Why is the saxophone called 'Sax'? — The inventor who left his name on his instrument

Sax' was originally a person's nameWhen we hear the word 'sax,' we think of instruments like the alto sax or tenor sax.However, this 'sax'...is originally a surname.That person was Adolphe Sax, an ...
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Soprano Sax: The Story Of A Skinny Horn

The soprano saxophone has never been a dominant instrument in mainstream jazz, but it's been in the mix since the beginning. Take a quick tour of the soprano sax throughout jazz history with the help ...