Famous Jazz Saxophonists (Full Names Needed)
"Bird"
Who is Charlie Parker?
The composer of this concerto studied with Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakoff
Who is Alexander Glazunov?
"The gentleman of the orchestra."
What is the bassoon?
University of Michigan
Who is Timothy McAllister?
This Dutch pop saxophonist has a sweet name.
Who is Candy Dulfer?
"Trane"
Who is John Coltrane?
This concerto's title is Italian for "Chamber Concerto." Name the composer
Who is Jacques Ibert?
What is the flute?
Paris Conservatory
Who is Claude Delangle?
This Boston socialite commissioned many important composers.
Who is Elise Hall?
"Pres"
Who is Lester Young?
Despite its neoclassical style, this altissimo-heavy concerto is technically atonal. Name its composer.
Who is Lars Eric Larsson?
Originally the "chalameau."
What is the clarinet?
University of Illinois Urbana Champaigne
Who is Debra Richtmeyer?
Daughter of her father, Sigurd, this Germany-based saxophonist is particularly known for her soprano playing.
Who is Carina Rascher?
"Cannonball"
Who is Julian Adderley?
This French composer's trumpet concerto is also very famous.
Who is Henri Tomasi?
Not quite a woodwind. Predecessor to the saxophone. Keyed brass instrument.
What is the ophicleide?
Indiana University (1964-2000)
Who is Eugene Rousseau?
This phenominal saxophonist helped to commission Bolcom's Lilith, Albright's Sonata, and Diamond's Sonata, before leaving the music field to pursue a career in environmental law.
Who is Laura Hunter?
"Fathead"
Who is David Newman?
The composer of this concerto with an internet-age title also wrote "Fuzzy Bird Sonata."
Who is Takashi Yoshimatsu?
Basically a brass bassoon.
What is the sarrusophone?
Northwestern University (1955-1961)
Who is Cecil Leeson?
The first woman to reach the finals of the renowned international Adolphe-Sax Competition in Belgium and received the 3rd prize.
Who is Asya Fateyeva?