I love a bit of Sax…
So here are a few favourite tracks. Firstly, Dave Brubeck’s Take Five with Paul Desmond on Alto Sax. A classic piece of Jazz if I may say so
Then, who can forget the Pink Panther Theme? … Plas Johnson on Tenor Sax
Much more recent, but still a few years back… Hazel O’Connor’s Will You has some great alto sax. Wesley McGoogan really goes off on one during the second half of the track!
And, of course, there was Baker Street with Raphael Ravenscroft on Alto! In Memoriam for Gerry Rafferty who sadly passed on in January 2011.
Finally – here’s a somewhat cheeky one from the near past… Destination Unknown – Here the alto sax is believed to be played by Valerio Minicillo.
I hope the selected tracks were enjoyable for you all…
The video for the last one begs me to ask a question that has bugged me (and possibly quite a few other guys as well) for longer than I care to remember. Why do young ladies publicly straighten their underwear like that? I’ve seen it so many times over the years! It’s a mystery to me… I look forward to hearing some thoughts on that one… but, more importantly, on the Music




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Very Saxy post!
Baker Street is one of my favorite saxing!
Hi Nancy – Baker Street is a great song that most people remember for its sax rather than the great lyrics!
Dave Brubeck: king of cool. He has seen the future, and it is 5/4 time.
Hi Kate – I love Dave Brubeck’s work
I liked the Baker Street video, but the snappy music of Destination Unknown appealed to my 2 year old grandson. Or, it might have been the pretty young ladies dancing that caught his attention. In either case, my grandson was dancing and watching the video with a big smile on his face. I think I’ve corrupted the little guy.
Hi Theresa – I’m sure it won’t have done him any harm at all. Music is an important part of learning. He probably liked the colours too – that green is very strong
I have always loved the sax in Baker Street. One of my all time favourites with sax in it is Mark Knofler’s Going Home from Local Hero.
P.S. Your my “Today’s Featured Site” for today (Saturday)
Hi Tony – I hadn’t thought of that one
Baker Street seems to be the most popular so far.
Thanks for the Feature – greatly appreciated
Though quite what your regulars will make of it I’m not sure!
Cool list. There is something soothing and timeless with sax. Music with a soul of its own. happy holidays.
Thanks – Glad you enjoyed the music – Have a great family time over Christmas