Everything Saxophone Podcast

Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, interviewed Melvin Quinones, Founder of Victory Musical Instruments, and inventor of the World’s First ‘Screwless’ Saxophone! Victory Musical Instruments has gained recognition among musicians and dealers for its craftsmanship and performance. Their instruments are designed with precise intonation and innovative mechanisms, making them a popular choice for players looking […] The post The World’s First ‘Screwless’ Saxophone from Victory Musical Instruments; NAMM Show 2025, Ep 237 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, interviewed CEO of Bari Woodwinds, Ron Van Ostenbridge, live at the NAMM Show 2025. If you’re a saxophonist, you know that the right gear can make all the difference. This year at the NAMM Show 2025, I had the incredible opportunity to meet with the CEO of Bari Woodwinds […] The post Ron Van Ostenbridge Live from NAMM Show 2025; The New Cobalt Reeds from Bari Woodwinds, Ep 236 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, interviewed Saxophonist and Educator, Jeremiah True, live at the NAMM Show 2025. With a diverse background spanning orchestral, jazz, theater pits, and rock ‘n roll, Jeremiah True brings a wealth of experience and artistry to every performance. He recently concluded an esteemed 21-year career with the US Air Force […] The post Jeremiah True Live from NAMM Show 2025: The New Venus Model from P. Mauriat Saxophones—Ep 235 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, interviewed, Saxophonist, Composer, Educator, Don Braden! For over 40 years, Don Braden has toured the world as a leader of his own ensembles on saxophone and flute, as a special guest, and as a sideman with jazz legends such as Betty Carter, Wynton Marsalis, Freddie Hubbard, Tony Williams, Roy […] The post Saxophonist Don Braden; How Teamwork Impacted His Jazz Journey – Ep. 234 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, interviewed Mark Overton, Founder of SaxQuest and the National Saxophone Museum. Mark Overton started Saxquest in 2000 with a vision of creating a mecca for saxophone players to find great equipment, share knowledge/learn about their instrument and engage in safe honest transactions with a knowledgeable sales staff in both […] The post Mark Overton; Experience Saxquest and National Saxophone Museum – Ep 233 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

This episode is a Masterclass! Saxophonist Mark Hartsuch has differentiated himself by producing amazing horn section recordings and live performances for the world’s top artists. He is most well known for working with India’s top music director, AR Rahman, both in live performance and studio productions. His other collaborations include Ranjit Barot, Mohini Dey, Mr. […] The post Saxophonist Mark Hartsuch; 3 Tenets of Being a Great Musician, Plus Tips on Tone and Improvisation, Ep 232 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

Saxophonist Bennett Wood is a freelance musician, composer, and clinician. He was recently appointed as Director of Jazz Studies at Webster University. He previously held academic appointments at the University of Memphis, Mineral Area College, Texas State University, Texas Lutheran University, and Texas A&M University-Kingsville and served as the Interim Director of Education and Community […] The post Saxophonist Bennett Wood; Taking Inspired Action to Create His Debut Album Space in Time, Ep 231 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

Internationally acclaimed saxophonist, composer, and educator Kyle Brooks is a rising performer and pedagogue seasoned by and for the modern music industry. Versed in multicultural idioms, Kyle has and continues to work with organizations that regularly present jazz, rock, hip hop, Bollywood, Malayalam, electronic, and salsa music, just to name a few. As a performer, […] The post Saxophonist Kyle Brooks; How Improvising in Different Contexts Influenced His New Album, Monarch, Ep 230 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

Asha Parkinson is a UK-based saxophonist and composer whose works cross the boundaries of classical, jazz, and world music. Asha was a semi-finalist in the 2016, 2018, and 2020 BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year competitions. She graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama with a Bachelor of Music Honors (1st class) […] The post Saxophonist/Composer Asha Parkinson; Taking Risks to Abolish Cultural Boundaries, Ep 229 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

Denis DiBlasio is a saxophonist, flutist, composer, arranger, and Full Professor and Director of the Jazz Performance and Composition Programs at Rowan University. Denis was the Musical Director, composer, and arranger for the Maynard Ferguson Band for 5 years. He is a published author of five texts on jazz improvisation, and a recording artist for […] The post Saxophonist Denis DiBlasio; Adapting and Thriving With Improvisation, Composing and Teaching, Ep 228 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

James Brandon Lewis is at the top of the international jazz world. He stands in the tradition of saxophonists such as Sonny Rollins, Albert Ayler, and John Coltrane. With his powerful, direct, and rich tenor saxophone sound and a lyrical quality that unfolds in both his solos and his compositions, he is causing a sensation. […] The post Saxophonist James Brandon Lewis; Letting the Melody Drive Innovation, Ep 227 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

Born in Tyler, Texas, and raised in Houston, Theresa Grayson began playing piano and saxophone in fourth grade, building her foundation through church performances from age 12. She studied under renowned musicians and earned degrees in music performance, jazz studies, and music education. Theresa has been a dedicated music educator since the early 2000s. She […] The post Saxophonist Theresa Grayson; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas August 3 2024, Ep 226 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

Joyce Spencer, an award-winning saxophonist, flutist, and vocalist from Dallas, Texas, showcases a diverse range of musical styles. Her repertoire spans traditional to contemporary jazz, classical to R&B, funk, fusion, blues, pop, and Gospel/Christian. With a background in instrumental music education, Joyce holds a Bachelor of Music Education and Performance. After a 20-year corporate career, […] The post Saxophonist Joyce Spencer; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas August 3 2024, Ep 225 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

Nancy Saenz, aka ‘Lady Woodwind’ started her musical journey at Marshall Jr High School in the heart of Houston’s old barrio Northside. She started on the flute, going to many competitions all over Texas. Nancy was introduced to the saxophone in high school, and quickly excelled, going to many jazz festivals and winning Jazz Musician […] The post Saxophonist Nancy Saenz, aka ‘Lady Woodwind’; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas August 3 2024, Ep 224 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

Allana Southerland Prince started playing clarinet in Middle school. She loved music so much, she added saxophone, piano, and flute to the mix. She went to Douglas Anderson School of the Arts for High School and that’s where she knew she had a passion for music. Allana graduated from the University of North Florida with […] The post Saxophonist Allana Southerland Prince; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas Aug. 3 2024, Ep 223 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

Kim Jay takes audiences on a captivating, magical, and awe-inspiring sonic journey with what has been called “a multi-instrumental dream, a cosmic one-woman ensemble”. Kim Jay has been performing as a soloist on saxophones since 2001. Some of her main influences have been: Sarah Vaughn, Cassandra Wilson, Shirley Horn, John Coltrane, Grover Washington Jr, Crosby, […] The post Saxophonist Kim Jay; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas August 3 2024, Ep 222 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

Born into a family tree of well-versed musicians, Ernie Delores (Caldwell) Shelby is a talented saxophonist, vocalist, and composer. In elementary school, when the music department ran out of “girlie” instruments such as flutes and clarinets, she was given a choice between tuba or saxophone. At the tender age of 14, a heckler in the […] The post Saxophonist Ernie D Shelby aka Lady Sax; Live at Sax Girls Rock Concert Las Vegas August 3, 2024, Ep 221 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

Straight ahead Jazz Saxophonist, Vasilis Xenopoulos, is one of the most accomplished Greek jazz musicians of his generation. He graduated with honors from the Berklee College of Music and gradually established himself as one of London’s up-and-coming jazz saxophonists. He has worked with some of the best musicians in the International Jazz Scene as a […] The post Vasilis Xenopoulos Saxophone Podcast; Embracing Change and Standing Out, Ep 220 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

Born in Toronto Canada, Joey Berkley moved to NYC in 1979 after graduating with honors from the Music Program at Humber College. A jazz musician firmly rooted in the tradition of Coltrane, Miles, and Monk, Joey incorporated these influences to develop his sound. Joey’s career as a tenor saxophonist and recording artist has evolved through […] The post Saxophonist Joey Berkley; Rising Above the Challenges, Ep 219 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.

Chase Huna is a saxophonist, national recording artist, and songwriter from Palm Springs, CA who blends jazz, R&B, and pop into his style of music. Chase started playing saxophone at the age of 10 after his dad bought him his very first sax for his birthday. Chase put out his first song “On The Chase” […] The post Chase Huna, Embracing Curiosity to Keep Moving Forward, Ep 218 appeared first on Everything Saxophone Podcast.