Here are my 10 top albums that made the last 12 months even more worthwhile, and they’ve held up to repeated listening, too: ...

And it seems that in 2025 there was not only an abundance of new jazz releases, but the quality bar was raised again, with ...

Unlike the structured precision of a piano-driven quartet, saxophone-guitar albums thrive on spontaneity. Imagine a smoky jazz club where the deep, soulful wail of a saxophone weaves effortlessly with ...

What is your favorite saxophone part or parts in a rock ’n’ roll song? The sax is one of my favorite instruments. Its importance in jazz music cannot be overstated, but it also is a instrumental in ...

John Gunther teaches our jazz saxophone majors, including BM, MM and DMA students. At all levels, Gunther works with his students to develop and maintain a solid foundation in the physical aspects of ...

It’s no coincidence that acclaimed jazz saxophonist Gerald Albright’s most recent single is titled “Living My Best Life.” It’s an apt description of the multiple-Grammy Award-nominee’s entire ...

Angela Kraft is a jazz saxophone player and music instructor who has lived in the greater St. Louis area for most of her life ...