Leon “Chu” Berry (1910 – 1941) was one the most brilliant tenorsax players ever in jazz history, an unlimited and incredible improviser, the personification of swing in the young Oslo Jazz Circle, but tragically killed in a car crash… … Read entire article »

Greely Walton (1905 – 1993) was one of the early tenorsax players, mostly known for his recordings with Luis Russell in the very early thirties… … Read entire article »

Ted McRae (1908 – 1999) was a fine but underrated tenorsax player, mostly known for his work with the Chick Webb / Ella Fitzgerald orchestras in the late 1930s… … Read entire article »

Coleman Hawkins (1904 – 1969) (Part 1: 1922 – 1939) was the creator of jazz tenor saxophone and one of the most influential and creative jazz musicians ever; his recordings before World War II develop from the very tentative beginning to unsurpassed masterpieces… … Read entire article »

Ike Quebec (1918 – 1963) was a prominent tenorsax player with Cab Calloway in the 1940s, later to have a magnificent comeback with Blue Note records, but mercilessly struck with cancer… … Read entire article »

Johnny Russell (1909-1991) was an original tenorsax player in the 30s, mostly known for his works with Benny Carter, Willie Bryant and Willie Lewis but chose to leave jazz for a safe job as liquor salesman. … Read entire article »

Cecil Scott (1905 – 1964) was not only a famous clarinetist but an original tenorsax player, known for his works with Clarence Williams, but there is a lot off exciting stuff later. … Read entire article »