Saxophobia - Celebrating the Sax Craze of the 1920's
7/3/2026, 18 Tracks, 56:19
Featuring
Chad Smith
John Wilson
Lynette Wardle
Mikaela Bennett
John Mills
Dalton Ridenhour
Justin Quinn
Andy Wood
Matt Skelton
Sinfonia of London
Rudy Wiedoeft
Victor Herbert
Justin Ring
Earl Carroll
Irving Berlin
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Cultural Impact
Rudy Wiedoeft's saxophone playing was so popular that some cities in the United States instated saxophone curfews due to noise complaints.
Album & Artwork
This album, titled "Saxophobia: Celebrating the Sax Craze of the 1920s," is a tribute to Rudy Wiedoeft and the saxophone's "Golden Age."
Recording & Production
The album features thoughtful arrangements by Dan Higgins, Lanny Meyers, and Andrew Cottee, elevating the music to a concert stage setting it never had before.
Composer Biography
Rudy Wiedoeft, born in 1893, was the first American-born child in a musical Prussian family and began his musical training on violin at age six.
Instruments
The C Melody saxophone used on this album once belonged to the performer's teacher, Ted Hegvik, and is rarely heard today.
Performer Biography
Chad Smith, the saxophonist on this album, is a veteran of Broadway since 2002, performing in numerous productions including "Wicked."
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