With Saxophone, Mollie Hawkins gives us a thorough and compelling history of the instrument and its creator - and those jazz greats who are eternally linked: Parker, Coltrane, Getz - along with the personal story of her late father's devotion to the saxophone. Hawkins's devotion to her father and his music adds a vibrant and moving dimension to this already extraordinary history.

Jill McCorkle, author of Old Crimes and Hieroglyphics

Hawkins magically weaves an insightful telling of the saxophone's zany origin story and its turbulent journey through modern culture and music with the warmth of her personal yet fraught connection to the instrument. The blend of perspectives is as potent and enticing as the object itself. As a saxophonist, I feel enlightened and emboldened in learning of my horn's resolute resilience in the face of repeated defeats, a steadfast strength that transcends musical genre. A must-read for anyone remotely interested in the saxophone!

Rudresh Mahanthappa, Award-Winning Saxophonist & Director of Jazz, Princeton University, USA