Everything Saxophone Podcast
News, Reviews, and Interviews For The Saxophone Community
Featured Episode
The Saxophone Warrior Chris Ward, Ep 265
Chris Ward, AKA The Saxophone Warrior, has followed the road less traveled since the beginning of his musical journey, consistently thinking outside the box and pushing beyond traditional boundaries. Known for his fearless creativity and versatility, Chris brings his...
Award Winning Black Sapphire Cannonball Saxophone; Dr Randal Clark Live at the NAMM Show 2026, Ep. 264
In Episode 264 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna Schwartz reconnects with saxophonist and educator Dr. Randal Clark. This time live from the NAMM Show 2026, for an in-depth look at the stunning new Award-Winning Black Sapphire Cannonball Saxophone. Innovation...
The New Trevor James Soprano and Baritone Saxophones; Sandro Massullo Live at the NAMM Show 2026, Ep 263
The NAMM Show 2026 brought plenty of innovation to the saxophone world and Trevor James Saxophones made a strong impression this year! In Episode 263, Donna sits down with Sandro Massullo to talk about the brand’s newest soprano and baritone releases, including...
The New Quasar Alto Sax Mouthpiece from Jody Jazz; Live at the NAMM Show 2026, Ep 262
There’s nothing quite like hearing directly from the people who design the gear we put on our horns every day, and at the NAMM Show 2026, we had the chance to do exactly that. For Episode 262 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna sat down live at NAMM with Jody...
Matt Ambrose of Theo Wanne Saxophone Mouthpieces; The New Partnership With JJ Babbitt, Live at the NAMM Show 2026, Ep 261
Live from the NAMM Show 2026 floor, we sit down with Matt Ambrose, Chief Machinist and CAD Designer at Theo Wanne Saxophone Mouthpieces, to talk innovation, manufacturing, and the newly announced partnership with JJ Babbitt. Matt has been with Theo Wanne from the very...
P. Mauriat’s New Saxophones for 2026 | Live at the NAMM Show with Jeremiah True (Ep. 260)
Jeremiah True is a highly versatile woodwind performer proficient across the full saxophone family, as well as clarinets, flutes, and bassoon. His career spans orchestral performance, jazz, theatre pits, and rock ’n roll, making him a respected voice among...
Saxophonist Wes Smith; How the Power of Community Skyrocketed His Music Career, ep. 259
Wes Smith is an in-demand musician who has performed with world famous personalities including Stevie Wonder, Justin Timberlake, Soul Legend Booker T Jones and Jazz Legend Poncho Sanchez. He has recorded commercially for names like Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke,...
Saxophonist Augie Bello; How Playing With Joy Leads to Success, Ep. 258
New York–born and raised, Augie Bello is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, producer, and songwriter whose sound is distinctly eclectic; blending funk, pop, R&B, jazz, and electronic influences into a style that feels both timeless and current. Drawing inspiration...
Saxophonist Seth Ebersole; A Masterclass in Mindset for all Musicians, Ep 257
Hailing from Reading, Pennsylvania, Seth Ebersole has performed as a bandleader and sideman at such venues as the Detroit Jazz Festival, Rochester Jazz Festival, Jacksonville Jazz Festival, and the Amazonas Green Jazz Festival, Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and the...
Baritone Saxophonist, Andrew Hadro; Sculpting the Sound, Ep 256
Andrew Hadro is a professional musician based in Brooklyn NY, where he performs on Baritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Bb Clarinet, Flute. He is one of the ONLY working musicians in New York City to play the Bass Saxophone and Contra-bass Clarinet. After more than 20...
Saxophonist & Repair Technician, Paul Maslin; How PM Woodwind creates a saxophone community, Ep 255
For more than 30 years, Paul Maslin, founder of PM Woodwind Repair, has been the go-to expert for saxophonists around the world who demand the highest level of craftsmanship and care for their instruments. A professional saxophonist himself, Paul understands exactly...
Saxophone Sextet The Moanin’ Frogs; Making Saxophone Chamber Music Fun and Unique, Ep 254
In this episode of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, host Donna Schwartz chats with the members of The Moanin’ Frogs, a dynamic saxophone sextet that’s bringing new life and personality to the world of chamber music. The Moanin’ Frogs saxophone sextet consists of six...
