Celebrating the Saxophone - Softcover

Lindemeyer, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0688155561 ISBN 13: 9780688155568

Publisher: William Morrow, 1997

Synopsis

A chronological guide to the saxophone includes brief profiles of famous musicians and a discussion of the instrument's role in music throughout the years and its influence on pop culture

About this title

From the Author:

CELEBRATING THE SAXOPHONE: An Illustrated History
CELEBRATING THE SAXOPHONE is the first book of its kind: a colorful historical tribute to the world's best-loved wind instrument. Saxophonist and popular culture historian Paul Lindemeyer traces the instrument's development from 1840s Paris, where Adolphe Sax invented the horn that bears his name, through the Jazz Age and Swing Era that made saxophones a household word, to the varied jazz, pop and classical music scenes of today. Along the way are many rare illustrations and photographs--some never before published. Included are capsule biographies of sax greats, a section on the instrument family and its construction, and samples of the saxophone's presence in art and consumer culture. CELEBRATING THE SAXOPHONE is a book for anyone who has ever heard and enjoyed the sound of a saxophone. A Hearst Book published by William Morrow & Co., Inc. 96 pages. 155 illustrations. Full color.

Synopsis:

Lindemeyer looks at the quintessential Ameri can instrument, colourfully chronicling its role in music an d pop culture. In addition to more than 75 illustrations and photographs, he includes mini-bios of musicians such as Cha rlie Parker. '

About this edition

• Publisher: William Morrow
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0688155561
• ISBN 13: 9780688155568
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96