The problem with many jazz improvisers is not that they don’t play enough great solos, it’s that they have not played enough bad solos. Failure is the surest path to success. Don't try to be perfect. Just try.
This blog is a space for sharing my reflections on music, creativity, life, and politics—a way to connect with fellow saxophonists, musicians, and thoughtful explorers of life. Join me as we delve into the art of sound, the nuances of expression, and the broader world around us.
Sam Newsome
"The potential for the saxophone is unlimited." - Steve Lacy
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Is Improvised Music the Last Refuge from Identity Politics?
If I had to choose one word to exemplify improvised music, it would be freedom. A close second would be defiance. But as I’ve become more im...
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Have you ever tried playing the soprano saxophone using a Bb clarinet reed? Believe it or not, they work great. I first heard about thi...
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Many of us in the music business, at one time or another, have been inflicted with the cognitive bias known as the illusion of control-...
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Over the years I’ve gone to several sonic sources on the soprano to grab different things, here and there, in my effort to try and create my...
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