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Concert of Los iankovers in Ivano-Frankivsk

A member of Los iankovers band plays the saxophone during a concert of Ukrainian songs in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Yurii Rylchuk/Ukrinform)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-FESTIVAL OF SPRING-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR GALA NIGHT

(240221) -- SYDNEY, Feb. 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Saxophone performer Liu Jiajun interacts with the audience during the "Festival of Spring" Chinese Lunar New Year Gala Night in Sydney, Australia, Feb. 21, 2024. The "Festival of Spring" is a national cultural brand hosted by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of China's State Council, and the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, a Chinese civic organization. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

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Romantic train trip in Lviv on Valentines Day

LVIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 14, 2024 - A man plays the saxophone as Ukrainian Railways (Ukrzaliznytsia) celebrate Valentines Day with the Train to Your retro train, Lviv, western Ukraine.

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BELGIUM-GHENT-SPRING FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

(240208) -- GHENT, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People play the saxophone during a Spring Festival celebration for Chinese students and scholars in Belgium, held in Ghent, Belgium, Feb. 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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Japanese at saxophone competition

Japanese saxophonists Wataru Hirai (front row, L) and Kenta Igarashi (front row, R) are pictured after placing fourth and fifth, respectively, at the prestigious Adolphe Sax International Competition in Dinant, Belgium, on Nov. 11, 2023.

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Japanese at saxophone competition

Japanese saxophonists Wataru Hirai (L) and Kenta Igarashi pose with their certificates after finishing fourth and fifth, respectively, at the prestigious Adolphe Sax International Competition in Dinant, Belgium, on Nov. 11, 2023.

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CHINA-HEBEI-WUQIANG-ECONOMY-MUSICAL INSTRUMENT (CN)

(230226) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, Feb. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A villager plays the saxophone at Zhouwo musical town in Wuqiang County, north China's Hebei Province, on Feb. 26, 2023. There are 63 musical instrument manufacturers in Wuqiang County, employing more than 10,000 people. More than 400 types of musical instruments are produced in the county and are sold to more than 80 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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CHINA-HEBEI-WUQIANG-ECONOMY-MUSICAL INSTRUMENT (CN)

(230226) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, Feb. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A sculpture of saxophone performer is seen at Zhouwo musical town in Wuqiang County, north China's Hebei Province, on Feb. 26, 2023. There are 63 musical instrument manufacturers in Wuqiang County, employing more than 10,000 people. More than 400 types of musical instruments are produced in the county and are sold to more than 80 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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CHINA-HEBEI-WUQIANG-ECONOMY-MUSICAL INSTRUMENT (CN)

(230226) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, Feb. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students play the saxophone at Fuxing primary school in Wuqiang County, north China's Hebei Province, on Feb. 23, 2023. There are 63 musical instrument manufacturers in Wuqiang County, employing more than 10,000 people. More than 400 types of musical instruments are produced in the county and are sold to more than 80 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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Japan duo shine at Adolphe Sax Int'l Competition

DINANT, Belgium - The top six winners of the Adolphe Sax International Competition, including Japan's Kohei Ueno (2nd from R) and his compatriot Takuya Tanaka (far L), line up during an award ceremony in Dinant, Beglgium, on Nov. 8, 2014. Ueno finished second while Tanaka came in sixth at the event. The contest is held every four years in the city where Adolphe Sax, inventor of the saxophone, was born.

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Japan duo shine at Adolphe Sax Int'l Competition

DINANT, Belgium - Japan's Kohei Ueno (L) and compatriot Takuya Tanaka pose with their saxes after coming in second and sixth, respectively, at the Adolphe Sax International Competition in Dinant, Belgium, on Nov. 8, 2014. Founded in 1990, the contest is held every four years in the city where Adolphe Sax, inventor of the saxophone, was born.

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Curtain drawn on London Games, passes baton to Rio

LONDON, Britain - Lee Thompson from the band Madness is suspended in the air as he plays the saxophone during the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics at the Olympic Stadium on Aug. 12, 2012.

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Cape Town celebrates New Year with minstrel carnival

TOKYO, Japan - A saxophone player acknowledges the crowd during a New Year minstrel carnival in Cape Town, South Africa, in January 2011.

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Japan saxophone giant Watanabe performs in Montreal

MONTREAL, Canada - Veteran saxophonist Sadao Watanabe gestures while performing at the Montreal International Jazz Festival on July 2. The organizer of the renowned event invited the 72-year-old musician from Japan before a visit by the country's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko.

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Japan saxophone giant Watanabe performs in Montreal

MONTREAL, Canada - Veteran saxophonist Sadao Watanabe performs in the Montreal International Jazz Festival on July 2. The organizer of the renowned event invited the 76-year-old musician from Japan before a visit by the country's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko.

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Japan saxophone giant Watanabe performs in Montreal

MONTREAL, Canada - Veteran saxophonist Sadao Watanabe performs in the Montreal International Jazz Festival on July 2. The organizer of the renowned event invited the 76-year-old musician from Japan before a visit by the country's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko.

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Snow Angels (2007)

Michael Angarano Characters: Arthur Parkinson Film: Snow Angels (2007) Director: David Gordon Green 22 January 2007 Date: 22 January 2007

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The Number 23 (2007)

Jim Carrey Characters: Walter Sparrow Film: The Number 23 (2007) Director: Joel Schumacher 23 February 2007 Date: 23 February 2007

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De-Lovely (2004)

Sheryl Crow Characters: Musical Performer - 'Begin the Beguine' Film: De-Lovely (USA/UK 2004) Director: Irwin Winkler 22 May 2004 Date: 22 May 2004

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The Commitments (1991)

Felim Gormley & Johnny Murphy Characters: Dean Fay, Sax, Joey 'The Lips' Fagan, Trumpet Film: The Commitments (IRL/UK/USA 1991) Director: Alan Parker 14 August 1991 Die Commitments (The Commitments, IRL/GB/USA 1991, Regie: Alan Parker) Felim Gormley, Johnny Murphy / Musiker, Sax, Saxophon, Trompete / ------- WICHTIG: Nutzung nur bei Filmtitelnennung und/oder in Zusammenhang mit Berichterstattung ｸber diesen Film/ --- IMPORTANT: To be used solely for coverage of this specific motion picture/tv programme Date: 14 August 1991

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The Commitments (1991)

Glen Hansard, Felim Gormley & Johnny Murphy Characters: Outspan Foster, Guitar, Dean Fay, Sax, Joey 'The Lips' Fagan, Trumpet Film: The Commitments (IRL/UK/USA 1991) Director: Alan Parker 14 August 1991 Die Commitments (The Commitments, IRL/GB/USA 1991, Regie: Alan Parker) Glen Hansard, Felim Gormley, Johnny Murphy / Musiker, Sax, Saxophon, Trompete, Gitarre, E-Gitarre / ------- WICHTIG: Nutzung nur bei Filmtitelnennung und/oder in Zusammenhang mit Berichterstattung ｸber diesen Film/ --- IMPORTANT: To be used solely for coverage of this specific motion picture/tv programme Date: 14 August 1991

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Kansas City (1996)

Robert Altman & Musicians Film: Kansas City (1996) Director: Robert Altman 15 May 1996 Date: 15 May 1996

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Lost Highway (1997)

Bill Pullman Characters: Fred Madison Film: Lost Highway (FR/USA 1997) Director: David Lynch 15 January 1997 Date: 15 January 1997

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Lulu On The Bridge (1998)

Harvey Keitel & Don Byron Characters: Izzy Maurer & Tyrone Lord Film: Lulu On The Bridge (USA 1998) Director: Paul Auster 14 August 1998 Date: 14 August 1998

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The Steve Harvey Show (1996)

Steve Harvey Television: The Steve Harvey Show (1997) Director: Stan Lathan 02 May 1996 Date: 02 May 1996

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All Of Me (1984)

Richard Libertini & Jason Bernard Characters: Prahka Lasa & Tyrone Wattell Film: All Of Me (1984) Director: Carl Reiner 07 September 1984 Date: 07 September 1984

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The Simpsons (1989)

Lisa Simpson Television: The Simpsons (TV-Serie) Usa 1989-, 17 December 1989 Date: 17 December 1989

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'Round Midnight (1986)

Dexter Gordon Film: 'Round Midnight (1986) Director: Bertrand Tavernier 12 September 1986 Date: 12 September 1986

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St. Elmo'S Fire (1985)

Rob Lowe Characters: Billy Hicks Film: St. Elmo'S Fire (USA 1985) Director: Joel Schumacher 28 June 1985 Date: 28 June 1985

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Bird (1988)

Forest Whitaker Characters: Charlie 'Bird' Parker Film: Bird (USA 1988) Director: Clint Eastwood 01 June 1988 Date: 01 June 1988

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New York, New York (1977)

Robert De Niro Characters: Jimmy Doyle Film: New York, New York (USA 1977) Director: Martin Scorsese 21 June 1977 Date: 21 June 1977

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New York, New York (1977)

Liza Minnelli & Robert De Niro Characters: Francine Evans & Jimmy Doyle Film: New York, New York (USA 1977) Director: Martin Scorsese 21 June 1977 Date: 21 June 1977

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New York, New York (1977)

Robert De Niro Characters: Jimmy Doyle Film: New York, New York (USA 1977) Director: Martin Scorsese 21 June 1977 Date: 21 June 1977

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

Meat Loaf (Marvin Lee Aday) Characters: Eddie - Ex Delivery Boy Film: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (UK/USA 1975) Director: Jim Sharman 14 August 1975 Date: 14 August 1975

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Paris Blues - film (1961)

Louis Armstrong Characters: Wild Man Moore Film: Paris Blues (USA 1961) Director: Martin Ritt 27 September 1961 Date: 27-Sep-61

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Some Like It Hot film (1959)

Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon & Marilyn Monroe Characters: Joe - 'Josephine', Jerry - 'Daphne', Sugar Kane Kowalczyk Film: Some Like It Hot (USA 1959) Director: Billy Wilder 19 March 1959 Date: 19-Mar-59

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The Five Pennies film (1959)

Tuesday Weld, Danny Kaye, Louis Armstrong, Harry Guardino, Barbara Bel Geddes & Ray Anthony Characters: Dorothy Nichols, age 12 to 14,Ernest Loring Nichols aka 'Red' & 'Ernie',Himself,Tony Valani,Willa Stutsman aka 'Bobbie Meredith' & Jimmy Dorsey Film: The Five Pennies (1959) Director: Melville Shavelson 18 June 1959 Date: 18-Jun-59

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Some Like It Hot film (1959)

Marilyn Monroe Characters: Sugar Kane Kowalczyk Film: Some Like It Hot (USA 1959) Director: Billy Wilder 19 March 1959 Date: 19-Mar-59

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Young Man With A Horn film (1950)

Kirk Douglas & Hoagy Carmichael Characters: Rick Martin,Willie 'Smoke' Willoughby Film: Young Man With A Horn (USA 1950) / Titel Auch: 'Der Jazztrompeter' Oder 'Rhythmus, Leidenschaft Und Liebe' Director: Michael Curtiz 09 February 1950 Date: 09-Feb-50

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Some Like It Hot film (1959)

Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon & Tony Curtis Characters: Sugar Kane Kowalczyk,Jerry - 'Daphne',Joe - 'Josephine' Film: Some Like It Hot (USA 1959) Director: Billy Wilder 19 March 1959 Date: 19-Mar-59

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Born Reckless film (1958)

Mamie Van Doren Characters: Jackie Adams Film: Born Reckless (1959) Director: Howard W. Koch 01 November 1958 Date: 01-Nov-58

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Some Like It Hot film (1959)

Marilyn Monroe Characters: Sugar Kane Kowalczyk Film: Some Like It Hot (USA 1959) Director: Billy Wilder 19 March 1959 Date: 19-Mar-59

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Some Like It Hot film (1959)

Tony Curtis & Jack Lemmon Characters: Joe - 'Josephine', Jerry - 'Daphne' Film: Some Like It Hot (USA 1959) Director: Billy Wilder 19 March 1959 Date: 19-Mar-59

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Here Comes Mr. Jordan film (1941)

Edward Everett Horton, Robert Montgomery & Claude Rains Characters: Messenger 7013,Joe Pendleton & Mr. Jordan Film: Here Comes Mr. Jordan (USA 1941) Director: Alexander Hall 07 August 1941 Date: 07-Aug-1941

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Here Comes Mr. Jordan film (1941)

Robert Montgomery Characters: Joe Pendleton Film: Here Comes Mr. Jordan (USA 1941) Director: Alexander Hall 07 August 1941 Date: 07-Aug-1941

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Here Comes Mr. Jordan film (1941)

Robert Montgomery Characters: Joe Pendleton Film: Here Comes Mr. Jordan (USA 1941) Director: Alexander Hall 07 August 1941 Date: 07-Aug-1941

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DEAD POETS SOCIETY

DEAD POETS SOCIETY ROBERT SEAN LEONARD, ETHAN HAWKE, UNIDENTIFIED X 2, GALE HANSEN (PLAYING SAX), UNIDENTIFIED AND JOSH CHARLES DEAD POETS SOCIETY ROBERT SEAN LEONARD, ETHAN HAWKE, [unidentified], [unidentified], GALE HANSEN [playing saxophone], [unidentified], JOSH CHARLES Date: 1989

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Jazz sax player Watanabe honored by Brazil for promoting local music

Sadao Watanabe (L), a famed Japanese jazz saxophone player, speaks during an awarding ceremony for the Order of Rio Branco conferred on him by the Brazilian government at the Brazilian ambassador's residence in Tokyo on Nov. 19, 2015. He was honored for his contribution to promoting Brazilian music in Japan. On the right is Brazilian Ambassador to Japan Andre Correa do Lago. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Jazz sax player Watanabe honored by Brazil for promoting local music

Sadao Watanabe, a famed Japanese jazz saxophone player, performs during an awarding ceremony for the Order of Rio Branco conferred on him by the Brazilian government at the Brazilian ambassador's residence in Tokyo on Nov. 19, 2015. He was honored for his contribution to promoting Brazilian music in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan saxophone giant Watanabe performs in Montreal

MONTREAL, Canada - Veteran saxophonist Sadao Watanabe gestures while performing at the Montreal International Jazz Festival on July 2. The organizer of the renowned event invited the 72-year-old musician from Japan before a visit by the country's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. (Kyodo)