The saxophone is a world-famous woodwind instrument developed by Adolphe Sax in the 1840s. Among its different kinds, the Alto sax is one of the most commonly used and it is a medium size instrument.

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The Dean of Saxophonists – Hawk to his many fans – did more than any other musician to establish the tenor sax. A suave and sophisticated player was the antithesis of what most people consider a jazz ...