This site was created as a platform to share my thoughts on music and politics; my music; and to connect with fellow sax players committed to sharing ideas about the soprano saxophone.
Sam Newsome

"The potential for the saxophone is unlimited." - Steve Lacy
Thursday, April 22, 2021
Everything Saxophone Podcast w/ Donna Schwartz
Please check out my interview with saxophonist and educator Donna Schwartz. Donna resides in Los Angeles but grew up in New York. Her Everything Saxophone Podcast features a broad spectrum of illuminating interviews with fascinating saxophonists across the club. I was delighted by our lengthy chat from everything to extending techniques, to playing the soprano saxophone, and the creative process.
Please check it out. We're covering a lot of interesting ground.
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