There's no doubt that, if he were alive today, 19th-century Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax would be extremely surprised – and pleased, too, no doubt – at how the saxophone, which he invented and then patented back in 1846, has become universally popular and was crucial in defining the sound of a 20th-century-born musical style called jazz. Its status as one of the genre's most important instruments is undisputed; even the most cursory glance at the list of musicians hailed as the best jazz saxophonists of all time reveals several one-off talents who have helped take the music in new directions.This book is about some of the greatest saxophonists in history.'Strikes a masterful, perfect balance between info, humor, and insight, wonderfully informative, conveying strongly the passion and excitement this two wonderful music and sax-mad writers have for their subject. Superbly illustrated too. This great book has abundant style and oozes character, just as I would expect, its authors do too. A must for all players and lovers of the saxophone' - Snake Davis.There's no doubt that, if he were alive today, 19th-century Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax would be extremely surprised – and pleased, too, no doubt – at how the saxophone, which he invented and then patented back in 1846, has become universally popular and was crucial in defining the sound of a 20th-century-born musical style called jazz. Its status as one of the genre's most important instruments is undisputed; even the most cursory glance at the list of musicians hailed as the best jazz saxophonists of all time reveals several one-off talents who have helped take the music in new directions.This book is about some of the greatest saxophonists in history.'Strikes a masterful, perfect balance between info, humor, and insight, wonderfully informative, conveying strongly the passion and excitement this two wonderful music and sax-mad writers have for their subject. Superbly illustrated too. This gre