The Story of the Saxophone
Narrated by Cary Hite
- Released
- May 30, 2023
- Length
- 10 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Dreamscape Media
Join Coretta Scott King Honoree Lesa Cline-Ransome as she explores the remarkable journey of the saxophone, starting with its inventor, the visionary Joseph-Antoine Adolphe Sax, in 1840 Belgium. From its initial rejection to becoming a cornerstone of jazz music, the saxophone's history unfolds as it travels across Europe and Mexico to New Orleans. Discover how this misunderstood instrument eventually captivated musicians like Sidney Bechet, transforming into an iconic symbol of jazz.
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