I've always held a fascination for musical instruments, the saxophone in particular. Lately I have found myself looking for a distraction not related to technology and learning to play an instrument ...

Almost no other instrument seems so synonymous with jazz as the sax. Listen to some classic alto playing from Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Stitt and more greats.

Learn about well-known alto saxophone players. See how their music, style, and talent made them stand out around the world.

The 4 Saxes, a quartet of four saxophone players, will present a free concert titled “Serious Sax” at noon on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Boundary County Library.