Christopher Herald is a saxophonist and composer based in Tucson, Arizona who holds a Master’s in Jazz Studies and a Doctor of Music Degree in Saxophone Performance. With his background in Classical and Jazz music, he has toured the U.S., Canada, and Japan with the Glenn Miller Orchestra. He has also performed his own compositions across the U.S. and Thailand. Christopher is an adjunct professor of Saxophone and Improvisation in Tucson and maintains a recording studio where he produces Acoustic, Classical, Jazz, and Rock music.
Suggestive of the American West, this track features soprano saxophone and harmonica backed by guitar, mandolin, tambourine, and shaker. Would pair well with themes of hope, and new beginnings. Instrumental, Jazz, Folk Jazz
A cue made for travel. A light folk touch with jazz influence, featuring soprano saxophone as the lead voice, backed by ukulele, guitar, organ, and tambourine. Made for themes of carefree adventure, and travel. Instrumental, Jazz, Folk Jazz
A beautiful track inspired by the glow of golden aspen leaves. Soprano saxophone and mandolin carry the melody with a background of guitar, and organ. This track fits will with themes of Autumn, changing seasons, or life changes. Instrumental, Folk, Folk Dramatic
The open road, with a big blue sky above! The sound is carefree, with guitar and mandolin creating a jangling background, and harmonica with the easy, slowly-unfolding melody that conjures pictures of the American West. What make a great underscore to Western scenes and roadtrips. Instrumental, Acoustic, Acoustic (pending cat.)
A beautiful rendition of the classic song. Features soprano saxophone and piano, backed up by strings, drums, and bass in an Orchestral "Pops" feel. Instrumental, Classical, Classical
Blending traditional Blues elements, Country, and Rock, this saxophone and harmonica-led track features a background of drum, bass, guitar, and ukulele. This upbeat track conjures ideas of the American South and would be great for family, travel, sitcoms, cartoons, and comedy. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
A rocking cue featuring saxophone and electric mandolin and a background with acoustic guitars, mandolin, drums, and synth bass. Synth pads and and catchy hook round out the sound. Great for commercials, earthy, nostalgic themes, and stories of hard times in rural settings, Instrumental, Rock, Acoustic Rock
Led by a marching snare drum, this track features a juxtaposition of classical woodwinds with a ukulele background. Tenor saxophone, woodwind trio, and harmonica trade off on the melody. Suggestive of marching through time with nostalgia. Good for introspective or reflective scenes in film or tv. Instrumental, Classical, Classical
A rocking track featuring soprano saxophone melody, with mandolin, guitar, organ, synthesizer, drum background. Pushes to the end and finishes hard! Would make a great backdrop for a crazy/silly action scene, travel, or making things in film or tv. Instrumental, Rock, Acoustic Rock
Sitting at a campfire with the stars overhead: voice, harmonica, and whistling is supported by guitar and mandolin with this jangley, folksy tune. Would be a great backdrop with themes of the outdoors, rural settings, camping, and travel! Male Vocals, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Racing forward through life with a rural sensibility: this upbeat piece features soprano saxophone backed up by guitar, mandolin, drums, and harmonica. Works well with themes of quick forward movement of life, cars trains, etc., but with an optimistic and carefree attitude. Instrumental, Country, Alt Country
This bluesy track features harmonica with drums, guitars, and organ sounds, and evokes the picture of a smokey club deep in the South. Great in film, tv, or elsewhere when you need some groovy blues with a live sound to it! Instrumental, Blues, Delta Blues
Sweet, lovely, and full of emotion. This moving ballad features beautiful soprano saxophone, flutes, and clarinets, backed up by organ, percussion, and guitar. Would be a great fit for themes on introspection, reflection, silence, calmness, night, or love. Instrumental, Jazz, Chillout Jazz
Climbing mountains or facing obstacles: put your head down and overcome! Synthesizer and jazzy tenor sax are featured, with synth pads, guitar, mandolin, and drums in the background. Suggested use with themes of overcoming, putting in the work, nighttime in the city, and resilience. Instrumental, Rock, Acoustic Rock
