How do today’s top professional tenors stack up against a century of saxophone history? As a vintage Buescher player, I headed to Nashville to put five modern horns from Yamaha, Keilwerth, P. Mauriat, and Cannonball to the test. Here are my honest thoughts on tone, ergonomics, and where I’d actually put my money.
Stepping away from your instrument is easy; stepping back is where the real work begins. Here is the exact practice routine I’m using to rebuild my saxophone chops, endurance, and tone after an extended break.
Coming back to music after a long absence is tough. Your coordination is gone, your endurance is shot, and the frustration of past vs. present ability can make you want to put the horn away. But you can’t force your way back. Discover the two essential mindsets that helped me navigate the slow crawl of progress and rebuild my playing, one five-minute session at a time.