Lets translate the title: the 50 best who took advantage of the US publicity machine, thus leaving out many deserving players elsewhere, thus a jive endeavor although it got me thinking about the Bird: what did he have that other 49 didnt? But young Kenny became enthralled by the silky music of jazz saxophonist Grover Washington Jr., whose hits like Just The Two of Us heralded the 1980s rise of the smooth jazz genre. More recently, Kenny G has collaborated with Kanye West, the Weeknd, and the new SpongeBob SquarePants Movie: Sponge on the Run. Also, repeating he copied bird shouldnt be synonymous with his name. uDiscover Music celebrates the 50 best jazz saxophonists of all time. Som many others that were omitted do. The center of the documentary, though, is Kenny G himself. He learned by studying under a local trumpeter and playing along with saxophone records. Donaldson also sat in as a sideman on notable sessions by Thelonious Monk, Clifford Brown, Art Blakey, and Jimmy Smith. Unbelievable, any sax list without grover washington isnt worth the 1s and 0s its printed on. Desmond and Mulligan arent in the same league as the aforementioned. Maybe next time expand the list to a hundred. Herschel Evans? Though he liberated jazz both melodically and harmonically, Colemans crying alto sound was always steeped in the sound of the blues. Merely influence? I caught him with Shep, then Pharoah Saunders (the loudest of all), and finally Eric Dolphy (in a Chicago Southside bar that had been filled when Stitt and Ammons were there but with Trane and Dolphy (no pianoor bandstandfor McCoy), the audience was small and indifferent to the music which, though tolerable, failed to communicate with the all-black Southside audience. Miles Davis, another jazz legend, was accused of selling out when he went electric on his album Bitches Brew, which helped launch jazz fusion music in the 1970s. Pat Metheny is going to criticize his intonation. Not saying I dig Kenny's very popular albums, even if I admire his tone. Courtney Pine, Andy Sheppard, Tubby Hayes? mulligan must be much higher. He was a virtuoso of the flute and bass clarinet but was also a fabulous alto sax player with a unique approach, and first came to the attention of the wider public when he began playing with Coltrane in the early 60s. His fat, earthy tone and fluid, blues-infused style had a huge impact on a young John Coltrane, who cut his teeth in Bostics band in the early 50s. Cohns signature was a bright but full-bodied saxophone tone out of which he poured rivulets of mellifluous melody. Im not sure why he and folks like him (Gerald Albright, Jeff Lorber, etc) are never included in these lists, since their impact is beyond comparison! One of the challenges was getting so many notes in one breath. John was even making verbal statements about going exclusively with soprano sax because of its more spiritual sound. Phil Woods missing? He worked with some of the most well-known names in the industry including Charlie Parker. His big break came when he joined Ray Charles band in 1958 (where he originally played baritone sax), which helped to launch his solo career at Atlantic Records. Crawfords expressive, blues-inflected sound exerted a profound influence on a contemporary alto great, David Sanborn. Revolutionary. The forthcoming new record, New Standards, is set for release on December 3. His first holiday album, Miracles, sold over 13 million copies, making it the most successful Christmas album to date. Kenny G said he knew nothing of Weezer before the performance. [1] Garrett also played and recorded with Art Blakey, Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, and Woody Shaw before developing his career as a leader.[1]. Regarded as an eccentric blind maverick by some for functioning as a one-man band on stage (he could play three horns at once and had a variety of exotic instruments dangling from his neck and shoulders), Kirks multi-tasking skills meant that his prowess on the saxophone has been overlooked. All 3 were very unique, avant-guarde musicians and saxophonists who changed and expanded the role of jazz sax. In terms of virtuosity? No David Murray? [21], Kenny G's second holiday album, Faith, is the best selling holiday album of 1999 in the United States selling 2 million units according to Nielsen/SoundScan. Id love to interview his family. The audience he has wouldn't be caught dead at a real jazz concert or club. [10], Garrett was described as "The most important alto saxophonist of his generation" by the Washington City Paper[12] and "One of the most admired alto saxophonists in jazz after Charlie Parker" by The New York Times. His Brazilian Nights was announced on October 28, 2014. His canny deflections of his detractors take the film in unexpected directions. [1] Garrett's own career as a saxophonist took off when he joined the Duke Ellington Orchestra, under the leadership of Mercer Ellington, in 1978. He will be remembered among the best jazz saxophonists for being a soulful player who combines flawless technique with emotional depth. Though marching band music was part of jazzs foundation, it was the trumpet, rather than the saxophone, that first took the spotlight. Probably too white for you effite pansy-asses. "[56], In 2021, HBO released a documentary on Kenny G, Listening to Kenny G, directed by Penny Lane. [5], In 2012, Garrett received a Soul Train Award nomination for his 2012 studio album Seeds from the Underground in the Best Traditional Jazz Artist/Group category. [6] Also in 2012, Grammy nominations for Seeds from the Underground followed in the Best Jazz Instrumental Album and Best Improvised Jazz Solo categories,[4] and Seeds From The Underground received a NAACP Image Award nomination in the Outstanding Jazz Album category. Simply stated, Kenny G (aka Kenny Gorelick) is the most successful instrumentalist of all time (as measured by recordings sold). Bostic was extremely popular in the field of post-war R&B, racking up several US hits. "[55], Critic Josef Woodard found Kenny G serving "a noble purpose by offering musicians a paradigm of what not to do," in a JazzTimes poll in which, though, players such as Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Ornette Coleman were characterized as "over rated. From Memphis, Tennessee, Lloyd got his first saxophone at the age of nine and, by the 50s, was playing in the touring bands of blues mavens Howlin Wolf and B.B. Everyone has there personal favorites of course, but if you truly know jazz, than this list is the Canon of Sax platers. The album included many hits such as "Forever in Love", the recipient of the Grammy Award for the Best Instrumental Composition and which charted in the Billboard Year-End Hot 100. 15 on the Hot 100 and No. Kenni Holmen SOPRANO / TENOR SAXOPHONE. One of the most popular choices for beginners is the tenor sax, which is larger than the alto. (Check Instagram for this). Though originating in Philadelphia, Getz became the pre-eminent tenor saxophonist of the US West Coast cool school scene of the 50s. In the early 60s, he made a slew of combative but affable duet albums with his musical sparring partner, Johnny Griffin. The documentary also asks bigger questions outside of music. January 1, 2016 at 5:17 am you better be sarcastic! Steve Coleman Lovano is a supremely versatile musician who has played in a welter of different musical contexts and whose influences range from bop to African music. Log In. [1] The CD Five Peace Band Live won a Grammy Award in 2010. People like Armstrong was the Mogdigliani of the trumpet or Lester Young, and Coleman Hawkins were the Van Goghs and Monets of the saxophone. Your email address will not be published. Topping the list of the best jazz saxophonists ever is the man fans referred to simply as Bird. It was largely through his alliance with Keith Jarrett in the 70s (he played as part of the pianists European Quartet) that gained him an international audience. Parkers ornate style and prodigious technique, which combined melodic fluency with chromatic and harmonic ingenuity, proved profoundly influential. appreciated. The Selmer Mark VI is the model of saxophone that Kenny G plays on his soprano, alto, and tenor saxophones. The greatest 8, were, and I should know, for look at my email which is not a joke, it is because I play like Jaws, Jaws, Ben, Griffin, Dexter, Zoot, Jacquet, Rabbit, Cannonball, Joe Lovano He had more influence on more What is wrong with the world. "[58], Kenny G plays the Selmer Mark VI soprano, alto and tenor saxophones. 7 on the Hot 100. Didnt see earlier, 15 to 20 of them dont belong on the list. [14] The album went on to sell five million copies in the US alone and increased his profile worldwide as a result. He also did very well in the singer pollls. Not fitting of Memphis jazz clubs, but yes he is still of the greatest jazz sax players ever. The saxophone part was played by Steve Gregory, a session player based in London. Joshua Redman? decent list, but Coltrane should be number 1. and Hawkins higher then Getz. Kenny G first began playing the saxophone after hearing the instrument on TV as a boy. The song "Theme for Dying Young", written for that movie, was nominated for the Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Performance. Kenneth Bruce Gorelick (born June 5, 1956), known professionally as Kenny G, is an American smooth jazz saxophonist, composer, and producer. Hmm? Theres a whole lot of other mess on the list. At 88, Benny Golson is still going strong and blowing hard. i have his blue note collection and really love his sound. His most recent release was the album Brazilian Nights, which he released in 2015. The butt of jokes at times, the very wealthy and very successful sax player is like a duck in water, letting criticisms roll right off his back. Did you encounter any technical issues? His place is very much deserved. The Kenny G E-II series were a updated design starting in 2009 and I have the Alto in series I and series II in stock. He and Monk had something special. His florid, mellifluous style has often been compared with Charlie Parkers (many accused Stitt of copying Parker), but he began to develop his own voice after switching to the tenor sax. His smooth, mellow tone and airy, lightly flowing style was hugely influential, inspiring tenor players that followed, including Stan Getz, Zoot Sims and Al Cohn. [61] Max graduated from Columbia University and Noah from the University of Southern California. no Serge Chaloff. Too much happy jazz selections. check out his Lorber stuff and first 2 solo albums. A better idea is to rank artists on their primary instrument, though a number of them doubled frequently on others. It includes covers such as Careless Whisper, and Elton John's "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word", a collaboration with Richard Marx. Thats where the curators step in to validate or invalidate the taste of what we consider art left in our mouths and minds. Peter Brtzmann? My guess is that you have heard the music on the video many times. To leave him out is pretty silly. But is What a Wonderful World, one of his biggest hits, jazz? 17 Apr 2023 21:10:38 Hank (rock and roll r&b genres) above Cannonball Adderly???? Published From 1955, McLean started recording under his own name, impressing as a young exponent of hard bop. Jazz saxophonist Kenny G has played jazz clubs and big stages all over the world, but one of his favorite venues is . Warne Marsh should be in the top 10. I suggest you listen to the CTI album, Skylark. Its a gem, and verifies Desmonds unique fluid delivery. Originally from Ohio, Henderson first made his mark as an exponent of hard bop at Blue Note in the early 60s, and also recorded with Horace Silver (its Hendersons solo you can hear on Silvers Song For My Father). 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the lead single, "Don't Make Me Wait for Love", featuring Lenny Williams on lead vocals, went to No. Sorry folks. Despite regretting that Rouse is not there (and glad to see I am not alone with this), I was very happy to see Griffin rate so well, and even more Hank Mobley. His skill and touch have earned him rarefied air. Famed for his staccato honking sound and catchy riffs, Jean-Baptiste Illinois Jacquet was an alto player from Louisiana who was raised in Texas and then moved to LA. Coltrane would come in soon after that. Had he stopped right there, Id agree that he was the best of Hawk and Lester as well as an important shaman, maybe an angel or a saint. I think that there may be a case for BOOTS RANDOLPH!! A black man in front of me took off his white T shirt, waving it as a flag of surrender. Any professional sax player will put Brecker at number one or number two. How about Sonny Criss. If only I was that smart.. I AGREE!! This is a lame list. "It just worked that way . (The soprano sax looks nothing like the more familiar alto sax.) I already suggested TOP 100 but now I am thinking TOP 125! And while Im at it, wheres Charlie Rouse, , Gigi Gryce, Herb Geller, Charles McPherson, Bobby Watson, Sonny Criss, Frank Strozier, Clifford Jordan, Jim Snidero or Gene Quill? Houston Person & Phil Woods deserve to be on the list before a number of others that are on here.. You sure you know jazz? Fascinated by its sound, he obtained a Buffet Crampon alto saxophone in 1966 at the age of 10, though he would later go on to specialize in the soprano saxophone. Absolutely false. His sound was big, breathy and beefy. While my Father never liked the term smooth jazz, he played everything from be-bop to pop to fusion to r&b to soul to gospel and then some. His band is called THE CLEFS OF MOHER which is a spoof on the CLIFFS OF MOHER (Ireland). Sonny Stitt and Tubby Hayes were absolute prodigies; nobody, but nobody, played the instrument better. Though diminutive in terms of his physical stature, the Chicago-born Griffins prowess on the tenor saxophone earned him the nickname Little Giant. A leading light of the post-war West Coast US jazz scene, Peppers rise to stardom began with stints in the bands of Stan Kenton. Sonny Stitt is way too low on this list. [51] Saxophonist, composer and bandleader Branford Marsalis, stating that he's refusing to "fight that silly war between jazz and smooth jazz," called on G's critics as follows: "When all these jazz guys get in a tizzy over Kenny G, they need to leave Kenny alone. 1) GO BOY-Roger Caron This list has one huge omission Warne Marsh. Ask ANY casual listener today to name a Gene Ammons song. It's skewed, but we ain't going away. With its breathy timbre, virile tone, and broad vibrato, Websters bluesy tenor saxophone sound is one of the most readily identifiable in jazz. Mulligans resonant baritone sax appeared on countless recording sessions during his long and fertile career, including those by Miles Davis, Billie Holiday, and Dave Brubeck. Californian tenor maestro John Zoot Sims took Lester Youngs sleek and mellow approach to jazz improv and fused it with the language of hard bop while filtering it through a cool West Coast sensibility. RENE NETTO. Where is Rudy Wiedoeft? Paul Gonsalves? Amusingly, Desmond once likened his saxophone sound to a dry martini. No Sonny Stitt or Phil Woods??????? If we go by that standard, Kenny G just might be a maestro. 8:33 AM EST, Sun December 5, 2021. I am graduating this year and I really want to learn the soprano sax and a sopranino sax as it sounds really beautiful and Kenny G inspires me to learn how to play one, but from what I've researched is both of those saxophones I meantioned is hard to play because any changes to the mouths placement on the reed, how you blow on it, tounge placement, etc, will mess with it but it's not as hard . [29] He starred in a short as Head of Riot Suppression for a luxury Prison.[30]. [2], Kenny G was born in Seattle, Washington to a Jewish family. One of three noted jazz musician siblings (his brothers are drummer Percy and bassist Albert Heath), this Philly saxophonist started his career in the 40s and switched from alto to tenor sax to try and avoid comparisons with fellow bebopper Charlie Parker (Heath was dubbed Little Bird for a time). 2: The New Reality, The Spirit Music Jamia: Dance of the Infidel, "Kenny Garrett Addresses Berklee's Largest Graduating Class | Berklee College of Music", "Kenny Garrett NAACP Image Award Nomination", "Kenny Garrett won the Echo Award for saxophonist of the year! So many greats are missing, especially mainstream players. Mulligan is overrated I would have him further down the list. I figure that at least a few females should be known. They [critics] think I just decided to play these songs because I knew they would sell well. The album received warm reviews from critics, and reached No. Just something to consider. He started The Brazilian Tour for the album, traveling throughout North America and Asia throughout the year. It's an iconic track from Kenny G,and in fact, some of our members in Sax School are working on that tune right now. Us old folks do not forget. Heath has played with all the jazz greats (from Miles Davis and Milt Jackson to Freddie Hubbard), and continues to perform to this day. Selmer 38000 series balanced action tenor sax metal Berg Larsen 110/3 mouthpiece . Harry Carney? BENNY HILL was a funny show as well. Known as theKing in his time! Seattle-bred sax star Kenny G wows crowd in Jazz Alley debut", "Kenny G Seeking New Directions in His Life and Music", "The Star-Spangled Banner - Kenny G - 1994 FIFA World Cup closing ceremonies at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA, on Jul. By. http://www.KennyWalker.netSaxophonist, vocalist, arranger, band leader and all around performer. In that jazz is art, so very subjective, one persons opinion is just that, their opinion which makes ranking nearly impossible. Flip flop Coltrane and Parker and Ill accept 1 and 2. Lucky Thompson? Especially the likes of Henderson and McClean. He later teamed up with vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson for an acclaimed series of collaborations. SIDNEY BECHET 25, COLEMAN HAWKINS 7? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. So, if he feels like his audience should be more familiar with those people, I cant see anything aesthetically wrong with that." Hendersons tenor sound was unmistakable: loud, robust, and virile. [1] Kenny G is one of the best-selling artists of all time, with global sales totaling more than 75 million records. In Parkers wake came a raft of virtuoso jazz saxophonists during the 50s, including tenor heavyweights Stan Getz, Sonny Rollins, and John Coltrane, all of whom took saxophone playing to new, higher, levels of artistry while pushing jazz ever forwards. Towards the end of his life, he made records with more a straight-ahead jazz feel. Is it jazz, pop? He did it twice on his first attempt, and then again on the second. I count four saxophonists from the pre-swing era, although you bootlickers probably fap off to that meandering shit thats been known as jazz for the past seventy years. I worked with him in a couple different groups when we were both living in Cleveland, and. This list is mired in a rather parochial hard-bop sensibility. He's not stealing jazz. The fit and finish are good quality. you guys are all old timers. If the Jazz Police began launching midnight raids against musicians who offended their sensibilities, Kenny G would be at the top of their list. He has created his own line of saxophones called "Kenny G Saxophones". He's got great chops, huge ears, and tons-o-soul. Nicknamed Bean or Hawk, this influential Missouri-born tenor saxophonist was crucial to the development of the saxophone as a viable solo instrument. The only entry in this list of the best jazz saxophonists to have been born in the 1800s, Bechet has the distinction of being the first significant saxophonist in jazz. David Murray? They are from the Toronto, Ontario area. Please, listen to Max Ionata. 2) Charlie Parker Dec. 26, 2022 at 6:00 am. George Coleman? Or his daughter Candy Dulfer? Texas-born Coleman caused ructions in the jazz world when he arrived in New York in 1959, armed with a plastic alto saxophone with which he unleashed the revolutionary concept of free jazz. In the late 60s and early 70s, Adderleys music became more exploratory. 2) STRAIGHT LIFE-Art Pepper. [2] Early life [70], Kenny G is an aircraft pilot and has a De Havilland Beaver seaplane which he flies regularly. EXCEPTIONAL TECHNIQUE!!! The 65-year-old saxophone player has been called the best-selling instrumentalist of all time, someone whose songs have formed the sonic backdrop of so many weddings, shopping mall and dental. This is just the way I hear it. He played saxophone, keyboards and percussion in a rock band called Uncle Jam. Though he could swing with aplomb, Gordons forte was ballads, which allowed his rich, emotive tone to convey a poignant lyricism. He began playing the alto saxophone when he was 10 and then the soprano sax in high school. [33][34][35][36], In February 2017, Kenny G was satirized by Andy Samberg in the Netflix program "Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special". The Philly-born tenorist made his mark with Art Blakeys Jazz Messengers in the late 50s, and, as well as being noted for his sublime, hard bop-inflected playing, he was a fine composer, responsible for the classic tunes I Remember Clifford, Killer Joe and Along Came Betty.. Kenni was voted "Best Tenor Sax Player" by Twin Cities Reader magazine. But a new documentary film by Penny Lane may lead some of Kenny Gs critics to reconsider. His sixth studio album, Breathless, was released in 1992, and went on to become the best-selling instrumental album ever, with over 15 million copies sold worldwide, selling 12 million copies in the United States alone. But who can argue about Parker and Coltrane, or Coltrane and Parker? Excellent point. Fred Armisen, middle, as a Kenny G lookalike on an October 2021 episode of "Saturday Night Live.". His 2010 album Heart and Soul is strongly influenced by R&B, featuring Robin Thicke and his long-time collaborator Babyface. God rest his soul, Great Bob the powerful Saxophonist of this last 40 yrs, Ornette Coleman and Booker Ervin two big omissions. The Paul Desmond influenced ERNIE KALWA??!! Though he was associated with big-band swing, Hawkins played in more of a bop style from the mid-40s onwards. Or Pete Christlieb or Phil Woods? It's . Nature of the beast. Kenny G is a great sax player. 5 on R&B/Hip-Hop songs. Stitt has some of the most beautiful playing, articulation, and sound ever on a saxophone. Still actively performing today, Lloyds music is edgier and more exploratory than it was in the 60s. Drawing on gospel, blues cries, and marching-band music, Ayler patented a singular saxophone style that was raw, raucous, eerie, and driven by a primal energy. MANY MUSICIANS HERE HAVE TOLD ME THAT HE WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST SAX AND CLAIRENT PLAYERS THAT THEY HAVE EVER HEARD. Pharaoh Sanders at # number 47 really that is a joke dont know who came with this list but no way, GIANLUIGI TROVESI from Italy? About this Discussion. Its feeling, tone and spontaneous composition that are just some of the essential elements. I saw him play in Kitchener, Ontario in the 1970s. When you hear the words, easy listening, it almost sounds bad, he says. The album was released in January 2015. David Sanchez (from Puerto Rico). If youd like to add to your jazz collection, head over to the Jazz Center Stage store today for the latest vinyl, CD and jazz merch. Kenny G has worked on several film soundtracks, including Dying Young and The Bodyguard. How could you possibly leave out AVERY DIXON???????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In 1984, Garrett recorded his first album as a bandleader, Introducing Kenny Garrett, on the CrissCross label. Frank Lowe? A list like this is always highly debatable and a matter of personal taste. He was born Kenneth Bruce Gorelick in Seattle, Washington, a quiet Jewish kid who was expected to take over his fathers plumbing business one day. 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