Looking for some SAX!

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I really want to listen to some music with a saxophone in it. Keep in mind I'm a picky guy that likes faster heavier music and the majority of Blues, Jazz, and etc. is way out of my league.

Lets put it this way, I really don't like George Michael but I like Careless Whisper as performed by him far more than I like it done by Seether, mostly because it has a real sax rather than that (comparatively) weak sounding guitar substitute. Even though I think the Seether version has a lot better of a vibe to it and I prefer the (slightly) manlier sound of the vocalist's singing. None of the other instrumentals really impress me, just the sax.

I know what Ska is and I like it to a degree though I can't really think of any newer (1980+) Ska bands who I've heard make good use of a sax and I don't really know nor think I'd like any older stuff since I don't really like anything pre-80s aside from AC/DC and stuff.

Anyone got some good suggestions?

Try some Gary Moore - very under rated in the States...any of his blues stuff, but ya' know he founded Thin Lizzy... oh god my age is showing..

Well if you're into faster, heavier music I don't know how much you would like Bruce Springsteen music, but he's my second favorite artist/band (after Pearl Jam) and I like fast heavy metal as well. The E Street Band is his backup and Clarence Clemons (aka The Big Man) plays the sax.

Jungleland has an AMAZING sax solo in it, and I would reccommend pretty much everything on Born to Run. His more current stuff (The Rising, etc.) is a little more organic with less sax but it's still great.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V1Pg8JfZs8[/youtube]

Like the description says; greatest sax record ever. I don't know if this falls outside of your boxes or not. It ain't AC/DC.

Might take some getting used to but I'm kinda digging the Bruce Springsteen. Moog, I like the sax in that track but it overall just sounds like something you'd expect to hear in an old movie in a construction yard as a bus lets off in the morning. No offense to your taste I just want you guys to know what I'm looking for so I can find what I'm craving. Better luck next time!

No offence taken. I think it's good for what it is, but it's no sacred cow of mine.

well I hope you like the Springsteen, sometimes he does take some getting used to.

For example my dad really likes non-mainstream new age stuff - so he respects Springsteen as a writer but isn't really into his music.

I usually listen to him when I'm in a good mood. When I'm pissed off, I pull out all my depression days stuff.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHW_bptHz2A[/youtube]


Angelo Moore of Fishbone. Legendary frontman who oozes stage presence and great sax player.


Edit: I posted this song because it does feature a great sax solo.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHW-gnT08tw[/youtube]



Random Angelo Moore solo.



[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq39FgMnCfc&feature=related[/youtube]



Angelo Moore solo project music.

This I'm digging! The lyrics are a little on the cheesy side but I love the beat.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6_vbRHeWjU[/youtube]


The Dead Kenny G's. The sax player's (stage) name is Skerik. Skerik is also very awesome and makes great use of effects pedals.

Candy Dulfer - some of her stuff is sort of slow instrumental, but she also does a lot of uptempo "funky" type stuff.