Best Saxophone Players
The Top Ten
1 John Coltrane
John William Coltrane was an American jazz saxophonist and composer, also known as "Trane". Working in the bebop and hard bop idioms early in his career, Coltrane helped pioneer the use of modes and was later at the forefront of free jazz.
John William Coltrane was an American jazz saxophonist and composer, also known as "Trane". Working in the bebop and hard bop idioms early in his career, Coltrane helped pioneer the use of modes and was later at the forefront of free jazz.
2 Stan Getz
3 Lester Young
4 Coleman Hawkins
5 Sonny Rollins
Walter Theodore "Sonny" Rollins is an American former jazz tenor saxophonist. He is widely recognized as one of the most important and influential jazz musicians. In a career spanning seven decades, he has recorded over sixty albums as a leader.
Walter Theodore "Sonny" Rollins is an American former jazz tenor saxophonist. He is widely recognized as one of the most important and influential jazz musicians. In a career spanning seven decades, he has recorded over sixty albums as a leader.
6 Cannonball Adderley
7 Wayne Shorter
8 Dexter Gordon
9 Ornette Coleman
10 Michael Brecker
The Contenders
11 Junior Walker
12 Charlie Parker
Charles "Charlie" Parker, Jr., also known as "Yardbird" and "Bird", was an American jazz saxophonist and composer.
Charles "Charlie" Parker, Jr., also known as "Yardbird" and "Bird", was an American jazz saxophonist and composer.
13 Daniele Vitale Sax
14 Lee Thompson
15 Paul Desmond
16 Spyro Gyra
17 John Helliwell
18 Kenny Garrett
19 Walter Parazaider
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