Jeff Coffin is internationally known saxophonist, composer and educator. He is a 3-time Grammy Award winning member of Bela Fleck & the Flecktones (since 1997). In July 2008, Jeff began touring with Dave Matthews Band, and joined the group in 2009 following the tragic passing of founding member LeRoi Moore. Some of the artists Coffin has shared the stage and the recording studio with include Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, Dave Matthews Band, Branford Marsalis, Maceo Parker and many others. Along the way, Coffin has absorbed an astounding range of influences from folk songs to jazz or funk. As an in-demand Yamaha performing artist, Coffin has presented over 175 clinics around the world.
Born in Massachusetts and raised in Dexter, Maine, Coffin began playing alto sax in fifth grade under the tutelage of Arthur Lagassee, the band director for the district.
Jeff Coffin is internationally known saxophonist, composer and educator. He is a 3-time Grammy Award winning member of Bela Fleck & the Flecktones (since 1997).
A Chicago native, Williams embarked on his music career while still in his teens. Being 6 feet 4 and 180 pounds, he was often referred to as “that skinny sax player,” thus earning him his nickname “Skinny”. And putting his first name William as his last name, hence Skinny Williams.
Though the stint was originally planned to be temporary, Moore died unexpectedly of complications from his injuries on August 19, 2008, and Coffin has remained with the band since.
On May 18, the band confirmed that Tinsley was no longer a member, saying "we are shocked by these disturbing allegations", and "Boyd has been a member of the family since the band began and we want him to focus on his health and get better.
The alto saxophone is a versatile instrument that is used in various musical genres. It is particularly prominent in jazz, where it has been a staple since the early days of the genre.
An Interview with Dana Colley, baritone saxophonist of Morphine (from 2000) Morphine is an unusually interesting band who have always stood apart from their peers with their distinctive bluesy rock 'n' roll sound described variously as low-rock and noir jazz-rock.
Rollins has played, at various times, a Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophone and a Buescher Aristocrat. During the 1970s he recorded on soprano saxophone for the album Easy Living. His preferred mouthpieces are made by Otto Link and Berg Larsen.
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