Fred Hess, the Denver saxophonist and Metro State educator, is so pleased with his new big-band CD, “Hold On,” that he practically sings when discussing it. “I’m very happy,” he says. “I didn’t think ...

Capable of far more than a slightly sleazy solo (though to be honest that’s part of the appeal) the presence of this golden-hued instrument has elevated hundreds of songs into straight-up super hits.

"Learn to work with a saxophone, I play just what I feel…" - Steely Dan 6 AM on a Thursday morning, I'm rambling out the grocery store with my supply of granola bars and coca-cola to survive another ...