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OT: "Wayne King The Waltz King"

Author: Joe
Date: 2002-04-20 03:36

Here is one for the oldtimers, (or old-time buffs): What is the sax that dominates the old "Wayne King the Waltz King" recordings? Is it a Soprano, C Melody, or Alto?? Most of the time I would bet on Soprano, but at times it sure sounds like an alto, (upper octave) .............
Any related info also appreciated.

Joe.

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RE: OT: "Wayne King The Waltz King"

Author: Wes
Date: 2002-04-20 06:54

When I saw the Wayne King band at Disneyland, he was playing the alto saxophone. It was wonderfully played and I was pleasantly surprized how great it sounded after some of the comments musicians had previously made. It was probably in the middle 60's but I'm not sure of the date.

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RE: OT: "Wayne King The Waltz King"

Author: GBK
Date: 2002-04-20 08:06

Joe...Wayne King played alto saxophone.

His band had hits in the 30's and 40's ("The Waltz You Saved For Me", "Dream a Little Dream of Me", and others) but enjoyed popularity until Wayne King died - well past the Big Band era.

Here is a picture and reference to read:

http://www.richsamuels.com/nbcmm/king.html ...GBK

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