The Devil's Horn

Overview

Adolphe Sax’s creation sparked a revolution, transforming the music scene from classical halls to the vibrant realms of jazz and bebop. Over its 170-year journey, the saxophone has faced both admiration and condemnation, encountering bans from Nazis, Communists, and even the Pope. Award-winning Canadian filmmaker Larry Weinstein captures the instrument's compelling history, exploring its iconic musicians and the enduring myth of a curse that haunts saxophonists, drawing them into its enigmatic embrace. The Devil's Horn artfully blends history and legend, celebrating the saxophone's seductive yet perilous allure.