Washington Saxophone Quartet Classical Quartet from McLean, VA

WSaxQ is the most widely heard saxophone quartet in the United States. Since 1997, recorded arrangements by the Washington Saxophone Quartet have aired daily throughout the United States on NPR's broadcasts of "All Things Considered." Concert audiences enjoy their connection to WSaxQ when they discover they've been listening to the quartet's music during afternoon "drive-time." And it often comes as a surprise that they've been hearing four saxophones! The instruments evoke the refined sounds of a string quartet, the rich harmonies of an organ prelude, and the excitement of a jazz sax section. For forty one years, WSaxQ has performed recitals, informal concerts, and master classes in the United States, the Caribbean, and China, and on radio and television worldwide. The ensemble taps into a rich repertoire, from early music to newly commissioned works, and draws on a wealth of experience to reach listeners of every age and background. WSaxQ's "To China and Bach" CD highlights music from their 1995 and 1997 China tours. Their second recording is "Daydream." "Different Times, Different Places" was released in 2009. The most recent CD is "Tis The Season," just in time for Christmas, 2011. WSaxQ records on the Americus label. The Washington Saxophone Quartet, Inc is a non-profit 501c3 organization chartered in 2009. For more information on how you can support our efforts, please contact us. View our website at *******.**********.*** Reviews About the Washington Saxophone Quartet: "…the Quartet demonstrated the compelling qualities of its instruments…the players transported the saxophone far beyond its usual role in jazz, blues and swing." The Washington Post "…it was truly a wonderful performance…everyone enjoyed the show!" Rapid City Journal "The Washington Saxophone Quartet offered an outstanding performance and brought an entirely new style of music to its enthusiastic Chinese audience." China Peoples' Daily "... The Washington Saxophone Quartet gave an absolutely perfect concert this past Sunday... Buy one of their CDs or catch one of their concerts right away..." Kim Witman, Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts