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The saxophone (referred to as a sax) is a conical-bored instrument of the woodwind family, usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece like the clarinet. It was invented by Adolphe Sax around 1840.
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The saxophone is most commonly associated with popular music, big band music, and jazz, but it was originally intended as both an orchestral and military band instrument. Today the instrument has even become generally accepted into many pop and rock bands also. |
| Some famous saxophonists are Cannonball" Adderley, Woody Herman , John Coltrane, & Kenny G. | ||