The 1920s started a new era in music known as the jazz era. Saxophones were just recently accepted by modern audiences instead of being used just in military bands (Verity, Michael. “The Evolution of Jazz Saxophone Styles.” A History of the Saxophone in Jazz - ThoughtCo, ThoughtCo, 18 Aug. 2017,felixssaxophonecorner.blogspot.com/2014/12/great-saxophonists-from-1920s-through.html.). The saxophone was created by Adolphe Sax in 1840 and is a reeded instrument made of brass. Because it is made of brass, it fits in with other brass instruments (like trumpet and trombone), and since it is a reeded instrument it has a voice-like quality and a great range of tonal expression (Definitions, Further. “The Saxophone Corner.” Great Saxophonists From The
