Articles by Sam Newsome
Take Five With Sam Newsome
by Sam Newsome
Meet Sam Newsome: One of the more important soprano saxophonists of his generation, Sam Newsome emerged onto the scene as a member of Terence Blanchard's quintet in the early 1990s, Newsome really hit his artistic stride when he began releasing a series of solo saxophone recordings expanding the sonic terrain of the soprano sax: Monk Abstractions (2007), Blue Soliloquy (2009), and The Art of the Soprano, Vol.1 (2012). Newsome is known for his extensive use of extended techniques ...
read moreThe Jazz Romeo of 46th Street
by Sam Newsome
The New York City jazz scene in the 1980s experienced an influx of young musicians from all over the world, looking to get a slice of “The Big Apple." Among them was an adventurous 22-year-old saxophonist and flutist from Italy named Roberto Romeo who--after selling most of his belongings--came to New York for what he thought was going to be a short visit before making his way down to Rio de Janeiro where he was going to study Brazilian music. ...
read moreSam Newsome: To Play or Not to Play the Soprano
by Sam Newsome
When I think about the radical move I made 14 years ago, switching from the tenor to the soprano saxophone, I sometimes ask myself: “What in the hell were you thinking?" Even though in hindsight I look back on my decision with amazement and disbelief, I'm happy to say that it's one I've never regretted. Becoming a soprano saxophonist for me has been a life-changing journey that has restored my curiosity and excitement about music. It has strengthened me as ...
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