Performing at the Ordway, Jess Gillam played with effervescent sparkle, shining a light on the versatility of the saxophone.

Range The range of the alto saxophone is from concert D♭3 (the D♭ below middle C) to concert A♭5 (or A5 on altos with a high F♯ key). As with most types of saxophones, the standard written range is ...

These albums are First Place Again (recorded in 1959), Easy Living (1963-'65 ... Paul Desmond was revered for the pure, gentle tone of his alto saxophone, and the elegant lyricism of his ...