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The baritone saxophone (sometimes abbreviated to "bari sax") is a member of the saxophone family of instruments, larger (and lower-pitched) than the tenor saxophone, but smaller (and higher-pitched) than the bass. It is the lowest-pitched saxophone in common use — the bass, contrabass and subcontrabass saxophones are relatively uncommon.
The modern saxophone family consists entirely of B ♭ and E ♭ instruments. The saxophones in widest use are the B ♭ soprano, E ♭ alto, B ♭ tenor, and E ♭ baritone. The E ♭ sopranino and B ♭ bass saxophone are typically used in larger saxophone choir settings, when available.
- 1840s
- Adolphe Sax
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Jul 12, 2023 · Discover Jazz. last updated July 12, 2023. Saxophone. As part of our series on the different saxophone types, we take a look at the baritone saxophone – AKA ‘the big saxophone’ – including some famous jazz players and recommended brands.
One of bebop's earliest baritone saxophonists, Chaloff has been described as 'the most expressive and openly emotive baritone saxophonist jazz has ever witnessed' with a tone varying 'between a light but almost inaudible whisper to a great sonorous shout with the widest but most incredibly moving of vibratos.'
Hamiet Bluiett ( BLUE-et; September 16, 1940 – October 4, 2018) [1] was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer. His primary instrument was the baritone saxophone, and he was considered one of the finest players of this instrument.
Jun 1, 2022 · Updated On: December 27, 2023. By: The Sloan School of Music Team. Did you know that the saxophone became a popular solo instrument around the time of World War I in the US, after which it was adopted in dance bands? Then, in the development of jazz and swing, it became one of the most important instruments for solos.
The introduction of Sax’s baritone saxophone revolutionized both classical and jazz music. Its deep resonant sound added depth to orchestral compositions while providing a strong foundation in jazz ensembles. The instrument quickly gained popularity among musicians due to its unique tonal qualities and expressive capabilities.
