The Sax Coach

In November 2024, shortly after the U.S. presidential election, the pianist/composer Kurt Stallmann and I went to Chicago's Narwhal Studios to record spontaneous music with our longtime friend and recording engineer, Brian Deck. Over two days—November 15 and 16—we captured our immediate reactions to current events through spontaneous, improvised musical conversations. These live recordings are a reminder of our shared and human experience. This EP is available on music streaming platforms and digital stores. You can also listen at steveduke.net (for free).

The Narwhal Sessions, November 15-16, 2024 - Part 4: Ancient Voices
1. The Dance
2. Ancient Voices

Steve Duke, tenor sax
Kurt Stallmann, piano

Best,
Steve

I am excited to announce the release of a new recording "The Narwhal Sessions, November 15-16, 2025; Part 1” with pianist/composer Kurt Stallmann available on music streaming platforms and digital stores.

In November 2024, shortly after the U.S. presidential election, the two of us went to Chicago's Narwhal Studios to record spontaneous music with our longtime friend and recording engineer, Brian Deck. Over two days—November 15 and 16—we captured our immediate reactions to current events through spontaneous, improvised musical conversations.

You can also listen at:
https://soundcloud.com/steve-duke/sets/the-narwhal-sessions-november-15-16-2024-part-1?si=735d36051a6a4441aa75e2e5f1efe7a9&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

These improvisations will be released in six parts in coming months. Check it out!

The Narwhal Sessions, November 15-16, 2024, Part 1 Steve Duke, saxophone; Kurt Stallmann, piano. Track 1: Free! Track 2: Primal Track 3: Quiet Listening In November 2024, shortly after the U.S. presidential election, the two of us went to Chicago's Na

I have started another page called Feldenkrais Performers that includes dance and drama. This page is connected to my new website, feldenkraisperformers.com, which serves as a resource for dancers, actors, and musicians. The site provides information on books, articles, and other materials about the Feldenkrais Method and its application in the performing arts.

Feldenkrais Performers Feldenkrais Performers is dedicated to providing  information on how the Feldenkrais Method® applies to performing arts. You will find articles, videos, and education/training programs to help your learn more about how the method helps performers realize more their potential. Enjoy exploring these...

Everyone is invited to check out my latest post on "Understanding Tone," one of my favorite subjects.

Understanding Tone Tone is one of my favorite subjects. Tone changes from style to style, from player to player, and from moment to moment. Because of the different types of music I play, I approach tone as a spectrum of sound.

I just posted a new article on how to practice vibrato. Just what you have been waiting for! Even if you don’t play saxophone, check it out!

saxcoach Learn how to play saxophone and improvise.