Dec 27, 2024 · Have you ever wondered who’s behind that amazing saxophone solo that kicks off Saturday Night Live every week? That’s Lenny Pickett, a true saxophone legend who’s been …

Mar 6, 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 …

Aug 29, 2023 · Since 1985, Lenny Pickett has been the saxophone soloist with the Saturday Night Live band.

Jun 17, 2023 · One of Pickett’s most recognizable roles has been as the tenor saxophonist and musical director for Saturday Night Live’s house band, a position he has held since the 1980s. …

Lenny Pickett, an NYU Jazz saxophone faculty luminary, commands attention as Musical Director of the Saturday Night Live band, a post he ascended to in 1995 after joining as tenor sax …

Jun 6, 2014 · Most famous as part of the Saturday Night Live band which he still co–directs, Pickett, who also teaches at NYU, is also the guy who came up with the famous sax part in the …

Oct 30, 2024 · For nearly four decades, Lenny Pickett's distinctive saxophone sound has been an integral part of Saturday Night Live. As the musical director and saxophonist of the SNL Band, …

Feb 5, 2021 · Watch the full episode here: • Lenny Pickett on Not Missing an Episo... Follow @TheVibeChamber on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thevibecham...

Mar 20, 2013 · Are you a regular watcher of Saturday Night Live? Well, whether you tune in weekly, or just occasionally, you may or may not know that the SNL Band is run by an …

Sep 29, 2022 · LP has been the Bandleader on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE (SNL) since 1995, after gaining fame with TOWER OF POWER. His renowned skill in the altissimo (high) register of …

Alex Foster (born May 10, 1953) is an American jazz musician who plays alto and tenor saxophone. He has recorded for record labels since the early 1970s. He is known for playing …

Oct 2, 2013 · If there’s one sound that characterizes the Saturday Night Live opening theme, it’s that wailing, fluttering and occasionally ear-splitting lead tenor sax. Lenny Pickett has been …

4 days ago · The upcoming slate of 'Saturday Night Live' hosts and musical guests will feature Mikey Madison, Jack Black and Jon Hamm. See the full crop of guests to come.

4 days ago · Saturday Night Live is closing in on the end of its 50th season. Today, the venerable variety program announced the hosts and musical guests for the next three episodes. And I …

NYU Jazz saxophone faculty member Lenny Pickett is currently the Musical Director for the Saturday Night Live band, joining SNL as tenor sax soloist in 1985 and promoted to Musical …

4 days ago · Morgan Wallen, Lizzo & More to Be Musical Guests for ‘Saturday Night Live’ This Spring Plus, Elton John and Brandi Carlile will make their debut as a duo on the show.

4 days ago · Oscar winner Mikey Madison headlines a star-studded lineup of new "Saturday Night Live" host and performers, which include controversial musical artists Lizzo and Morgan Wallen.

4 days ago · Mikey Madison, Jack Black and Jon Hamm are next up to host “Saturday Night Live” during the show’s 50th season.

Feb 11, 2025 · Overall, Dillon was the first LGBTQ+ cast member in Saturday Night Live history — she was even out to her colleagues on the show, just not to network executives (via Vulture).

4 days ago · 'Saturday Night Live' has booked Mikey Madison/Morgan Wallen, Jack Black/Elton John, Brandi Carlile, and Jon Hamm/Lizzo for its next three episodes.