The Saxophone History Podcast
A thoughtful, researched, and slightly irreverent look at the most interesting players in our history. Join us as we bring to life the stories of some of the most important people, events, and pieces of repertoire from the history of our instrument. This podcast will go deep into the lives of players from all different styles and look critically at players as diverse as Sigurd Rascher and Clarence Clemons. Sources, links, and other info can be found at http://www.andrewdmeyer.com
Latest episodes
Sep 17, 2023 • 48min
Original Ultimate Sax Battle -- With Erika Durham
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.
Sep 17, 2023 • 1h 35min
Elise Hall -- with Erika Durham
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.
