Saxophone Quotes
From first squeaky notes to a lifelong love of the horn.
A Coltrane record in seventh grade was enough to send one musician straight to the saxophone, while another admits their early attempts produced nothing but squeaks. This page is about that instrument's pull, close in spirit to Music.
When somebody turned me on to a Coltrane record around seventh grade, I took up saxophone.
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I heard Sidney Bechet play a Duke Ellington piece and fell in love with the soprano saxophone.
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I have not practiced saxophone since 1980. I mean, not one note. I do not pick it up in my house, and that's the end of it.
You can make a saxophone into an electric organ; you can do everything with it.
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I wanted an electric train for Christmas but I got the saxophone instead.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of saxophone quotes are featured here?
Musicians talking about how they picked up the instrument, including a couple who started with nothing but squeaky first attempts.
Why do people search for saxophone quotes?
The instrument has a strong identity in jazz and pop culture, and these lines capture both the struggle and the payoff of learning it.
Is there a quote crediting a specific artist with sparking someone's interest?
Yes, one musician says hearing a Coltrane record around seventh grade is what made them take up saxophone.
Does the collection mention playing multiple instruments?
Yes, one contributor lists saxophone alongside drums, clarinet, trumpet, french horn, and piano.
What other pages go well with saxophone quotes?
The Music collection covers a broader range of instruments and musical memories.
