Invented in the early 1840s, the saxophone was a relative latecomer to music--and to jazz. But starting in the mid-1920s, with the rise of the big bands, the instrument slowly but steadily evolved ...

After Coleman Hawkins left Fletcher Henderson in 1934, he spent nearly five years touring in Europe. Having established the saxophone as a serious jazz instrument, he provided significant inspiration ...

St. Joseph has a rich history with Jazz music and legends and its celebrating those legends with multiple jazz centered events this week. For over two decades, the Jazz Society has hosted Hawkfest in ...