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Jay Cameron: Sax Band, 1955

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Marc Myers
Jun 21, 2017
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Saxophone bands hold a special place among jazz fans. The sound of reeds playing melody and harmony in unison is tremendously exciting. As reeds, they assume a vocal quality, which engages the ear. That's why so many saxophone bands have been featured on recordings over the decades. Here's a fairly comprehensive list of the best sax-section recordings:


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