Five of my high school friends and I formed MTB in 1971. We really didn't have any idea where it would go, we were just having fun making music. In 1972, we were lucky enough to sign a recording contract with Capricorn Records. As the saying goes, the rest is history. We recorded a total of 17 records during the 70's and 80's. Six of them went Gold and two went Platinum. Actually pretty outrageous considering the main reason we started the band in the first place was that it was a good way to "meet chicks" !!

Anyway, I still love music, guess I always will. I thought I'd share some of my favorites with anyone that's interested. Hope you discover something new that you like, or maybe rediscover an old friend or two......enjoy!!!

+Sax

The Marshall Tucker Band ----- A very well done site. The guys that run this site are stone-cold MTB fans. They are constantly updating it. Interviews (including one with yours truly), pictures, discography, tour dates...heck, they even run a chat room. More than you probably ever wanted to know about any one band....LOL.

The Allman Brothers Band----The definitive Southern Rock band. In it's original form, with Duane Allman and Berrie Oakley, simply the best rock 'n roll band that I've ever seen. "Live at Fillmore East" is still my favorite.

King Curtis----Best R&B sax player ever. King did the sax parts on "Yakety Yak" by the Coasters. Played for everybody from Aretha Franklin to the Beatles. My hero when I was growing up. He opened the show for Aretha at Fillmore West and released it as a live record. If you can find it, prepare to be amazed. This man played a sax like nobody else.

Bonnie Raitt----I simply could not make a list of my favorite artists without including this lady. How could anyone resist a lady that sings like an angel and plays slide guitar on a Fender Stratocaster? She's released tons of music. "Luck of the Draw" is still my favorite.

Charlie Parker--- I was not introduced to Charlie Parker's music until my mid-20's. To say that I was blown away at that point would be an understatement. If you are familiar with the "Bird's" music, nothing else needs to be said. If you're not, and you enjoy timeless music, take the time to learn about this man. He is probably the greatest saxophone player that ever lived. No kidding......

Gerry Mulligan---Simply put: The best baritone saxophonist ever. If you can find his "Age of Steam", buy it...no matter the cost.

Bruce Hornsby---What a great musician! I don't know what else to say....he floors me.

Paul Desmond---Saxophonist for Dave Brubeck Quartet. The sound behind the original " Take Five". "Mr. Cool" himself.

Paul Desmond's "Skylark"--- A great Desmond album if you're not familiar with his work.


Herbie Mann---One of my all-time favorite flautists. This guy is still out there doing it today. If you can find a copy of "Push-Push", check out the interplay between Mann on flute and Duane Allman on slide guitar.

Bela Fleck--- This one is more of an acquired taste for some, but I think he's awesome. Yes, he plays banjo----but it's not like any banjo that you've ever heard before. VERY good music.