Short Genealogy of the Tenor Saxophone

On this week's Rhythm Planet program, we focus on the modern evolution of that most jazzy of instruments, the tenor sax.

Tracklist:

  1. Coleman Hawkins / Body And Soul / Body And Soul / Blue Bird
  2. Lester Young / Jumpin' With Symphony Sid / The Complete Aladdin Sessions / Blue Note
  3. Charlie Parker / Now's The Time / Now's The Time / Verve
  4. John Coltrane / Giant Steps / Giant Steps / Atlantic
  5. Sonny Rollins / St Thomas / Now's The Time / RCA
  6. Dexter Gordon / Love For Sale / Go / Blue Note
  7. Wayne Shorter / Go / Schizophrenia / Blue Note
  8. Joe Henderson / Without A Song / Big Band / Verve
  9. Stan Getz / Night And Day / At Large Plus! / Jazz Unlimited
  10. Claus Ogerman Feat. Michael Brecker / Caprice / Gate Of Dreams / Warner Brother
  11. Eric Alexander / She's Out Of My Life / Don't Follow The Crowd / Highnote
  12. Chris Potter / Wayfinder / The Sirens / ECM Records

Playlist

[PLAYLIST GOES HERE]

Credits

Host:

Tom Schnabel