by Donna Schwartz | Oct 6, 2021 | Podcast
This episode is super special because I have not just 1, but 2 guests with me. My first guest is Stefano Bedetti, the Italian saxophone phenom. (In the beginning of this episode, you heard an excerpt of him playing Shiny Stocking.) Stefano is a self-taught musician...
by Donna Schwartz | Sep 22, 2021 | Podcast
Mention the Beets name pretty much anywhere in the world, and any jazz enthusiast in the room will know what you’re talking about: quality, and a strong brand of bop and swing. And swing… that’s one thing tenor saxophonist, Alexander ‘The Hurricane’ Beets...
by Donna Schwartz | Sep 8, 2021 | Podcast
One of the most decorated saxophonists of her generation, Nicki Roman, has won prizes at prestigious competitions such as the North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA) Solo Competition, Music Teachers National Association Young Artist Solo Competition, William C. Byrd...
by Donna Schwartz | Aug 18, 2021 | Podcast
Chances are, you’ve heard the sound of Tia Fuller before. If you saw the blockbuster Pixar film, Soul, Fuller served as the sound behind the music of animated character “Dorothea Williams,” the sassy saxophonist (voiced by Angela Bassett). If you’ve caught any of...
by Donna Schwartz | Aug 4, 2021 | Podcast
Ramon Manas, Founder of Odisei Music, and Creator of the Travel Sax wanted to find a way to practice his saxophone more. His time was limited and his living situation didn’t allow him the freedom to practice whenever he wanted. Because of that, he was starting to get...
by Donna Schwartz | Jul 21, 2021 | Podcast
Billboard charting saxophonist, Chris Godber has become a highly sought after performer in both the Smooth Jazz & Gospel Jazz realms. His 2015 album “Starting Over”launched him into the Smooth Jazz spotlight with the chart topping hits Rain and...
