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Lenny Pickett (born April 10, 1954) is an American saxophonist and musical director of the Saturday Night Live band. From 1973 to 1981 he was a member of the band Tower of Power. Pickett has worked extensively as a session musician for a wide range of performers and genres.
Leonard Brandon „Lenny“ Pickett (* 10. April 1954 in Las Cruces, New Mexico) ist ein US-amerikanischer Jazz- und Studiomusiker (Saxophone, Flöte, Klarinette, Komposition, Arrangement).
22. Okt. 2010 · My all-time favourite sax solo of any rock/blues/pop category has to be Lenny on Little Feat's "Mercenary Territory", on the "Waiting For Columbus" live album. I've been mesmerized since 1984 or 85 when I first heard it.
He is currently musical director for NBC's Saturday Night Live and has been the saxophone soloist for SNL since 1985. He wrote articles for “Saxophone Journal” and he contributed a chapter to the instructional book “Sax Lessons With The Greats”.
4. Aug. 2014 · Lenny Pickett is one of those tenor saxophonists who people have heard over and over and, if they're not paying attention, they don't realize it. If they are listening, they will probably pick up on his wailing altissimo phrases and his ballsy, funky sound.
17. Juni 2023 · Lenny Pickett, whose name is synonymous with soaring altissimo registers and innovative saxophone techniques, is a true maverick in the world of saxophone music. Born on April 10, 1954, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Pickett has cultivated an illustrious career, enchanting audiences with his electrifying tenor saxophone prowess, and ...
6. März 2013 · Best known as the tenor saxophonist of the Saturday Night Live Band, Lenny Pickett is one of the virtuosos of the altissimo register. The altissimo register is a technique almost seen as a requirement in today’s jazz environment.
