Noun
A wind instrument of brass, containing a reed, and partaking of the qualities both of a brass instrument and of a clarinet.
Source: Webster's dictionary1964–68: Second great quintet By the time of E.S.P. (1965), Davis’ lineup consisted of Wayne Shorter (saxophone), Herbie Hancock (piano), Ron Carter (bass), and Tony Williams (drums). Source: Internet
A bass saxophone in B is called for in some concert band music (especially music by Percy Grainger ). Source: Internet
A B soprano saxophone is also occasionally used, in which case it is normally played by the first alto saxophonist. Source: Internet
A frequent contributor was Bertus Borgers (saxophone). citation Brood's outspoken statements in the press about sex and drug use brought him into the Dutch public arena even more than his music. Source: Internet
Ambrose's acrobatic saxophone playing, along with Lytle on the double bass – literally on it, riding it like a pony, and holding it over his head –were highlights of the band's live performances during this time. Source: Internet
After Terry Burns, his half-brother, introduced him to modern jazz, his enthusiasm for players like Charles Mingus and John Coltrane led his mother to give him a plastic alto saxophone in 1961; he was soon receiving lessons from a local musician. Source: Internet