by Lynden Blades | Apr 9, 2024 | Tune Tutorials
Misty In 1954, Errol Garner released a beautiful tune that was to become a jazz standard and a firm favourite of millions of people throughout the world. It was, of course, the iconic song Misty. Since then, Misty has been recorded by jazz legends such as Nat King...
by Lynden Blades | Mar 20, 2024 | Tune Tutorials
Why are older people learning the sax? Many of my clients are people who are 50 years of age or older, and I think there’s a very good reason for this. People often say to me that playing the saxophone is something they’ve always wanted to do, but because...
by Lynden Blades | Mar 19, 2024 | Tune Tutorials
Baker Street In 1978, the Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty changed everything for saxophone players all over the world, including me. He released a tune called ‘Baker Street’, and it was a massive hit at the time. It remains an iconic work of art...
by Lynden Blades | Mar 11, 2024 | Tune Tutorials
Take Five Take Five is arguably the most iconic tune in 20th century jazz – holding claim to the title of the biggest selling jazz song of all time and having been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Perhaps what makes Take Five so popular is that it manages...