Saxophone

The saxophone is a wind instrument, which despite being made of metal, belongs to the group of wooden wind instruments. The classification is based on its construction and the single wooden reed, which is the source of sound (similar to that found in the clarinet).
The saxophone was invented by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax in 1840, and patented in 1846.

Saxophones come in various sizes: soprano saxophone with a range: A-flat to D-flat2 alto saxophone with a range: D to A2 tenor saxophone with a range: A to E2 baritone saxophone with a range: D to G1 and less common extreme versions: sopranino saxophone bass saxophone contrabass saxophone soprillo (invented in the 90s by B. Eppelsheim) tubax (invented in the 90s by B. Eppelsheim) The saxophone playing technique is similar to that of the clarinet, the sound is also similar, but sharper (especially in jazz music). The saxophone is often used in popular music (jazz and rock), in big bands, as well as a solo instrument, and sometimes appears in symphony orchestras.

Crazy Rag - sax family

Thanks to this recording, there is no need to elaborate on the entire saxophone range, as everything is visible in this one recording (soprillo, sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, bass, and contrabass) - National Saxophone Choir of Great Britain

Alexander Glazunov - concerto for saxophone and string orchestra Op. 109 part 1

Opera and Philharmonic Podlaska European Art Center, Arthur Arnold - conductor, Paweł Gusnar - saxophone

Paul Desmond - "Emily"

Monterey Jazz festival 1975

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZbahdBHv9Eult - Poland

Since I wrote about the presence of the saxophone in rock music, I wouldn't be myself if I didn't go further in the direction of punk rock and didn't include a recording with the participation of such a prominent (although not necessarily in saxophone playing) musician as Kazik Staszewski.