Adolphe Sax made this alto saxophone in 1857 ... the early 1920s that the saxophone became known as a serious instrument. That’s thanks to a musician from New Orleans named Sidney Bechet ...

For the many people who find the saxophone an ear-piercing irritation, there are just as many that find it an emotive, irreplaceable musical voice. The saxophone is a notably new invention ...

Made in Belgium by Adolphe Sax, the four most common saxophones are soprano, alto, tenor and baritone. However, there are actually 14 different types of saxophones, ranging from the extremely high ...