Everything Saxophone Podcast

Born in Detroit, Rick Margitza’s musical journey began with classical saxophone training under Donald Sinta at the University of Michigan. He also studied jazz with notable mentors like Sonny Stitt and Michael Brecker. Graduating from Loyola University in New Orleans, Margitza’s musical style was deeply influenced by the city’s rich cultural tapestry. Relocating to New […] The post Saxophonist Rick Margitza; Embracing Readiness Unveils a New Universe, Ep 206 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

I am consistently thrilled to visit the Theo Wanne booth at every NAMM Show, as they invariably unveil innovative products. At the NAMM Show 2024, I was particularly impressed by the introduction of the new Theo Wanne Saxophone Mouthpieces. Theo is considered the world’s foremost expert on the design and manufacturing of saxophone mouthpieces. As […] The post New Theo Wanne Saxophone Mouthpieces; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 205 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

I had the pleasure of meeting Chris Kortschot from Legere Reeds at the 2022 NAMM Show, where he showcased some truly remarkable reeds. It was delightful to reconnect with him at the 2024 NAMM Show, where Legere unveiled their latest innovation, the Frech Cut reeds. Légère Reeds Ltd. was founded in 1998 by Dr. Guy […] The post Legere Reeds French Cut; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 204 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

Susanne Alt, a versatile artist from Amsterdam, excels in saxophone, composition, DJing, and production. Born in 1978 in Würzburg, Germany, Alt showed early promise, winning the Siemens Prize for young talent in classical saxophone during her formative years at the Meistersinger-Konservatorium Nuremberg. Alt’s musical journey continued as she pursued jazz saxophone studies in the Netherlands, […] The post Saxophonist & DJ Susanne Alt; Finding Her Own Voice, Ep 203 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

The EMEO, the pioneering digital practice horn for saxophonists, has expanded its offerings to include mouthpieces crafted from FDA-approved dental material and solid silver. Mouthpieces showcased at the NAMM Show 2024 are currently accessible for alto and tenor saxophones, as well as clarinets.   We talked about: How EMEO is using FDA-approved dental material Why […] The post EMEO Music’s New Saxophone Mouthpieces; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 202 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

Founded by Lars Hueseler and a group of enthusiasts in late 2007, Forestone emerged determined to revolutionize the reed industry by overcoming the limitations of traditional cane and plastic reeds. Led by Kazunori, a former manager at Japan’s leading woodwind distributor Kawai, they devised a groundbreaking material formula: a blend of bamboo and Polypropylene (PP). […] The post Lars Hueseler, Forestone Reeds; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 201 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

JodyJazz crafts top-tier saxophone mouthpieces with patented designs and innovative manufacturing techniques. Favored by renowned saxophonists worldwide, each piece is meticulously hand-crafted in the USA, meeting the highest standards. Founder Jody Espina, a distinguished saxophonist, recognized the crucial role mouthpiece design plays in sound and technique. His commitment to catering to students and professionals alike […] The post Jody Jazz New DV HR Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 200 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

Marca’s New Cane & Synthetic Unic Reeds blend the sonic richness of traditional cane with the durability of synthetic fibers, featuring a pioneering composition of 95% cane and 5% synthetic material, offering a potential 6-month lifespan while preserving stability and humidity control, and treated like conventional cane reeds, available for saxophones and clarinets—truly a unique […] The post Marca’s New Cane & Synthetic Unic Reeds; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 199 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

Saxophonist Educator and Composer, Dr. Woody Witt, is a Professor of Music at Houston Community College and is the Instructor of Saxophone at the University of Houston Moores School of Music. He got his Masters degree in Jazz Studies from the University of North Texas, where he taught saxophone and jazz methods. He also received […] The post Saxophonist Woody Witt; Inspired By Streams of Consciousness, Ep 198 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

Sylvain Carton, originally from France, is a multi-instrumentalist (woodwinds, guitars) and composer currently residing in Los Angeles. He has recorded and performed for numerous groups, including Aly and Aj, Beats Antique, Tenacious D, and Lord Huron, among others. Sylvain is a composer and producer, crafting music for films, commercials, documentaries, and various other mediums. His […] The post Vandoren’s New Saxophone Mouthpieces; NAMM Show 2024 with Sylvain Carton, Ep 197 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

At 22 years old, Austin Gatus has had many accomplishments in his young career. Austin has performed with Dave Koz locally here in Los Angeles, as well as on the Dave Koz Jazz Cruises to Europe and Alaska. He sat in with the Average White Band a couple of times on a recent tour, and […] The post Austin Gatus; Interview & Live Performances at the NAMM Show 2024, Ep 196 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

Emerging from their lively Kent base in the UK, TJ saxophones had their beginnings in the early 1990s. Over the years, these instruments have transformed into a globally respected brand, celebrated for their excellence in Student, Step-up, and Professional horns. Learn more about these amazing saxophones in this episode from the NAMM Show 2024, featuring […] The post Introducing the New Trevor James Intermediate Saxophones; NAMM Show 2024, Ep 195 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

Pianist, saxophonist, composer, arranger, and conductor – whatever it is Gordon Goodwin touches, it’s all about his love of music. Gordon was born in Wichita, Kansas, and Goodwin’s parents moved to Southern California when Goodwin was four. He completed his formal music education at Cal State University-Northridge, and began working as a live performer at […] The post Gordon Goodwin; Multiple Grammy Winning Composer, Arranger, Saxophonist & Pianist, Ep 194 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

For the second time, we are featuring New York-based saxophonist and composer Sam Newsome on this episode. Sam Newsome often works in the medium of solo saxophone, and has released several critically acclaimed solo saxophone CDs. Since we last spoke to Sam in episode 106 in 2021, he has won the Soprano Saxophone category in […] The post Soprano Saxophonist, Sam Newsome; Taking Cosmic Unconsciousness to New Heights, Ep 193 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

In this episode, we are featuring one of the Pop/Rock world’s most recognizable saxophonists, John Helliwell. If you’ve ever heard The Logical Song, or Take the Long Way Home, Give a Little Bit, or It’s Raining Again by Supertramp, you’ve heard saxophonist and woodwinds specialist, John Anthony Helliwell. Born in West Yorkshire, England, John’s first […] The post John Anthony Helliwell; One of the world’s most recognizable saxophonists, Ep 192 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

A native of New Orleans, the birthplace of America’s music, Victor Goines is an accomplished composer, musician, and educator. He serves as the president and chief executive officer of Jazz St. Louis. In 2016, his composition Untamed Elegance, a tribute to the Jazz Age, was performed by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Other commissions include […] The post Victor Goines Podcast; Paying homage to legendary Jazz artists, Ep 191 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

Jason Mingledorff is one of the most versatile and in-demand saxophonists playing in New Orleans’ eclectic, thriving music scene. After earning a Bachelor of Music in classical saxophone at the University of Alabama, Jason moved to New Orleans in 1995 to study under jazz patriarch Ellis Marsalis at the University of New Orleans. He has […] The post Jason Mingledorff Podcast; Soulful New Orleans Sax Grooves, Ep 190 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

This is a Bonus episode! (This is the type of Bonus content that Patrons get on a regular basis. For more info on becoming a Patron, Click Here) There was so much positive feedback from our 2 previous episodes with Pedro Eustache (episodes 187 & 188), we decided to add a 3rd episode. In this […] The post Pedro Eustache Podcast; Bonus Episode on Improvisation Ep.189 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

This episode is Part 2 of a 2-part series with the world-class woodwind specialist, Pedro Eustache. In this episode, we talked about:

This episode is Part 1 of a 2-part series with the world-class woodwind specialist, Pedro Eustache. Pedro, widely known as Pedro Flute, was born in Caracas, Venezuela, and has been a US citizen for decades. Pedro’s beginnings were marked by a rich musical culture inspired by his family, and in particular his brother, who exposed […] The post Pedro Eustache Podcast; Music transcending through sound, Ep 187 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.