He uses a wide, controlled vibrato that mimics a singer's "warmth" rather than a mechanical pulse.
Listen to an opera singer perform "Casta Diva," then listen to Sugawa. Try to match his "vocal" articulation. nobuya sugawa bel canto
Sugawa’s approach to these pieces offers three main lessons for players: He uses a wide, controlled vibrato that mimics
Note where he takes breaths; he often phrases based on the original lyrics of the songs. He uses a wide
The album features transcriptions of famous vocal works and original saxophone compositions:
While technical, the melodic movements align with the vocal theme.
The use of the soprano saxophone to mimic the human soprano voice. 🎶 Notable Repertoire