Saxaphone vs. Trumpet...Which do you prefer?


It’s not the first time I’ve thought about it, but it came up again last night as I was listening to Quintessence volume 2, Stan Getz and Chet Baker recorded live. (an amazing disc) I have to say that for myself, I prefer the saxophone because it seems capable of infinite textures and subtle shadings as well as eye opening dynamic shifts. Of course I love the trumpet too; especially in the hands of a player like Chet Baker.


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"poorly played sax = camel in protracted labor"

LMAO!!!

Since I enjoy both when played well... I'm going to cast my vote for the contrabassoon.  :p
Agreed.  However... either requires a good set of lungs... especially in the lower octaves.