Jazz and Classical Tone Qualities
As stated earlier, the spectrum of acceptable jazz tone quality is quite broad. This may be in part due to the way in which jazz developed. Unlike the classical saxophone tradition, which mainly developed in the conservatory and university systems, jazz had its beginnings outside of the classrooms. Many early jazz saxophonists were self-taught or learned through an apprentice/mentor model. The young jazz musician was expected to learn solely through listening and emulating. With the inclusion of jazz education in the
university or college setting, it has become necessary to analyze methods and procedures more carefully.