James Hancock - Saxophonist
Teen Jazz Hosting
By Shannon Kennedy
Name: James Hancock
Instrument: Tenor Saxophone
Years of Experience: 4 years
Age: 18
Why James began playing saxophone:
I wanted to play saxophone at a very young age because my dad also plays the saxophone. I started playing the saxophone at age 14. I began playing Alto Saxophone and the last 3 years I have been playing different brands of Tenor Saxophones.
James saxophone setups:
I currently play a Yamaha YTS-23 and a Yamaha YTS-62.
James music influences:
Some of my influences are Glen Fograty and in the last few weeks, Shannon Kennedy has become one of my major influences.
What James plans on doing with music in the future:
In the future, I hope to be a music teacher and be able to teach students how to become better musicians.
