Saxophone Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Brexit as expressed with a sad saxophone solo

This explains the situation in the UK as well as anything I’ve ever read. A very beautiful moment from @KliphScurlock

When you first learn a musical instrument, chances are you’re pretty awful. Or maybe the people around you just don’t

School’s out! Only 65-ish days until the first day of school! And now music news for Friday, June 29, 2018.

A clickbait headline for sure. But am I wrong? (Via Danny)

Brian Eno thinks it is. Bowie’s one-time collaborator, producer and friend tweeted this out. David Bowie. In his underpants. Playing

By Susan Andrews Think fast, and no the answer is not guitar, bass and drums. What instrument do all the

No matter how many times I see videos like this, I get a little freaked out. Brain surgery is, well,

Derek Brown took his tenor sax into an abandoned warehouse in Hillsdale, Michigan and started playing a little Bach. Listen

Sometimes the sweet sound of sax is the perfect thing in a rock song. Here are some examples, and please

Only in New York, I guess. But why so vertical, cameraman?

For decades, Bobby Keys was the go-to guy for the Rolling Stones when they needed a sax player. Here he

Born into the Beautiful Game – James Easton in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 017 January 13, 2021
The Easton family has played a vital role in shaping the North American soccer landscape for almost 50 years. In the early 70’s, Jim Easton Sr. uprooted his family from Scotland to take the job as the inaugural head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps. Over his time in the role, Jim and his family fell […]
Mark Silver
In Search of a Digital Media Business Model – Chris Skinner in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 016 December 26, 2020
Traditional media businesses have long struggled to realize the opportunity with digital. Giving away free ad-supported content has backfired with Facebook and Google now controlling the relationship with the audience and all their associated behavioural data and preferences. What has emerged, thanks to Netflix, is that people will pay for good content, which is really […]
Mark Silver
Leadership Born on the Pitch – Eva Havaris in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 015 December 15, 2020
Being a truly great leader is not about title or tenure. Regardless of seniority, natural-born leaders rise above obstacles to influence those around them and rally around a common goal. Eva Havaris has been that kind of leader from a young age, first on the pitch and later in the boardroom. In this episode, Eva […]
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