Why You NEED a Baritone Saxophone!

[@natnatiko2568]

It’s safe to say that you cannot live your life as a saxophone player without playing the Bari Sax at least once, or even touching it

[@Aurora42424]

should i save up for one? im currently on alto/tenor

[@michaelroach4219]

Yes.

[@EROSSMUSIC569]

I started on tenor and after less than a year hearing about the bari sax I tried it out and it became my main instrument. Bari sax is a truly fantastic instrument and the sound is amazing. I really hope every person who plays sax gets to try this instrument

[@randomdevices]

Agreed. Fortunately, my junior high band let me play everything with a reed on it: alto, tenor, bari, clarinet, alto clarinet, bass clarinet. Always loved bari.

[@RatPfink66]

my first time was on a new Mk VI at the Saxophone Shop in Evanston, IL. I was 14 and man, what a revelation it was. I eventually became a tenor player at heart but I played my share of baris over the years, and still own 3.

[@joeblankenship377]

I highly recommend the band Morphine if you love the bari sax. It's a 3 piece: drums, 2-string slide bass, and bari sax. The bari essentially plays the role of a guitarist in a rock band. He lays down the riffs and plays solos. It's great music even if you just like bluesy alt-rock from the 90s. Morphine. Also, some other great jazz bari players to check out: Serge Chaloff, Leo Parker, Denis Diblasio, and Ronnie Cuber.

[@garyreid6165]

Morphine did the main title to the film Wild Things.

[@JK-g62]

Morphine 👏

[@rmcq1999]

I was going to add... so I can play Morphine's catalog.

[@matthewhetzler4912]

I play in a Morphine tribute. Love it!

[@joeblankenship377]

@@matthewhetzler4912 Cool. I'd love to be in a band that covered Morphine. I played bari in a horn band back in the day, but we mostly did funk and soul stuff.

[@grantkoeller8911]

The bari sax can do so much. It can play 4 bar, one chord, funk bass lines, as shown here, or it can be used for the lyrical and singing top range, like Gerry Mulligan in a more Bebop context.

[@grantkoeller8911]

In a big band, the bari sax is like a solo chair, sometimes with the bones, sometimes with the sax soli, and sometimes just the bass bone and bari, or even just the bari and stand up bass.

[@saxworldwide]

You said it Grant!

[@stewartwforbes]

That’s it ! That’s what I love - part of the bones or saxes or bass !

[@matthewhetzler4912]

And it can change from measure to measure!

[@RatPfink66]

that versatile style originated with Ted Weems' orchestra in the late '20s. His arranger Joe Haymes paired or trio'ed bari with tuba and trombone, as well as the reeds. Haymes used a full time bari chair in his own band as well.

[@KevinJohn_Vibes]

I fell in love more with the Bari Sax because of this video. However, it's rarely seen here in the Philippines, and if there is, it would be very expensive. I really dream of playing and own one. Bari sax, you're only going to be a dream.

[@RamonOchoaMusic]

A Yamaha YBS-52 was $1800 USD new in 1985 when my mother helped me buy one in high school. The drums ultimately won out in my music journey but I still miss playing Bari from time to time. It’s been fascinating to see how the horns have evolved over the years.

[@nycesz7972]

I will trade you a custom z rn if you still have that 😂😂

[@StoneysWorkshop]

Great video. Picked up one here in the states this Christmas, I have played Bari a lot throughout my life never owning one. Now its great to own and I’m playing duets with my Daughter(her on alto) Great fun

[@saxworldwide]

Must be very special to Jam along with your daughter! We hope you continue to enjoy your bari, they're seriously underrated instruments!

[@garyreid6165]

Ronnie Cuber, Joe Temperly deserve honorable mention. along with multi-instrumentalists like Candy Dulfet , Eric Leeds and Tom Scott. The baritone saxophone is a fun instrument to play. Motown is one example but Phil Spector’s Wall Of Sound is where you can listen to a baritone saxophone provide a lower breathier song in a lot of the songs Phil Spector wrote and produced. Great video.

[@simonedimarzio2557]

I'm not a sax player but Ronnie Cuber with Charles Mingus has a killer tone and playing.

[@aaron_r6611]

I love the Bari, it's my favourite sax by far I've owned and played an Elkhart for three years now. I mostly play classical music as a baseline, but when I get more of an interesting part it's brilliant

[@larryschwartz8222]

Recently switched from tenor to baritone in local community band. Director guaranteed I'd love it. He was absolutely correct! Having a blast. My favorite bari player- Nick Brignola.

[@badboikyoto3585]

Always fun to see Jim with a new vid :)

[@saxworldwide]

Thanks! We're hoping to get a steady flow of new videos out for you all soon!

[@carlos_takeshi]

Gerry Mulligan's version of Round Midnight he recorded with Thelonious Monk is incredible. It's by far my favorite version. All the tracks on Mulligan Meets Monk are excellent, actually. That album is gold.

[@Jazzinplayer]

Thanks for recommending the album, I'm listening to it right now, what a great album, is gold definetly. Mulligan's tone is just delightful, warm and cozy. Monk is a genius as usual, is pretty coherent here for me tho, many times I don't even understand what he plays XD

[@lemonp3r50n7]

Switched to bari sax recently for concert band, one of by best choices. It’s just fun to play

[@jazzmusictheorist]

I absolutely love playing bari in the big band setting!! The sound just cuts through the rest of the saxes even though I don't have a mic on me! Even though it's not my primary sax, the bari is my favorite sax to play

[@williamhornabrook8081]

Playing baritone saxophone in big bands as a youth was the greatest fun. As much as I love my tenor and playing alto back in the day, bari gets the best part other than alto 1. You're in the sax section, you play with the trombones a lot of the time, you get your own parts a lot of the time. Lots of basslines while the other saxes twiddle their thumbs. And you get to be a total tone machine a lot easier than the higher saxes, in my view. It's as easy to play as any other saxophone for soloing and tricky passages too. Never had the chance to play a sop though. I'm a big fan of the curved-soprano sound.

[@thesovietvorona1007]

My favorite bari I’ve had thus far has been (now mine) my 1918 Buescher True Tone. It speaks volumes on the low end.

[@peedrowchan-man102]

Really excellent breakdown. As a long time bari lover since my band teacher put me on it in 11th grade, I am familiar with most of your information (and have even gotten to cover Heatwave a couple times 😄). But the way you so comprehensively made the case and the excellent clips you chose of key bari players should really increase bari sales and make me get mine out more often! Cheers Jim!

[@MrRunebro]

Currently saving up for a Bari, planning to buy one in 3-5 years, and using it as motivation to keep up a daily practice routine.

[@DigiSolz]

@@hampter2407cap

[@DigiSolz]

@@hampter2407 I saw your other comment saying you couldn't get one lol

[@DigiSolz]

@@hampter2407 no Where?!!!

[@DigiSolz]

@@hampter2407 you need to send me the due who sold it! All the Bari I find are 1 k and I think they are scamming but you got ond

[@vepiru5734]

You are absolutely right ! Keep the Bari in your life ! Because when I got my bari out of my life, it took my back health with it !! :D

[@BKrystall]

The baritone is my second favorite saxophone and it’s easy to play and it’s easier than the bassoon and cello. I was able to rent the baritone for 6 months before buying it for a reasonable price. The baritone saxophone I have is an old king zephyr low B flat.

[@yukiebonnot9482]

Thanks Jim, really interesting! I play bari since last June, before I played alto. I fallen in love to Mr Bari. Sometimes it sounds cello! So fantastic instrument!

[@staceylewisdesigns]

I started on a baritone Sax. Very nice Armstrong model. I was in middle school and the horn was bigger than me. Because I learned on the Bari with the keys so spread apart and the requirement of so much more wind when I later switched to alto I was extremely fast just by default and had a definite advantage. You also have to learn to play from your core on the baritone sax to get a really rich low tone which helps immensely on every other instrument.

[@donguiddodilozzo1906]

Wow Great history !!! Well done ! And you are right: every sax player wants to play the barytone once in his life !!! Which I have yet to do !!! 😅

[@TheShabazzProduction]

It's one badd ass instrument I love the sound of it. I like Mulligan's "The Shadow of Your Smile", and the Motown Baritone on The Supremes "Back In My Arms Again", and hundreds of others.

[@PatrikNilssonSax]

Love the shoutout to Mr Funk Doc Kupka!!!

[@ishta]

John Surman from the UK - my favorite ECM Nordic Jazz and New Chamber music

[@frantavochcalpadlo2223]

Leo P brought the baritone to another level

[@olafstenzel2684]

Leo P brought me to playing the Sax. But the Bari is the wrong one to start with. So i began with a tenor. Eight months later i found an old silver Lignatone build in the 1950s. The price was low and so i got it. But.. the neck was bend! I took that to a saxshop in Hamburg, but they could not fix it. They told me to bring it to someone who is very good in repairing trumpets. He did a great job, and now i have a fine Instrument for about €1500,-! Every time i take it out of the box and play some notes i get a big smile in my face.

[@isaachart8753]

I have a Martin committee 3 and I love the thing so much. Bari sax will always be my favorite.

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Another top shelf video/demo by Jim and his team. What a treat. Great!

[@saxworldwide]

Much appreciated. Cheers, Jim

[@jp2861]

They are also just fun to play! Big Leo Parker and Pepper Adams fan.

[@blackcatwithahat4088]

And playing the bari, brought my embouchure and intonation to the next level. 🙂

[@killerkram1337]

I played this thing in high school marching band and jazz band. Loved it. I have an alto here at home I started with but bari sax is my preferred. I would love to get another one though, just need to save up for it

[@SilverPh3nix]

Same situation with me, I love Bari

[@evenglare]

I WANT ONE, so damn expensive though.

[@Elmieeuw]

Same 😭

[@extremecowz7694]

For real 😳

[@xrgiok]

LOL, it’s expensive indeed. But more I can’t get why so many flutes more expensive than bari saxophone.

[@ronhowe5933]

I love my Baritones and used my Sakkusu exclusively for a Rock and Roll show for about 4 years so I could work easier with the Altos. I have a Yamaha 32 and once owned a Buescher Silver Truetone Low Bb; I so miss that now.

[@johnvaros8246]

Man you guys should’ve had Ronnie Cuber in this vid, he’s one of the greatest bari sax players of all time

[@RatPfink66]

let's note that in addition to Gary Smulyan, Harry Carney played the Conn 12M - as did his chief disciple, Joe Temperley. Mulligan liked the previous, late 1920s Conn with opposing bell keys. I own a 1931 12M but truthfully, I play my 1935 Buescher just as often. Buescher is a stepchild in jazz sax but what this horn can do is just beautiful - very pure and lyrical in the medium/high range and the lows are as solid as anything.

[@AlTervo-u8y]

I've managed to gain quite the collection of instruments through the years and I love playing every one of them but my go-to will always be the bari. You haven't played until you play IT.

[@Szymon_Gorski]

I can't afford a new Barisax like Selmer, Yanagisawa or Yamaha, but I have one, it's Weltklang ❤💪🎶 and it's great🤩

[@mgman259]

They don't have to be mega expensive. Though I wasted £500 on an old high-pitch one on eBay, which couldn't be played with others or a backing track, I then bought a new Taiwanese one in a cool flight case for £850, and it was pretty good. The wheeled case alone was worth £300 and is, in my view, essential. I later upgraded, again on eBay, to a top-of-the-range, used Yamaha BS62, for a bit over £2,000. They're now about £7,000 new. The heavy Yamaha case had to go, though, and I now wheel my BS62 around in a J Winter flight case, something you should consider if planning to play outside the home.

[@Jazzinplayer]

u have any reference on where to get the taiwanese bari?

[@mkshffr4936]

Indeed there are a lot of multi-thousand dollar things I "need" in my life including the thousands of dollars to get them. :D Very cool for doing bassoon or cello music.

[@botkiller3437]

I like how this came out 3 days after My dad finally me a Bari saxophone

[@dansimpledub]

Bari sax si the KING of saxophones!!! Nice video… but you never tell WHY every sax player should have one!!! Jejeje

[@dansimpledub]

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[@craigmacdougal9111]

I am truly sorry that you never got to play the bari in a Big Band. In the 80's I played in a local professional Big Band. At one point or another I played all the positions except the ride tenor chair. I did bari for a year or so. That was THE MOST FUN.

[@saxworldwide]

Nice one Craig - maybe my time will come one day!

[@tristancarlos4249]

Great video man, I've been considering the change from tenor to bari sax and this really helped the decision. Keep up the good work

[@nathanabird]

I bought myself a Bari 2 years back after playing Alto for about 20. You're right about it putting a smile on your face. The first time I played one it really did put a smile on my face. I shopped for about 6 months. There was one a store that had a 2nd hand Bari I was interested in that they were working on. When it finally became ready to play they also got a new Keilwerth Shadow in. After trying over a dozen Bari's in 6 months that Keilwerth put a smile on my face all over again. I decided then to pick up a more expensive Selmer and play it (even though it was way past my budget) and it didn't do it for me the way the Keilwerth did. In the end I picked up a Silver Selmer Mark 6. I'm now however saving for the Keilwerth Shadow. I also since then found a really nice 2nd hand Keilwerth Shadow Alto which I picked up and am loving playing.

[@saxworldwide]

We recently acquired a Keilwerth Shadow baritone - not only did it look spectacular, it played like a dream with a humongous sound!! It didn't stay in the shop for long!

[@saxworldwide]

instagram.com/p/CDgYgDNgACH/? - here's a short video of it!

[@anonymouspigeon6559]

I played a bari in a music store not too long ago and I loved the sound of it. However, the way the sound resonated inside my head made my brain wobble :D Maybe it just takes some time to get used to, but I don't think I could play bari for more than 10 minutes lol

[@ricaard]

I'm not a fan of the dancing guy, but I do love the Bari, and plan on getting one soon!

[@helengordon-saxophone]

Oh wow, so tempting…….! 🎷🎶

[@b00i00d]

I think any conversation about the bari should begin with Serge Chaloff's Blue Serge where listeners can get a really good idea of how expressive and beautiful this instrument can be

[@kaiserthegreat]

Seems like my favorite baritone players all played low b-flat axes. Of course that could be because many predate the 50s or just liked the older horns, more so than being anti low A. I think the b-flat looks cooler, too.

[@johnw832]

Jim , One of your very best videos- you really were in touch and relating---what bari and mouthpiece reeds were you using--you sounded very good , john

[@saxworldwide]

Hi John, Jim here. Much apprecaited, thanks again for watching. I was using a Rousseau JDX mpce with RJS 3S reed - very impressed with this mouthpiece I have to say

[@corentinhamelin1212]

Thanks so much loving baritone so much, but knowing nothing about baritone culture

[@charliem.550]

Nice presentation and very informative...thank you!

[@nickelgaming786]

I played the Bari in high school, and I miss it so much. I've been looking online for one and my lord, the prices are just way out of my price range sadly.

[@stewartwforbes]

I have one on my life already - I can’t equal Leo P however ! Joe Temperley is my Bari hero.

[@liljjpunkenstien]

As a bari player 2 of my favorite bands that feature it are Streelight Manifesto and Moon Hooch. Streetlight is one of the best ska bands and i have no clue what to call moon hooch besides Jazz/rock? lol love them.

[@bigfoootmoto]

i love playing the baritone is jazz band and concert band

[@Drunken_Hamster]

From what little I know, saxophone in general is missing out on concert applications for 2 reasons. 1. They blackballed Mr. Sachs back in the day. 2. The tunings. Now, I can't solve the first issue other than to tell the respective communities or overseers or whatever to "get over it" but as far as the second "problem" goes... What if they made Concert saxophones in the following tunings (lowest playable note): Bass - C1 Baritone - C2 Tenor - G2 Alto - D3 Soprano - A3

[@OifelOifel]

Can you do a video about different decent Bari saxes in different price ranges? I am starting Sax next week. Due to price point I am starting on the Alto for the reason I want to change to a decent Baritone in the future and as you say use the alto experience. Also it will be nice to have the two because you can play along the music for each with the other. Since I am totally new I want to be able to play and feel if an Instrument is good before choosing a Bari. I am very unsure about "cheaper" Baris around the 1000 pound / euro area, since I don't want to buy a bad quality instrument with regards to build quality, intonation and sound.

[@ruprect1]

In case you haven't hear of Bob Efford, check him out. Especially his work with Bob Florence.

[@maxipacu3866]

I love my Keilwerth Alto, but recently ive got a bari ybs62 and i fell in love one more time. The flexibility is so great. But ive to try some mouthpieces and reeds.. im not satisfied at the moment

[@dansimpledub]

I recomend the rico royal metalite m9… i used to play a RPC and a lawton… pffffff i switched to the metalite… is the cheapest damn!!! but i’m really sorprised with it!!!

[@marcogomez2232]

Already knew I needed one, still can’t afford one tho hahah

[@rubincolvin6584]

Every be forgetting about Leo Parker he was one of the greatest bari players out there

[@coin777]

I would love to have a Bari. But the price...

[@cchino_Sax]

Jim's existence is the only thing I like about being alive

[@saxworldwide]

Jim here. I'm don't quite know how to respond to that....but I guess...thank you?

[@agriciobrazil2391]

Wonderful!

[@alphakky]

Unfortunately, too many high school kids get stuck playing bari because it's thought they can't play alto or tenor. I have always been a low reed guy first playing bass clarinet, and got into bari jazz in high school playing Maynard Ferguson and Don Ellis charts.

[@jimmytouzel]

To heck with bari, everyone needs a BASS SAX!

[@jameschristiansson3137]

The best comment of all yet only one upvote, mine.

[@maikeli7]

And don’t forget Joe Temperley!

[@Wonzly]

this gives me bettersax vibes

[@prestonrcasey]

Send one over my way!

[@jacobhellwig2216]

My school had two low B flat bari's that my sister and I played in the late 90s and early 2000s. They were played by my uncle in the late 60s before that and are still being played in the school today. Wish I could find a low B flat but all that are ever for sale are low A.

[@samuelswanson2353]

I had a cherry red and gold Bari sax until it was stolen. I miss playing the sax.

[@calkig]

Anyone who thinks the bari sax just chugs along should checkout “Three Baritone Saxophone Band Plays Mulligan (1998)” album. Great examples how joyful bebop lines with a bari sax voice can be.

[@peedrowchan-man102]

Thanks for That, I’m on it!

[@taraadcock1503]

Bari is great in a Big Band!

[@Worldindecline690]

Harry Carney!!! ❤

[@daolieu4261]

Love Leo P!

[@birit911]

If they make one in Titanium, I’d buy it.

[@JBirdOlliesFan]

i endorse this statement

[@gregcampbell8888]

Only thing that would put me off is lugging it around!

[@TheMKEWERBY]

It’s my favorite size.

[@MikeJ6129]

I'm trading in my John Packer in for a Yanni pretty soon.

[@Nelsjourney]

What about Ronnie Cuber , Pepper Adams, monsters in there own right.

[@T.H.W.O.T.H]

This video should be re-titled "Why we need to sell these massive lumps of metal!" 😁

[@yomommanoneofyabuisness5956]

I’ve been wanting to play for a while but don’t have access to a bari

[@PuffyOne1898]

I so wish I was Leo P

[@thomasinlondon2849]

What track is Gerry Mulligan playing, can anyone help?

[@mnesia3817]

what is the piece he played in the introduction?

[@TheOwl]

Keep calm and play baritone sax!

[@kuz5987]

I love to play the bari in my role as a street musician. Political rallies is my preferred target. I play an SML bari with Berg Larsen mouthpiece.

[@Name-ot3xw]

Leo sent me

[@antoniocruz1163]

Great Instrument The Barry White of Saxophones.

[@josesarmientoB]

Que boquilla usas..que marca

[@yousefsoliman4194]

What's the name of the tune you were playing in the intro?

[@drope-wx5ho]

probleme the price!

[@bensen3325]

Everyone who listened to Leo P bought a Baritone sax.🎷🍷

[@warpo007]

add to cart...

[@jaimerodrigocanatarmartins5632]

Podia mandar me um saxofone barítono, para Portugal??? Obrigado...