THE JAZZ ROOM in Waterloo, Ontario in early February of 2020 (The group is called THE CLIFFS OF MOHER). [62][63][64] In January 2012, Benson-Gorelick filed for legal separation. [72], Audi Big Game Commercial 2011 Release the Hounds, Audi Big Game 2011 Teaser Kenny G Riot Suppressor (Part 2), best selling holiday album of 1999 in the United States, I'm in the Mood for LoveThe Most Romantic Melodies of All Time, Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special, List of awards and nominations received by Kenny G, "7/5: Kenny G performing at Wild Horse Pass Casino", "After selling millions of records, Grammy winner Kenny G wants to conquer golf", "Kenny G can swing with the best of them", "Gene Stout. He has been a fan of the sport since his elder brother, Brian Gorelick, introduced him to it when he was ten. Kenny Gs music may not fit the classical definition of jazz. They also complain that hes earned so many millions from his music while many jazz musicians who are much more skilled toil in relative obscurity. [71] He was also an early investor in the Starbucks coffee house chain. This North Carolinian, Charlie Parker-influenced tenorist started to make his mark in the 50s, where his bluesy, soulful, and increasingly funkified hard bop style resulted in a slew of notable LPs for the Blue Note label. i have his blue note collection and really love his sound. Its still a shame that being the creator or godfather of smooth jazz doesnt earn enough respect. This list is mired in a rather parochial hard-bop sensibility. Thats a hard lick and I just played it really well, he says with a self-satisfied smile after an impressive practice run on his soprano sax. By. Like a number of the best jazz saxophonists of his era, he was a disciple of Charlie Parker, but nevertheless forged his own style, a soulful amalgam of bop, gospel and blues influences. There are some innovators and many great players. Legendary saxophone player and songwriter Kenny G is releasing his newest song, Emeline, which is featured on his first new album in six years. Ive listened to them all and Criss is as good as anybody. Mulligan played too close to the book and his vest for my taste. He also did very well in the singer pollls. His fourth solo album, Duotones, was released in September 1986 and features an original instrumental track, "Songbird", inspired by his decision to move from Seattle to Los Angeles, which marked the start of a new life for him. Yet no one would claim Davis isnt an authentic jazz artist. But I must remind you that leaving out a true giant like Hermione Barnsfather is INEXCUSABLE. [60] He married Lyndie Benson in 1992, and the couple had two sons: Max and Noah. To leave him out is pretty silly. Top rankings are just STUPID! God rest his soul, Great Bob the powerful Saxophonist of this last 40 yrs, Ornette Coleman and Booker Ervin two big omissions. Looking for some listening inspiration, alto player wise. Louis Armstrong is widely seen as the greatest jazz musician of all time for his virtuoso trumpet playing and singing. 2. Lester Young should have been two. His sound is both lyrical and haunting. Later this year, a new documentary, Listening to Kenny G, about the musician is set to release on HBO, from director Penny Lane, as part of the channels Music Box series with Ringer Films. All the instruments play well and feel solid. Frank Wess? He made his recording debut in 1928 as a sideman, but, by the 30s, was leading his own swing band for which he was writing sophisticated charts that resulted in him doing arranging for the likes of Duke Ellington and Count Basie. Kenny G said he knew nothing of Weezer before the performance. His florid, effusive style was often likened to sheets of sound. Coltranes music was always evolving and progressed from hard bop through to modal, spiritual jazz, and the avant-garde. And if not, does it tarnish his legacy? On At LastThe Duets Album, he collaborated with friends and colleagues David Sanborn, David Benoit; Daryl Hall, lead singer of Hall & Oates; Burt Bacharach, and Barbra Streisand. Also believe Michael Brecker should be higher, for sure. He signed to the Warner Bros. Records label, and beginning with Black Hope, in 1992,[1] he recorded eight albums for them. Herschel Evans? His primary instruments are alto and soprano saxophone and flute. These lists are worthless and worthy of simply being ignored. Kenni Holmen SOPRANO / TENOR SAXOPHONE. Surprisingly, I saw no mention that Lou Donaldson played alto (thats what he played when I saw him) on many of his albums and live performances. Theres a whole lot of other mess on the list. But a new documentary film by Penny Lane may lead some of Kenny Gs critics to reconsider. Is it jazz, pop? Im not sure why he and folks like him (Gerald Albright, Jeff Lorber, etc) are never included in these lists, since their impact is beyond comparison! As for the excellence of Sonny Stitt, his qualifications should be immediately clear to anyone attentive to his battle with Rollins on The Eternal Triangle.. And then I heard Kenny G, and I never put on another Miles record.' CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Good job. [9] He then left the band, later claiming that he had outgrown his association with them.[14]. Television stations also play the song before ending their evening broadcasts. Yet when he died in poverty, in 1894, Sax, who invented several other wind instruments besides the saxophone all of which bore his name would have seen that the saxophone had been adopted mostly by military marching bands, though his hope that it would feature prominently in classical music orchestras was not to be fully realized. Tim combines Irish music with jazz which is quite interesting. The album received warm reviews from critics, and reached No. holy good god yusef lateef ranked higher than Michael this guy is on crak!!! 3) Lester Young. Stan Getz ahead of Lester Young is just idiotic, ERIC ALEXANDER??!!! Californian tenor maestro John Zoot Sims took Lester Youngs sleek and mellow approach to jazz improv and fused it with the language of hard bop while filtering it through a cool West Coast sensibility. [5], Kenny G's career started with a job as a sideman for Barry White's Love Unlimited Orchestra in 1973, when he was 17 and still in high school. An acolyte of John Coltrane (with whom he played between 1965 and 67), tenor/soprano saxophonist and flutist Sanders helped to bring both a cosmic and deep spiritual vibe to jazz in the late 60s and early 70s. Hmm? Glad to see Stitt recognized, as well as Jackie Mac. Liste to The Train and the River : splendid. Or maybe the rest is too black for your effite pansy-ass.. He was also on his high school golf team. Kenny G first began playing the saxophone after hearing the instrument on TV as a boy. Harlem-born Carters main instrument was the alto sax, but he was also adept on the trumpet and clarinet. It includes covers such as Careless Whisper, and Elton John's "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word", a collaboration with Richard Marx. "[54] Alto saxophonist Charles McPherson expressed "mixed feelings," stating that Kenny G's "audience probably does not know Armstrong or Getz or Charlie Parker. [1] Garrett's own career as a saxophonist took off when he joined the Duke Ellington Orchestra, under the leadership of Mercer Ellington, in 1978. Wheres Chris Potter? One of the challenges was getting so many notes in one breath. And Hank Mobley is overrated albeit there were some memorable recordings. How about Sonny Criss. The album was released in January 2015. Though originating in Philadelphia, Getz became the pre-eminent tenor saxophonist of the US West Coast cool school scene of the 50s. Kenny G is widely known in the world for his smooth music and saxophone jazz tunes. Paul Gonsalves? Kenny G - he's the most commercially successful sax player of all time, so of course, folks are going to hate on him. I cant imagine how Charlie Ventura and Jimmy Dorsey were not on the list. Are you in uk? Desmond27!! October 22, 2021, 10:16 am. Or Pete Christlieb or Phil Woods? Tim Moher from my home town of Kitchener, Ontario? Anthony Braxton? Steve Coleman Now that I think of it, that instrument would fit in nicely with this song. I agree what a ludicrous list, that for example, al Cohn could be above Jaws. Period. Ask any garage band or casual listener to play or hum Mr. Magic or Winelight, and they willthose songs are known worldwide. What a complete farce. I agree Include Budd Johnson and Curtis Amy pleaseGerry Mulligan way better than Al Cohn or Johnny Griffin or Dexter G. The song "Theme for Dying Young", written for that movie, was nominated for the Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Performance. She is a virtuoso electric guitarist that actually plays full symphonies on the guitar. Stitt has some of the most beautiful playing, articulation, and sound ever on a saxophone. Charlie Parker talked about Frank Trumbauer being an inspiration. He is relentless striver practicing his sax at least three hours each day with a compulsive need to get better at everything, even if its just baking an apple pie in his opulent kitchen. Art has something to do with both tradition and talent. Jazz, they say, is about improvisation and vigorous interplay between musicians who are testing musical boundaries. He is also one of the best-selling musicians of. Though diminutive in terms of his physical stature, the Chicago-born Griffins prowess on the tenor saxophone earned him the nickname Little Giant. Evan Parker? It cant simply be that millions of people are just stupid and Pat Metheny is the smart one, says Jason King, a musician and scholar at New York University. I heard that he moved to New York but have not heard his name in awhile. mulligan must be much higher. His solo on Bye, Bye Blackbird, on which he doubles the number of choruses by Miles, is at once beautiful beyond words yet heartbreakingly sad when he offers the prize to an indifferent boss (Miles never spoke an encouraging word to him). THANK YOU, Soon after, he made his first recordings and caught the ear with his reedy soprano blowing, which had a tremulous vibrato and emotional intensity. Why no British players? How about this, how about: Kenny G, This Guy Really Blows!. His first live album, Kenny G Live, included popular songs, among which "Going Home" achieved great success in the People's Republic of China. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IADi67_LEno. Johnny Griffin? [51] Saxophonist, composer and bandleader Branford Marsalis, stating that he's refusing to "fight that silly war between jazz and smooth jazz," called on G's critics as follows: "When all these jazz guys get in a tizzy over Kenny G, they need to leave Kenny alone. How can a list of the supposed 50 top saxophonists of all time not include Phil Woods? A black man in front of me took off his white T shirt, waving it as a flag of surrender. Given his technical skill, the emotional depth of his playing, and his importance in the early development of jazz, Sidney Bechet should definitely be nearer to the top, perhaps in the top ten. In the 1980s he travelled to London, Paris and the South Pacific working day jobs and playing in a variety of bands. He also dismisses the notion that he deliberately set out to create jazz Muzak that would appeal to the masses. I have played EUROPA (Carlos Santana-right?) Bullshit list and chronologically provincial. The order of the rest is subjective though IMO there are some on this list that dont belong and and some that were left off. Kenny G attended Whitworth Elementary School, Sharples Junior High School (renamed Kurose Middle School), Franklin High School, and the University of Washington, all in his home city of Seattle. Making his recording debut with Art Blakeys Jazz Messengers in 1965, he was already recording as a leader for Milestone when Miles Davis recruited him in 1970. Bud Freeman? Otherwise, I take lists as what they are, subjective however knowledgeable, and there are probably no absolutes even if we are all passionate in our tastes. Hes also an outstanding golfer as well as a pilot and a successful investor. Insert Quotes Quotes Post Reply. It's . [1] Kenny G is one of the best-selling artists of all time, with global sales totaling more than 75 million records. A better idea is to rank artists on their primary instrument, though a number of them doubled frequently on others. Seriously, no James Carter? All 3 were very unique, avant-guarde musicians and saxophonists who changed and expanded the role of jazz sax. They are from the Toronto, Ontario area. Bostic was extremely popular in the field of post-war R&B, racking up several US hits. Towards the end of his life, he made records with more a straight-ahead jazz feel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLLHZmRvMj4&list=OLAK5uy_kYNmW4pdq99QhTC5Q7VajuN48GPfk4DfA&index=1. Cohns signature was a bright but full-bodied saxophone tone out of which he poured rivulets of mellifluous melody. From Culver City, California, Davis given the name Lockjaw because his saxophone seemed almost glued to his mouth during his ultra-long solos could play in a range of styles, though his calling card was a driving, blues-drenched hard bop. The legendary musician was on a Tampa to L.A. flight Saturday when one . Clinton hosts governors minus Bush". uDiscover Music celebrates the 50 best jazz saxophonists of all time. 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