The Saxophone History Podcast Andrew D. Meyer

In the very first episode, we trace the history of Elise Hall, a 19th century socialite and amateur saxophonist who commissioned many of the pieces that became the foundation for our repertoire. Andrew is Joined by Erika Durham for this discussion.

In this episode we learn about the original ultimate sax battle between Adolphe Sax and Michele Carafa at the Champs de Mars in Paris. This one was for all the marbles and lead to the saxophone's adoption worldwide. We also look at the early life of Adolphe Sax and close the loop with episode one, explaining just how the saxophone got to the West Coast of America in the 19th Century. With Erika Durham.

In this episode I'll be looking at the life and times of David Sanborn. He's a player that we all know but I'll go deep into the sides of Sanborn that many people might not yet know about.

Did you know that Joe Henderson anonymously recorded film music in the late 60’s to get around legal restrictions? Did you know that he quit a lucrative gig with Horace Silver onstage at the Jazz Workshop in San Francisco? How about his all-female band? In this episode we’ll take a very deep dive into the life and times of the Phantom — Joe Henderson. As always, sources and more information available at my website, http://www.andrewdmeyer.com

In this episode, we'll go through the true story of the classic Cannonball Adderley Quintet album, Mercy, Mercy, Mercy! Live at The Club. It's a quick but interesting story. Deception! Secrets! Cloak and Dagger! Enjoy!

Rabbit, Jeep, and Squatty Roo! Did you know that Johnny Hodges topped the alto category in the Downbeat polls for ten years straight? Did you know that he hired and fired a young John Coltrane? Did you know he owned a pet monkey? In this episode we look at the life and career of Johnny Hodges, which also means taking a close look at Duke Ellington and his orchestra. Johnny Hodges was one of the most influential and most popular saxophonists of all time and left a huge legacy.