Category: Yamaha
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Eugene Rousseau (1932-2024)
Yesterday evening I got a message from my friend, colleague, former teacher and mentor Richard Ingham that a giant in the saxophone world, Dr. Eugene Rousseau, had died. Eugene Rousseau has been a huge influence to me, even though I only met him a few times. His book, Saxophone High Tones, has been my go…
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International Greek Saxophone Festival 2024
I am just back from my fifth visit to Greece, performing at the International Saxophone Festival in Larisa, Greece. This annual event brings together saxophone teachers and their students from all over the Greek mainland and islands in a celebration of saxophone playing. The fabulous event is organised by the Greek Saxophone Association and my…
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Yamaha Baritone Saxophone
The new Custom Yamaha Baritone Saxophone YBS-82 I have been enjoying working with this new baritone saxophone over the last few weeks. I have played the baritone for most of my saxophone life, beginning in 1986 when I was the baritone saxophonist in Sheffield bands as a child. I love the baritone both as an…
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Yamaha Digital Saxophone
I was fortunate to be asked by Yamaha to try their new Yamaha Digital Saxophone YDS-150. I was chatting with Deborah from Yamaha about their latest products, and we got talking about their range of digital saxophones. Yamaha were generous to gift my recipient of the 2023 Ralph Markham Award, Keana Miller with their Yamaha…