Forum of the Saxes

dcanfield · Joined: 07 Aug 2005 Posts: 9

Who do you consider to be the best Sax player of all time?

Pinkdots · Joined: 07 Aug 2005 Posts: 10

Greg Vail of course

altosax4ever · Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 8:14 pm Post subject: DUH!

Cannonball Adderly!!
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reisio · Joined: 05 Oct 2005 Posts: 177 Location: Florida

My personal favorite is Paul Desmond, but I'd say Charlie Parker has influenced the world the most.

Altosaxophonerules · Joined: 25 Aug 2005 Posts: 130 Location: Canada

I have 3: Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins and Cannonball Adderly.

BVE · Joined: 05 Nov 2005 Posts: 3 Location: UK

Doesn't anyone remember Freddy Gardner?

Jacob · Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2005 3:20 pm Post subject:

For jazz, I would go with John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, and/or Charlie Parker.

Adderley, however great of player he was, wouldn't top my list for the greatest saxophonist(s) of all time. The above 3 had much more influential power and overall status and respect than Adderley. Adderley is just another killer hard bop saxophonist to listen to for me.
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Guest · Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2005 10:44 pm Post subject:

I'd probably say Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, Benny Carter, blah, blah, blah...This is a very open-ended question It is who YOU think is the best, who is your personal favorite. Besides, you didn't even state a genre. Classical, jazz, Rock & Roll? Without this critical information your question would be nearly impossible to answer.

That's my two cents. Razz

Guest · Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2005 6:17 pm Post subject: Re: Best Sax Player Ever?

Classically, Jean Marie Loundeix. In jazz coltrane and the bird are the kings. Sonny shouldnt be making albums anymore. His playing had dropped off dramatically since the mid 90's. Parker's harmonic idea's were revolutionary and have had more influence than any other sax player.

Guest · Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 1:46 am Post subject:

Considering what Sonny Rollins has given to jazz for so many years I find it hard to agree that he shouldn't be making albums anymore. Even if his playing isn't as good as it was in the past, I think there is more depth to his music than that. I saw him a few years back in London and would say as a great musician and performer he still has alot to offer.

Guest · Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 1:55 am Post subject:

The above posting is mine...for some reason I keep being logged out! Computer problem I think... Confused

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I would say John Coltrane, Charlie Parker.

saxismyaxe · Joined: 07 Aug 2005 Posts: 19 Location: Dallas Tx/Murray Ky

There are a number of fantastic players on my list, but the all time great has to be Bird, for a whole host of reasons.
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