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Everything Saxophone Podcast

Donna Schwartz
Saxophone
Jazz
Improvisation
Sax Girls Rock Concert
Saxophones
Music Education
Jazz Education
NAMM 2024
NAMM Show
NAMM Show 2024
Jazz Music
Classical Music
Cannonball Instruments
Synthetic Reeds
Theo Wanne
LGX Saxophone Ligature
Rovner Products
Langston Hughes
The Moanin Frogs
Saxophone Mouthpieces

Each episode, your Host Donna Schwartz brings you interviews, news, and reviews with some of the most exciting saxophonists in the world today. This is the place for the saxophone community to come together and learn through getting into the minds of our saxophone heroes. Enjoy the show and make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

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How do you prepare for a performance like an Olympic athlete? In Episode 273 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Greg Banaszak shares his disciplined approach to performing, practicing, and thriving as both a classical and jazz saxophonist. 00:00 - ... more

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What does it mean to use music as both an artistic outlet and a way to make an impact? In Episode 272 of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, host Donna Schwartz sits down with acclaimed saxophonist Nick May to explore the experiences, ideas, and techni... more

In Episode 271 of Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna sit down with legendary tenor saxophonist Pete Christlieb, whose remarkable career has spanned jazz clubs, television studios, recording sessions, and some of the most iconic albums in music histo... more

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Nicole Johänntgen joins Donna on Episode 270 of The Everything Saxophone Podcast! Nicole is an internationally acclaimed saxophonist, composer, educator, entrepreneur, and one of the most influential saxophone creators on social media today. In this ... more

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Nick May
Saxophonist, classical saxophone soloist, founder of the I Exist Project
Independent artist / I Exist Project
Episode: Saxophonist Nick May; How he became a Classical Saxophone Phenom
Pete Christlieb
Renowned jazz saxophonist known for work with Chet Baker, Warne Marsh, Tonight Show Band, and Steely Dan
Various including The Tonight Show Band and Steely Dan
Episode: How Pete Christlieb's Life was Shaped by The Jazz Masters; Ep 271
Nicole Johänntgen
German jazz saxophonist and educator
Independent artist / Labyrinth project
Episode: Nicole Johaenntgen, Ep 270; Rhythm as the Foundation for Great Sax Solos
Dale Underwood
Legendary classical saxophonist and educator
Navy Band; educator and soloist
Episode: Saxophonist & Educator Dale Underwood on Sound, Discipline & Building a Lasting Career, Ep. 269
Christoph Irniger
Swiss saxophonist, composer, and bandleader
Self-employed/Musician
Episode: Saxophonist Christoph Irniger: Finding Your Voice in Modern Jazz, Ep. 268
Shawn Maxwell
Saxophonist and composer
Independent artist
Episode: Saxophonist Shawn Maxwell; How Being Different Propelled His Career, Ep. 267
Steve Wilson
Saxophonist, flutist, and educator
Episode: Saxophonist Steve Wilson; His Melodic Approach to Improvisation, Ep. 266
Chris Ward
Saxophone Warrior, innovative saxophonist
Independent artist
Episode: The Saxophone Warrior Chris Ward, Ep 265
Baron Raymonde
Saxophonist in the New York area
Episode: The New Quasar Alto Sax Mouthpiece from Jody Jazz; Live at the NAMM Show 2026, Ep 262

Host

Donna Schwartz
Host of Everything Saxophone Podcast (frequent interviewer; focuses on sound, technique, education, and industry insights)

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 116 ratings
  • Episode 270: Nicole Johanntgen

    Thank you so much Donna: this show is really amazing in general. Always learning something new.

    Episode 270 with Nicole Johanntgen inspired me to sing what I'm hearing in my head, and then play it!

    Nicole's focus on music as a collaboration more than a individualistic persute I found refreshing!

    Again, thanks so much for all your hard effort to bring us these legendary voices from the saxophone world :-)

    - from South Africa

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DeadBeafCafeFace
    South Africaa month ago
  • Great Saxophone Podcast

    On/off listener, but episode #266 with Steve Wilson was amazing! Great questions, research and information. Musicians can learn much from Steve, his history and approach to playing that will widen your understanding of music and jazz. Need to listen to this one numerous times to get everything - so much great content. This is an episode and podcast to save!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Big Dave OC
    United States4 months ago
  • Very interesting and a well informed host.

    Who knew we needed another podcast?

    Donna is a great host who is very well informed and hip to everything saxophone.

    Donna asks the right questions we all want answers to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zed_55
    United States5 months ago
  • Another Everything Saxophone podcast to save in the archives

    The recent interview with Jimmy Farace (#249) was so insightful. I’ve been listening for a while now but this is the first episode where I felt I needed to voice my appreciation for the show. I will definitely add this episode to my saved collection. I just got my first Baritone sax (yes a Bb) and I love playing ballads so this Jimmy Farace sounds like someone to check out. Plus he mentioned other artists that play melodically!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Resistance-futile
    United Statesa year ago
  • Mark Overton

    Thanks Donna, Mark and the Saxquest crew. I learned so much in this episode that I know I’m going to have to go back and listen several more times in preparation for part 2 (please). My favorite EP interview was Walt Weiskopf. His balancing of professionalism and pragmatism, artistry and method, seriousness and self deprecation, is a like a musical therapy session. Thanks again!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JimTomJazz
    United States2 years ago

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Fans appreciate the guest diversity and practical takeaways for playing and gear.
Many comment that episodes are highly educational and worth re-listening.
Audience often notes the show's community focus and practical insights into the music industry.
Listeners praise the host for thoughtful questions and deep research.

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Nicole Johaenntgen, Ep 270; Rhythm as the Foundation for Great Sax Solos
Q: How do you approach composing with piano versus saxophone, and how do you involve your band in the process?
She describes starting melodies on piano, singing them in her head, then transferring to saxophone, and notes that the band often contributes their own ideas; she prefers not to dictate every note, valuing collaboration and the musicians' personal voice in improvisation.
Nicole Johaenntgen, Ep 270; Rhythm as the Foundation for Great Sax Solos
Q: When did you start making those educational videos, and how did the spontaneous approach influence your teaching?
Nicole explains that the videos began spontaneously, often arising from moments in rehearsals or casual sessions, and that the lack of a rigid plan allowed authentic demonstrations of articulation, tongue position, and embouchure that visually teach rhythm and technique.
Saxophonist & Educator Dale Underwood on Sound, Discipline & Building a Lasting Career, Ep. 269
Q: What were the key teachers and moments that shaped your musical development?
A mix of early private lessons, then studying with Donald Sinta, who motivated a serious pursuit of high-level playing and performance, and later opportunities to commission and premiere new works that expanded my repertoire.
Saxophonist Christoph Irniger: Finding Your Voice in Modern Jazz, Ep. 268
Q: What sparked your interest in groove and rhythm as a core element of your playing?
Groove was always central; I was drawn to music with strong rhythm sections and deep groove, like the Oscar Peterson Trio, which showed me that time and space can define a performance just as much as melody.
Saxophonist Christoph Irniger: Finding Your Voice in Modern Jazz, Ep. 268
Q: How did your early musical foundations shape your approach to jazz later on?
I started with classical training and only gradually moved toward jazz, discovering influences through teachers and later funk and groove-focused players, which anchored my sense of time and groove.

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Recent guests on Everything Saxophone Podcast include:

1. Nick May
2. Pete Christlieb
3. Nicole Johänntgen
4. Dale Underwood
5. Christoph Irniger
6. Shawn Maxwell
7. Steve Wilson
8. Chris Ward

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