Sarah Hanahan on Her Sound and the Connection to her Body and Soul

Nothing defines a player more than the quality of their sound, the timbre they create on their instrument. Sarah Hanahan has a big sound. Here she explains how she developed her whole range of tones. She puts into perspective beautiful louds and beautiful softs. Plus a tip from runners about endurance and the mindset of pushing through the desire to give up.
While still in her mid-20’s, Sarah Hanahan has emerged as a special talent of the saxophone. She’s a bandleader, composer, and much sought-after bandmate. She holds a Masters's Degree from The Juilliard School, and gigs in New York frequently.
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[@samuelbrown434]

Nice! Totally agree! Developing a solid sound is number one!

[@Player-To-Player]

You know about it, dash.

[@bobblues1158]

I enjoy listening to young players as yourself talk about these demands and situations. I am 78 and still deal with the same realities.

[@Player-To-Player]

Never stops. Keep going, pal.

[@charlienyc1]

Nice! Cannonball has my favorite alto sound. Also, among the list you shared, Lee Konitz, Paul Desmond, Sonny Stitt (before & after his switch to tenor), etc. 🎷

[@Player-To-Player]

Agreed, you have good taste.

[@user-yc9bm3nk9o]

интересно как подбираются новые композиции для репетиций и концертов?

[@Player-To-Player]

She knows so many tunes and has great ears. Seems she can play anything she likes.

[@thomastornroos7393]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Player-To-Player]

For sure

[@3163steve]

I am a runner and it helps
So does playing a song for an hour
U do have a great sound and when I am lost u will hear it cause of my sound
Powerful wrong notes😂
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[@user-yc9bm3nk9o]

очень трудно когда рядом выступают многие музыканты суметь обратить внимание слушателей на себя

[@Player-To-Player]

Keep at it, buddy. You can do it.

[@user-yc9bm3nk9o]

@@Player-To-Player the music would be interesting for the listener and beautiful