The other saxophones, except as solo instruments, really don't have much point in the orchestra.
From Gerry Mulligan
Now, the instrumentation in the jazz band and the jazz dance band has gone through many evolutions. For instance, in the 'twenties the tradition was two or three saxophones.
People talk about innovations and evolutions and that kind of thing; I don't understand about that nonsense. It's like, all instruments are there to use all the time.
Because if you've got the wit, you can make anything into a melody, ultimately.
I've always wanted a C trumpet on top, to have that same kind of facility without shouting.
This life of being a transient human being has gotten to a point when it's very hard to bear.
In a way, I started out to be a baritone player.
Then, of course, I played alto and tenor, wherever there were jobs.
The baritone can serve functions that the alto and tenor cannot, in orchestral voicing.
When I began listening to saxophones, I was first attracted to Coleman Hawkins.
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