Just thinking about guys like Charlie Parker, Lester Young, Paul Desmond, John Coltrane, Kenny G., etc., etc., etc. and wondering what their lives would have been if the Saxophone had never been invented; what music would never have come into being. That prompted me to google Adolphe Sax and wow, what a story his turned out to be. I won't post a link as there are many excellent articles and bio's out there to choose from. One sad (but familiar) note; he died penniless. So glad you posted this Randy, it certainly added to my musical education.

chas