I look at my clarinet sometimes and think, I wonder what's going to come out of there tonight? You never know. As Ian Dury might have sung had he played the clarinet, "Hit me with your licorice stick.

Goodman played the clarinet even "during the commercial breaks of the World Series," according to one of his daughters. Bettmann / Corbis In the hierarchy of musical instruments, the clarinet tends to ...

Photo: Internationally acclaimed clarinetist Mariam Adam headlines Colorado Clarinet Day 2025. It seemed like a nice idea, recalls Professor of Clarinet Daniel Silver: Let’s gather together the ...

Without fanfare, the bass clarinet projects one of the most alluring timbres in all of jazz-a warm, woody, atmospheric sound that acts as a secret ingredient on many classic recordings and gives ...

Taking advantage of the new expressive possibilities opened up by improvements in the design of the clarinet, Mozart created a concerto of exquisite beauty — one of the last works he would ever write.

The clarinet, with its velvety tones and unmatched versatility, has captivated audiences for centuries. From the soaring melodies of classical concertos to the soulful improvisations of jazz, this ...

The clarinet occupies an unusual space in jazz in the 2020s. Once a lead instrument with advocates who graced the covers of fanzines for music and popular culture, the clarinet now stands 20 Feet From ...

Transformations and Further Passages, a lively new album by Germany's The Clarinet Trio, revives tunes written by German jazz composers in the 1950s and '60s. This is FRESH AIR. In modern jazz and ...

The best way to get started on something is to take the first step. But even taking the first step can be difficult because of how daunting the task seems to be in concept. Luke (@iukeproof), who’s ...