I’d like to start off by saying that while composing this quirky holiday post, I had George Michael’s Careless Whisper in the background as inspiration. Two words: pure seduction. And 1980s gold. I ...

The alto saxophone is one of the most popular instruments in jazz and pop music, known for its smooth, expressive sound. Over the years, many talented musicians have made their mark playing the alto ...

Almost no other instrument seems so synonymous with jazz as the sax. Listen to some classic alto playing from Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Stitt and more greats. Credit...Illustration by ...