Saxophobia - Celebrating The Sax Craze Of The 1920's

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The saxophone, from invention to myth Invented by Adolphe Sax in the 1840s, the saxophone gradually established itself in military orchestras and then in American dance ensembles of the 1920s. The virtuoso Rudy Wiedoeft plays a major role in this rise thanks to his spectacular compositions and recordings. His style helps make the saxophone an essential solo instrument of emerging jazz. However, with the arrival of the great figures of jazz, his influence gradually falls into obscurity. This album by Chad Smith pays tribute to this essential pioneer in the history of the saxophone.