Gerald Albright is a multi-instrumentalist known for his
lyrical sax playing in both contemporary
and straight-ahead genres.
"One of the most beautiful experiences in music
is to develop a oneness with the instrument of choice.
The Cannonball Horns have accurately delivered
every musical speech that I have given to my audiences
around the world. Develop The Oneness--with Cannonball."
[bio] [Visit Gerald's Website]
Pete Christlieb
World class Tenor player, "Tonight Show Band", Sax
solos for Steely Dan and "Unforgettable" with Natalie Cole.
"I've been going back and forth between a Mark VI* and a
Balanced Action* for years, and this is the first horn in 20 years
I've played that is comparable in sound and feel to either one." [bio][Visit Pete's Website]
Marcus Miller
Famous Bassist, Saxophone, and Bass Clarinet Player.
Ralph Moore
Sax player with the "Tonight Show Band".
"The "Arc" Soprano is better than my Mark VI*for the "Tonight Show"
situation. It cuts through the band a little easier. It is a clear, clean
sound." [bio]
Charles McPherson
Played overdubs for Clint Eastwood's Charlie Parker film
"Bird". Hailed as a master improviser by critics worldwide.
"It has a cross between the projection and Brilliance of a
* Mark VI sound and the fullness and body of a *King
Super 20." [Visit Charles' Website]
Pete Miranda
Bari Player for Latin Giants of Jazz (formely the Tito Puente Orchestra)
"After playing Baritone sax for about 50 years and trying every sax
out there. I have come to the conclusion that the Cannonball Raven
Baritone is the best new sax out there. After playing it a few minutes
it was like I never left home. I felt like I was playing my Mark VI.
The action, scale, balance, projection and intonation is superb.
From one sax player to another, Tevis you have created a killer horn"
Dr. Ray Smith
Professor of Saxophone
Brigham Young University
"I have been playing the Cannonball soprano and baritone saxophones for several
years and I love 'em; but I have not been quick to change over on the alto and
tenor. The new Cannonball Big Bell Stone Series definitely put me over th
edge, and I'm very excited to say that I am now playing the whole set of
Cannonballs. If you have not tried the Stone Series Cannonball, you have got to
give it a chance. Don't do anything rash until you do, because it is going
to blow you away." [read more]
Skip Mesquite
Founding member and lead tenor, Tower of Power. Plays with Cold Blood, and Deniece Williams.
"I've been playing Cannonball Saxophones for 5 years now and I'm always
asked about them. Three things come immediately to mind: 1. Playability 2. Durability
and 3. Intonation from Altissimo to low B flat. You can't ask for more than that!
If there is, Tevis and Sheryl would figure it out."
Branford Marsalis
Perhaps the most renowned saxophonist in the world. Former Tonight Show band leader, and
incredibly versitile saxophonist. Branford currently plays a Big Bell Stone Series Raven (B-Ice B) Alto and a
Vintage Series Dark Lacquer Alto. [Visit Branford's Website]
Eric Darius
Hot Recording Artist with his current release in the JazzTrax top
10 albums of 2006
2004 Smooth Jazz Debut Artist of the Year(Smooth Jazz News) Photo by Eric Larson
Najee
Legendary Smooth Jazz Icon
Chart topper for the last 27 years.
Jamey Aebersold
Extraordinary saxophonist and jazz educator. Writer of his famous improvisation series.
"I like the mellow sound of the Cannonball Big Bell soprano and the fingering ease. The curved
neck gives me the sound I've always looked for."
Keith Anderson
Sax player with Roy Hargrove and Les McCann.
"Wow, what great horns! I love the feel. The look is uncomparable
to anything I have ever seen, but most of it plays as smooth as ice.
It absolutely sings in every register with ease. I even switched to
the mouthpiece that came with the horn - It's incredible. I've found
my soulmate - 'The Raven'." [bio][Keith's Website]
Dan Kuramoto
Saxophonist with Hiroshima
"My Cannonball saxes, have a great sound, solid scale, and gorgeous aesthetics--And as a touring musician,
they are by far the most durable horns I have ever used in over 25 years of performing with Hiroshima around the world.
Whether its a 4 hour flight to Chicago or a 28 plus hour flight to Capetown S.A. Cannonball saxes are ready
to play from bar one."
Hans Dulfer
World famous saxophonist
John Isley
New York Horns: The Movin' Out Tour Band
"The design team at Cannonball has delivered an instrument worthy
of the lineage of the classic American saxophone begun by
CG Conn and King. The Stone Series is the first
modern-design saxophone to offer the focus,
compactness of sound, and projection of a classic
Selmer with the body, resonance and sheer power
like that of the big bore American horns. Without any
compromises of control, intonation or most importantly,
SOUND. The Cannonball is truly a joy to play,
in every possible way. From jazz to funk to rock &
roll, it’s all there. As a lifelong Selmer Balanced
Action and MK VI player, I was skeptical of the ability of
a modern saxophone to offer anything comparable to my
classic Selmers. The best endorsement I can offer is that
Cannonball is now all I play, period. Play one, buy one,
fall in love with one (or two or three..) I did.
Tommy Marth
Sax Player with "The Killers"
“Like everyone on your artist page I’ve gone
through my share of horns, but unlike most everyone
else I have never believed for a second that nothing
could replace a Selmer VI or SBA. I got to try out a
Mad Meg tenor and everything I liked about every horn
I’ve ever played or owned is now in one horn. My
Cannonballs impress me more and more every day. My
Mad Meg bari is as close to perfect as any horn has
yet come. And the highest praise I can give your horns
is that Cannonballs do everything seamlessly. I never
worry about my horns no matter what our performance
situation is. Thank you Tevis, and everyone at Cannonball!”
New Century Saxophone Quartet
One of the hottest saxophone ensembles in the market today.
"I knew from the first few notes that this horn was for me. I need a horn with a full
bodied sound, but that can play sweet and light as a flute. The Big Bell curved soprano did
that for me." - Michael Stephenson
"Up until Cannonball I wouldn't even consider playing a horn that was made after
the 60's." - Christopher Hemingway
"I was looking to see what was out there in the saxophone world.
I tried everything on the market, new and old. I came across a Cannonball. I have to say,
I never thought I would find a better horn for what I do that what I already had. I was
wrong. This horn plays like it's alive!! Bravo Cannonball, after 20 years New Century
has found a home." - Stephen Pollock [bio][visit New Century's Website]
*Mark VI and Balanced Action are registered
trademarks of The Selmer Co.,Inc. and King Super 20 is a registered trademark
of UMI, USA Inc. Yamaha Custom is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation of America.
Cannonball Musical Instruments is in no way associated with these
companies, and the trademarkes are used for reference purposes only.
The Cannonball logo and name are registered trademarks of Cannonball
Musical Instruments, LLC.
