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Todd Oxford: Finesse

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Very nice recording. I really loved the allegro from the sonata in AM and the Bozza and Bonneau works. I am trying to play Caprice en Forme de Valse on the baritone also, and this is a great tool.

Todd is a Master of the baritone saxophone. I think His performance of Bach cello suits is the difinitive recording for all saxophonists to listen to. His playing of the standard alto repitore on the baritone is also an amazing accomplishment. Thank you Todd for giving Baritone players a wonderful recording as a referance to know what the horn should sound like

Mr. Oxford displays his complete dynamic control and technical proficiency of the baritone saxophone. His command of the instrument is second to none and demonstrates the finest of classical saxophone performance. In a genre dominated by alto saxophone recordings it is refreshing to discover a recording that allows the listener to hear the robust, yet delicate qualities of the instrument in the hands of a true artist.

His playing is smooth and lyrical, and he has a nice soft sound. But he also shows the power behind the baritone playing. His technique on Bozza's Improvisation and Caprice is flawless, but his treatment of the Bach Cello Sonatas is just beautiful.

This is a classical saxophone album you can play for your string player friends.

Dr. Todd Oxford's new CD, "Finesse" (Equilibrium), is a great classical music album by any standard of measure. I would recommend this CD to not just lovers of saxophone music, but all lovers of the music of Cesar Franck, J. S. Bach, and the Post-Impressionist French composers. A fan of Yo Yo Ma's cello recordings, for example, would find Dr. Oxford's interpretations of Bach to be exhilarating, deep, and honest. As well, Dr. Oxford shows a true mastery of the magnificent baritone saxophone (which I read from another magazine article is, stunningly, an auxiliary to his true "home base," alto and soprano saxophones). This is manifested throughout the recording with consistently rich, vibrant,and even tone quality,musical lines with commitment and conviction, and a deep musical understanding of the various styles of music recorded here. Dr. Oxford studied with the renowned saxophonist Harvey Pittel, and it is easy to see why he was so active in the Harvey Pittel Saxophone Quartet, and why he is currently so active as a soloist, saxophone artist, and music educator. His abilities seem limitless, and we are all eagerly awaiting his next album.

This CD is awesome. It's great to listen to, and can be used as a tool to learn from. To hear someone that controls the bari saxophone in such a way is almost unheard of. Todd displays his ability as a performer, whehter playing fast or slow, to make the songs sound effortless. I especially enjoyed listening to such arrangemnets as Franck's Sonata and Bozza's Improvisation et Caprice for how Dr. Oxford makes the songs his own through his interpretations and styles. This CD is great, so why you do not own it is beyond me.

Thank you very much Dr. Oxford. You have finally given us the first classical baritone saxophone recording ever. Not to mention that it also sounds great! The interpretations are outstanding and the control is obvious throughout the recording. Bravo, especially in the Bach!...

This is awesome!!!!! Where did this guy get such talent? He is young and already matured into a fantastic musician. I urge anyone who appreciates really enourmous talent to buy this CD.

This piece is breathtaking!!! The power of the bari is shown so very beautifully in this Franck piece. The artist has exceptional tone and range and Oxford plays with sensitivity, allowing the piano it's place in the piece. Never have I heard the bari played in this way. Thank you, Todd Oxford, for taking this wind instrument to it's outer limits.

This was one of the best CD's of classical baritone saxophone I have ever listened to. Wait a minute, this is one of not many out there. I really enjoyed it and can't wait for his quartet to come out with their new one. Cya Dr. SAX