Saxophonists from across the region will gather this weekend for OCU Saxophone Day, a free, day-long event celebrating learning, performance, and community. Hosted by the Wanda L. Bass School, the event takes place Saturday, October 11, 2025, and welcomes players aged 11 and up. According to OCU’s official site, the day will feature masterclasses, workshops, […]
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Nationals Pitcher Jose A. Ferrer Picks Up the Saxophone
What happens when a Major League pitcher adds a saxophone to his bullpen routine? For Washington Nationals reliever José A. Ferrer, it’s become a surprising new outlet. According to a recent Washington Post story, Ferrer has been secretly teaching himself saxophone between games. Using YouTube tutorials, he’s learning one note at a time—and winning over […]
From Pianos to Saxophones: A Shift in China’s Instrumental Scene
Saxophone is on the rise in one of the most unexpected places: China’s retirement community. For decades, Yamaha focused on selling acoustic pianos in the Chinese market, fueled by growing demand among young musicians. But as birth rates fall and school priorities change, the piano boom has fizzled. In its place? A surprising uptick in […]
The Kellan Moore Trio, MSU STEM students, release debut album
The Kellan Moore Trio just released new music! Something More, the debut album from the jazz band, is the latest project to hit the airwaves from the MSU campus. Arthur White DMA of MERGE features the album in this week’s edition of his new jazz features: MSU STEM Students Release Jazz Album The Kellan Moore […]
Jazz in June 2025: Music Festivals and Album Releases
Jazz is alive in June 2025! Arthur White DMA of Arthur White & MERGE is thrilled to feature the most anticipated jazz festivals of the summer, from Colorado to Vermont — and back around again! Burlington Discover Jazz Festival June 4-8, 2025; Burlington, VT Curated by international jazz artist and Guggenheim Fellow, Anthony Tidd, Burlington […]