Amazing Saxophonist and Music Director with KEM. Plays with Chuck Loeb, and Bob James.
"I love the Cannonball saxophones. They are very versatile. They give me the grit when playing with rock and funk bands,
and yet give me the warmth when doing smooth jazz or ballads. I'm a fan of 40's jazz, and the Cannonball tenor gives me
that power. They gives me the full range of the horn very evenly...and I dig the bottom." [Visit David's Website]
Errol Buddle
"For over a year I tried to find a good Mark VI alto and tenor to replace my old Mark
VI's that have seen better days, but with no success - very frustrating. Also Yamaha have
couriered me four custom altos and three custom tenors to try and I was considering changing to
Yamaha when I discovered Cannonball saxes. I love them. They have a big vibrant sound,
excellent intonation.
" My Cannonball Alto & Tenor saxes make playing in any situation a real
pleasure! These horns have a smooth fingerboard, play better in tune than
my Mark VI's*, and have a bigger tone!!! It is also one of the best looking
horns out there!! Thanks Cannonball!!" [bio]
Katja Rieckermann
Plays with Rod Stewart
and Brooks and Dunn
"I love the Cannonball tenor! It feels like a Mark 6 and
has a very big and warm sound that cuts through great in any musical situation.
Also, the intonation is impeccable throughout the whole register. I have been
getting a lot of compliments on the design (black nickel plated body with silver plated keys).
It's very rock 'n roll and classy at the same time." [bio]
Justin Robinson
Great Instrument! The scale is very even. The choice between 2 necks is
ingenious! Head of the game on that idea. Very free blowing and consistent in
feel and design with every horn I tried. It just depends on your taste and what
demention you are looking for. All I can say is that the horn lives up to its
name, "Cannonball."
Ross Walters
Tours with Benny Hinn
Recorded with Boyz II Men and Donna Summer
"The Cannonball Stone Series saxophones play with a silky smooth sensation,
The low register responds effortlessly with a gorgeous, gauzy sound and the
altissimo register pops out with equal ease. I was very impressed when I
slapped my mouthpiece on the tenor and instantly began connecting with it.
The jasper stones on the instrument add a touch of class that is
unparalleled in the saxophone market today. It's a beautiful instrument in
both arenas, audio AND visual." [bio]
Edgar Winter
Legendary Pop Icon
I love my Cannonball cause it's Big, Black, and Beautiful. That's how it looks -- That's how it Sounds! [bio][Website]
Dr. Tracy Heavner
Professor of Music
Director of Jazz Studies
University of South Alabama
"I love Cannonball saxophones. I played Selmer saxophones for years
but once I played a Cannonball, I switched immediately. In my
opinion, they are the best saxophones made. I play them and recommend
them to all my students."
Diego Borotti
Saxophonist for Toby Keith
"Rarely have I found great sound and excellent flexibility
in the same horn. This is the case with my Mad Meg Unlacquered tenor. IT's powerfull, warm, reliable in pitch,
and quick as a snake up and down the horn. Gret Job! Thank You! It's improved my music!" [My Space][Saxea]
Roman Dudok
Saxophonist for Toby Keith
"What a great horn. My tenor has a noticeably more effortless
response in the very low and altissimo registers and plays
remarkably in tune. It is also very intelligently crafted with many
common sense features that make you say, "Finally, someone thought
of that! " A great result of some those features is durability.
After a year on the road which included a couple accidental knocks,
it didn't move. Nice not to have to find a repairman in "where
are we again" USA or put up with the typical frustrating leaks.
Thanks Cannonball." [bio]
Mike Dubaniewicz
Music Director and Lead alto for Maynard Ferguson.
"After grueling months and years on the road, and around the world; my
Cannonball Saxophone held up to all sorts of abuse. These horns are built
well and the intonation is very consistent. I have had the pleasure of
slaying many an audience with my Cannonball!...Thanks Tevis!!!"
Paul Perez
Former tenor with Tower of Power. Soloist with Smokey Robinson, and the Bob Florence
Big Band
"Thanks very much, Cannonball! I was looking for a saxophone with an old, huge sound.
I have played a lot of Mark VI horns but when I played the Big Bell Tenor, I was overwhelmed.
This horn is the best I ever played, it has an incredible warm sound and the intonation is
amazing! Since I’ve been playing the Big Bell Tenor, people keep asking me about the instrument and its great sound.
I play the sax in many different contexts and it is the perfect horn for every kind of music."
Patrick Lamb
Grammy nominated recording artist - Diane Schuur, Bobby Caldwell, Gino Vannelli, and his own band.
"The Cannonball saxophones have a full, free blowing quality and
construction that lends itself to work with me in how I naturally
express myself. As an artist, an instrument that let's you be 'you'
is a dream come true- this is what you look for and you know it when
you pick it up. After playing so many horns that just don't quite do
it on every level, you also really appreciate the craftsmanship,
time, effort and science and continuing product development that has
gone into these instruments. The tone quality is even and in tune
throughout the horn. The overtones are in the right place and this
translates to good tone and facility in altissimo. Very amazing
instruments, and I take them around the world with me.
Thank you Tevis and everyone at Cannonball!"
Heath Jones
Associate Professor of Music, Oklahoma Christian University
“Cannonball saxophones are the most versatile saxophones that I have played. From
Rock to Classical, these saxophones can do it all.” [Visit Heath's Website][Bio]
*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.
