Inside the saxophone and the clarinet

A closer look at the double lip embouchure, how it works, why it faded from use, and what it can reveal about your playing today.

Leo Dale is no stranger to musical exploration. The Australian saxophonist blends jazz, Indian classical, and ambient soundscapes across projects like Mantra LIVE, Raga Saga, and From Now OM. In this video, he plugs in with a Tivon Pennicott #7 Syos mouthpiece and records a fully improvised jam with Quinn Knight and Moses Carr. The result? A slow-build session that moves from spiritual to groovy to melancholic, with no notes written in advance.

From the Francofolies to the Jazz Festival, I finally got to experience the Montreal summer music scene. And of course, Syos mouthpieces were on stage, played by some truly inspiring musicians.

Syos artist David Negrete joins Japanese pop legend ASKA for an intimate performance on Tiny Desk Concerts Japan. A powerful moment filmed in Tokyo, featuring David on tenor sax with his Spark mouthpiece.

Dutch brass powerhouse Gallowstreet, featuring Syos artist Dirk Zandvliet, brings their energetic performance to KEXP's renowned live sessions. Recorded at l'Antipode in Rennes during Trans Musicales 2024, this showcase highlights the band's unique blend of brass instrumentation and contemporary beats.

In his thought-provoking video, Patrick Bartley offers valuable insights for both jazz students and educators navigating today's rapidly changing musical landscape. Balancing tradition with innovation, he reminds students they have time to develop while challenging teachers to demonstrate genuine enthusiasm and adapt their methods to contemporary realities.

Syos artist Brent Birckhead brings his dynamic saxophone artistry to NPR's iconic Tiny Desk Concert series in two recent performances. After featuring in Apple TV's 'Lady in the Lake,' Birckhead demonstrates his versatility alongside Cordae and the Revive Big Band in these intimate, stripped-down sessions.

We had a great time at NAMM this year! I organized a lot of small shows with Syos artists on our booth and it was awesome - each Friday, I'll be publishing a new video from these showcases, so check back weekly to discover performances from artists like Lorren Chiodo, Eddie Rich, and Tivon Pennicott.

Syos artist Lorenzo Ferrero delivers a nostalgia-packed saxophone quartet arrangement of iconic Super Mario themes. Using his collection of Syos mouthpieces, Lorenzo masterfully brings Koji Kondo's legendary video game compositions to life with his personal touch.