Sam Newsome

Sam Newsome
"The potential for the saxophone is unlimited." - Steve Lacy



Thursday, August 23, 2018

Thought of the day: Taking Risks


When I first switched to the soprano, I equated it to being like jumping off a cliff and growing wings on the way down. As artists, we can't afford to wait for safety nets. Being like no other is our safety net. The riskiest thing we can do in today's musical climate is to play it safe.

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