Jazz Quartet, 2021

Four distinct curly spalted oak pieces that were woodturned from the same cross section. Jazz Quartet is named after the four most common saxophones played — Baritone, Tenor, Alto & Soprano — & despite obvious differences in their appearance & register, saxophone quartets have the uncanny ability to straddle the power stance of the brass world & the graceful fluidity of the winds in the music world. As a former alto saxophone musician myself, I will forever be in awe of the diverse range & sassy individualism this instrument family exudes.

Baritone

Largest of the four pieces, Baritone dominates the room with its sweeping, curved bell opening & curly figure flowing like chocolate tones across the air. Much like the rich, lower register of a Bari saxophone, Baritone is a standalone showstopper, conversation starter, & the grounding force in the quartet.

Tenor

With the most exceptional sections of curly figure on full display, Tenor is the complete package. Confident & regal, it ties the quartet together with its bodacious bass clef bellows & refined register.

Alto

The soloist — the epitome of “good things come in small packages”, I present to the stage, Alto. Simultaneously sharp & svelte, this piece is like your friend that can blend with any scene, masquerading with ease. Carefree curls packaged in staccato stilettoes, its versatility & independence reigns supreme. With live edge overtaking one corner & a bark seam flowing to the center, there is nothing quite like the Alto — woodwind or woodturned, it’s sure to impress.

Soprano

Not to be underestimated by its petite stature, Soprano draws the eye for closer inspection, much like its musical equivalent transfixes ears with its lithe melodics. [All the Kenny G vibes!]