Following the overwhelming public response to the publication of Marcel Mule - ‘Le Patron of the Saxophone’, Clarinet Classics now presents a programme from an even earlier period, and from the other side of the Atlantic.

In his short life, Rudy Wiedoeft recorded over 300 record sides for all the major labels - many being his own compositions - and imparted his own unique style to everything he did, influencing generations of saxophonists after him.

Rudy Wiedoefts’ legacy to the musical world was not just a collection of compelling compositions and recordings, but the distinction of having introduced the saxophone as a serious voice in a truly innovative way and gaining for it a tremendous following.

Programme includes:
• Many compositions and arrangement by Rudy Wiedoeft, including Song of The Volga Boatmen
• Rosebrook: Saxophone Fantasie;
• Gabriel-Marie: Serenade Badine
• Beethoven: Minuet in G.
• Ethelbert Nevins’ delicious Narcissus

‘In spite of their name, Clarinet Classics have produced the two most interesting saxophone CDs of the decade. The first, Marcel Mule: Le Patron CC0013 ….. and now comes Rudy Weidoeft. All my life I have heard snatches of these two legendary players on scratchy 78s and odd bits of tape borrowed from other enthusiasts. How wonderful it is to have all these enhanced recordings on CD! All students of the saxophone should buy these CDs, as they provide so much food for thought on how to interpret a wide variety of styles on the instrument.' - Paul Harvey: Clarinet & Saxophone Society