You obviously know the saxophone, but have you heard of its inventor Adolphe Sax? Born in Belgium in 1814 as the son of an instrument designer, he revolutionised the music industry with his brass creations. Though less known, he also invented the saxotromba, saxhorn and saxtuba. Recognise a pattern here? 😉 | visit.brussels

78K views · 947 reactions | When Adolphe Sax patented the saxophone in 1846, he introduced a bold new voice to the music world. Despite facing tough financial and legal obstacles, his creation became essential in jazz, classical, and pop music. Today, the saxophone’s legacy continues to echo across the globe. | History Exposed | Facebook

Playing one of the first saxophones ever made by Adolphe Sax in the mid 1800s at the Saxquest Sax Museum in St. Louis! Special thanks to Mark for showing me around! Saxquest | Chad LB