plural saxes
informal
: saxophone
plays sax in a local jazz ensemble
—often used before another nouna sax player
The transmission, as one editor put it, "is as smooth as a Paul Desmond sax solo."—
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Where its predecessor was a bit faster than the original, this performance slowed things down just a bit as Maupin made a meal out of his sax solo, and Hancock showcased his singular mastery of the keys.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 15 Aug. 2024
After a prayer, some live sax, and a hefty meal of green beans and chicken, industry officials took the stage podium.
—Yessenia Funes, Vox, 9 Aug. 2024
The two singers then face-off mid-screen and trade vocals as one of Jimin’s band members busts out a soprano sax solo and the two vocalists walk slow circles around each other.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2024
The All Stars’ baritone sax alternate says he’s inspired by players with a great tone, like Ronnie Cuber and Paul Desmond.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 28 July 2024
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Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 15 Aug. 2024
After a prayer, some live sax, and a hefty meal of green beans and chicken, industry officials took the stage podium.
—Yessenia Funes, Vox, 9 Aug. 2024
The two singers then face-off mid-screen and trade vocals as one of Jimin’s band members busts out a soprano sax solo and the two vocalists walk slow circles around each other.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2024
The All Stars’ baritone sax alternate says he’s inspired by players with a great tone, like Ronnie Cuber and Paul Desmond.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 28 July 2024
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“Sax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sax. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.
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