Favorite sax solo in prog - Progressive Rock Music Forum

Us and Them is always a favorite. But the best sax moment to me is David Jackson vomiting Man-Erg live a few seconds after 3:20…. http://youtu.be/9Eu5gj-CYY8

The sax solo in The Gunner's Dream (Pink Floyd) really gets under my skin. And of course, 21st Century Schizoid Man.

David Jackson - Lemmings / The Sleepwalkers

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Jimmy Hastings

All I like is prog related bands beginning late 60's/early 70's. Their music from 1968 - 83 has the composition and sound which will never be beaten. Perfect blend of jazz, classical, folk and rock.

Well, I'm a saxophonist (flute/clarinet too) and guitar teacher.

After learning sax, you will notice the harmonic field exploration is musically speaking, the most important for the listener experience and for the musician appreciation. For example...

My goal isn't to brag or hurt any fan, so I will not tell you which one, but some solos mentioned in this thread are very predictable for a saxophonist. Of course, sometimes the circunstances requires simple things, and the simple thing in the right place achieves the perfection. But talking about the favorite sax solo in prog, I can't choose the Slash of the sax.

Some of my favorite prog sax solos aren't into hard prog, but well done and clever performances into Crossover and prog related Jazz/Fusion.

Hard to choose a favorite. From the classic sax oriented prog albums, my favorite is Third (Soft Machine). Well, almost everything that comes from canterbury featuring sax is wonderful.

Now, if you wanna trip into the instrument, take the album Scarcity of Miracles (fripp+collins=what do you expect?)

And if you want something more energetic, try Naked City, Mr Bungle and Arrigo Barnabe (the debut album from each artist).

Now, if you're wondering what the sh*t a boring musician like me would approve as perfection in sax experiments besides the well known Coltrane, Coleman and company, taste this:

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AllHellosInTheWorld Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: December 08 2014 Location: Yeah Status: Offline Points: 12	Posted: December 08 2014 at 01:04
	Us and Them is always a favorite. But the best sax moment to me is David Jackson vomiting Man-Erg live a few seconds after 3:20…. http://youtu.be/9Eu5gj-CYY8

The.Crimson.King Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: March 29 2013 Location: WA Status: Offline Points: 4591	Posted: December 09 2014 at 14:43
	Got to go with a tie for 1st place King Crimson - Mel Collin's solo in Ladies of the Road VDGG - Jaxon's solo in Killers
	Mutiny in Jonestown : Progressive Rock Since 1987

floflo79 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: March 21 2013 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 245	Posted: January 18 2015 at 07:04
	The sax solo in The Gunner's Dream (Pink Floyd) really gets under my skin. And of course, 21st Century Schizoid Man.


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	Starless & Schizoid Man from KC plus PF's Money & Shine On among others.
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	David Jackson - Lemmings / The Sleepwalkers

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	The use of sax in 70s prog never impressed me. So I will go with the unorthodox selection of Z-Reticuli from Frederik thordendahl's Special Defects.
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	Frozen Rose-Caravan Jimmy Hastings
	All I like is prog related bands beginning late 60's/early 70's. Their music from 1968 - 83 has the composition and sound which will never be beaten. Perfect blend of jazz, classical, folk and rock.

Rednight Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 18 2014 Location: Mar Vista, CA Status: Offline Points: 4807	Posted: January 23 2015 at 11:00
	There are many, but the one that comes to mind is not a solo but the accompaniment to Van der Graaf Generator's Pilgrims. David Jackson swings. Also tops is Mel Collins' work on 801's Listen Now, but he's been great on everything from Bryan Ferry to Tears for Fears.

VOTOMS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: April 18 2013 Location: KOBAIA Status: Offline Points: 1420	Posted: January 23 2015 at 13:20
	Well, I'm a saxophonist (flute/clarinet too) and guitar teacher. After learning sax, you will notice the harmonic field exploration is musically speaking, the most important for the listener experience and for the musician appreciation. For example... My goal isn't to brag or hurt any fan, so I will not tell you which one, but some solos mentioned in this thread are very predictable for a saxophonist. Of course, sometimes the circunstances requires simple things, and the simple thing in the right place achieves the perfection. But talking about the favorite sax solo in prog, I can't choose the Slash of the sax. Some of my favorite prog sax solos aren't into hard prog, but well done and clever performances into Crossover and prog related Jazz/Fusion. Hard to choose a favorite. From the classic sax oriented prog albums, my favorite is Third (Soft Machine). Well, almost everything that comes from canterbury featuring sax is wonderful. Now, if you wanna trip into the instrument, take the album Scarcity of Miracles (fripp+collins=what do you expect?) And if you want something more energetic, try Naked City, Mr Bungle and Arrigo Barnabe (the debut album from each artist). Now, if you're wondering what the sh*t a boring musician like me would approve as perfection in sax experiments besides the well known Coltrane, Coleman and company, taste this:

Wakeman's Birotron Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: January 18 2015 Location: Montreal Status: Offline Points: 78	Posted: January 26 2015 at 14:00
	Gong - Master builder VDGG - Arrow, Sleepwalkers, Lemmings Pink Floyd - Us and them Jethro Tull - A Passion Play (which is truly incredible, considering Ian Anderson had just recently begun playing sax).