Stravinsky's Ebony Concerto was composed in order to showcase one player of this instrument, modern players of which include Acker Bilk and Pete Fountain.
One of the most popular contemporary compositions for this instrument is "Stranger on the Shore." Stravinsky's Ebony Concerto was composed in order to showcase one player of this instrument, modern players of which include Acker Bilk and Pete Fountain. In addition to playing the saxophone, Lester Young also played this instrument. Cole Porter's song "Begin the Beguine" became popular thanks to a 1938 recording by a player of this instrument, Artie Shaw. Woody Herman inspired the stage name of one player of this instrument. Another player of this instrument became the first jazz bandleader to play at Carnegie Hall in 1938 and was known as the "King of Swing." For 10 points, name this instrument played by Woody Allen and Benny Goodman.
One of the most popular contemporary compositions for this instrument is "Stranger on the Shore."
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