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Source: NPR "Weekend Edition - Sunday"

Roundup

November 7, 2005

Saxophone's History as 'The Devil's Horn' [11min]

Michael Segell discusses his new book, The Devil's Horn. It follows the history of the saxophone through more than 160 years as a controversial classical, jazz and rock instrument.

Read entire article at NPR "Weekend Edition - Sunday"