The saxophone is a versatile musical instrument, and it has been used in both classical and jazz music since its development in the 1840s. Some prominent jazz saxophonists are John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and Charlie Parker. Some classical compositions written for the saxophone include:
- Concerto for Alto Saxophone by Alexander Glazunov (1934)
- Sonata for alto saxophone and piano (1922) by Paul Hindemith