One player of this instrument abandoned chord progressions in an album which includes the tracks "Chronology" and "Lonely Woman." That player's distinct sound may have come from playing a plastic version of this instrument. In addition to players such as Ornette Coleman and Lester Young, Paul Desmond wrote the melody line for this instrument in "Take Five." A player of this instrument earned the nickname "Bird" from his jazz standard "Ornithology
One player of this instrument abandoned chord progressions in an album which includes the tracks "Chronology" and "Lonely Woman." That player's distinct sound may have come from playing a plastic version of this instrument. In addition to players such as Ornette Coleman and Lester Young, Paul Desmond wrote the melody line for this instrument in "Take Five." A player of this instrument earned the nickname "Bird" from his jazz standard "Ornithology" while another player notably recorded Giant Steps. For 10 points, name this single reed woodwind instrument played by Charlie Parker and John Coltrane.
One player of this instrument abandoned chord progressions in an album which includes the tracks "Chronology" and "Lonely Woman."
saxophone [accept alto saxophone before "Bird"] 