What is a good setup for contemporary saxophone?Updated 2 months ago

Generally speaking, the typical contemporary (jazz fusion, R&B, pop, rock) saxophone setup involves an open tip mouthpiece with a softer reed. Many players of these genres prefer reeds in strengths from 2.00 to 2.50, though many players also use stronger or softer, depending on their needs. Depending on how open the tip of the mouthpiece is often indicates what strength of reed may be preferred. In general, the more open the mouthpiece is, the softer the reed many players prefer.

Some Great Contemporary Saxophone Mouthpieces

1. Selmer Super Session
2. Jody Jazz Jet or Super Jet
3. Theo Wanne Shiva
4. Berg Larsen metal mouthpieces
5. Dukoff metal mouthpieces
6. Vandoren JAVA or Jumbo JAVA

There are many other options for mouthpieces, and all will work well with a softer Légère reed, and many players in this style prefer the American Cut.