Saxology. Charles Pillow, Director at Hatch Recital Hall

Saxology was originally formed in 1980, when the saxophone and rhythm sections of the top Eastman Jazz Ensemble got together to play the published repertoire of the professional jazz group Supersax. With a dedication to finding new and interesting ways for the saxophone section to play together, Saxology has grown into an ensemble with its own unique identity and repertoire.

Proudly carrying the tradition forward, Charles Pillow now arranges most of the material that the group performs. Its “book” now ranges from swing to free, with an ample portion of hard bop music in between...

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Saxology was originally formed in 1980, when the saxophone and rhythm sections of the top Eastman Jazz Ensemble got together to play the published repertoire of the professional jazz group Supersax. With a dedication to finding new and interesting ways for the saxophone section to play together, Saxology has grown into an ensemble with its own unique identity and repertoire.

Proudly carrying the tradition forward, Charles Pillow now arranges most of the material that the group performs. Its “book” now ranges from swing to free, with an ample portion of hard bop music in between.

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