My craft through the lens of Jasmin Carter
I met Jasmin Carter at a 50th birthday party for a lady called Vanessa. I was there to perform, and she, to take photos. She got some nice shots of me. What do you think?
Multi Award Winning Female Saxophonist, Birmingham, UK, Jazz, Gospel, Reggae, Blues, Soul and Originals. 'Music for the soul'
I met Jasmin Carter at a 50th birthday party for a lady called Vanessa. I was there to perform, and she, to take photos. She got some nice shots of me. What do you think?
It is already January 2026 in more than half the world. The beginning of a new year is always exciting! Whether you are going all out this time, or you are having a quiet night, I hope that you have a wonderful time.
As a sax player, I aim to keep and honour the essence of the original song when I cover it, while also bringing the qualities of the saxophone to it. Additionally —and this is the fun part— I embellish the piece with my own personal touch.
If you already know where most of the notes are in a saxophone, can perhaps play a few songs, and you want to learn how to make your playing richer, strengthen your improvisation skills, and improve your stage craft, I would love to accompany you in your next step.
I’m very happy to have the chance to talk about Anna Brooks today. She is a successful professional saxophonist who I had the fortune to have as a sax tutor after Mark Bunney. She’s also an international touring artist, music arranger, music director, and singer.
The spring equinox is upon us. Just a few more days to go! In order to bid farewell to the winter, here is a very special version of the famous Winter section of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Performed by The United States Army Field band, it’s arranged for a solo soprano saxophone and a supporting saxophone quartet.
This year is coming to a close. Looking back, I feel blessed by the amount of special occasions I’ve had the chance to contribute to with my music. There’s been a little of everything: private and public events, celebrations of beginnings, milestones and ends.
Yesterday, I started celebrating National Saxophone Day a little early by performing at the beautiful Three Snowhill building of Birmingham.
Last Saturday, I travelled to Cambridge to have a wonderful six hours sax repair workshop with Daniel Bangham and Paul Windridge, tutors and instrument repairers, makers and restorers from Cambridge Woodwind Makers.