John BRENNER

Who is John :

John BRENNER is a French saxophonist and percussionist.
Born on February 1, 1987, in northern France, John grew up in a Polish family with a deep passion for music. He was immersed from an early age in funk, soul, and French and international pop music from the 1980s.
He was strongly influenced by artists such as Maceo PARKER, Eric MARIENTHAL, David SANBORN, and Gerald ALBRIGHT.
At the age of four, he began taking piano and music theory lessons. At eight, he chose the saxophone and continued his musical education at the conservatories of DOUAI and VALENCIENNES.

A talented and dedicated student, he earned several qualifications, including a unanimous Gold Medal in Saxophone in 2010.Throughout his career, he has performed with a wide range of ensembles, including saxophone quartets, big bands, street bands, concert bands, variety orchestras, and funk/soul groups.

Passionate about sharing his knowledge, John also became a saxophone teacher and music school director.
In 2011, Alain STEVEZ, lead singer of GOLDMEN, a tribute band dedicated to Jean-Jacques GOLDMAN, was impressed by his talent and invited him to join the group.

Today, John BRENNER is a true stage performer, playing concerts throughout France and Europe. Performing more than 50 shows a year has allowed him to gain widespread recognition among the public.
John is now regarded as one of the leading figures of the saxophone in France.
Drawing on his extensive experience, he has developed a distinctive sound marked by character and sensitivity, reflecting his unique musical identity. He is an ambassador for HENRI SELMER, BG France, Les Becs d’Autan, and BRANCHER France.

More information on his website: johnbrenner.fr

What John thinks of his MB1 :

John Brenner discovered the Les Becs d’Autan MB1 through a video on Instagram. When he first heard it, his immediate reaction was: “Wow! The sound and the grain were really interesting.” At the time, he was looking for “a change in the sound I was producing.”

He then had a long conversation with Philippe about his playing, his influences, and his needs. He now plays the gold-plated MB1, size 8. From the very first notes, he was impressed by “the consistency across the different registers.” He also highlights “intonation” and “the power in the altissimo register.” He finds the mouthpiece “very, very, very comfortable” to play and particularly appreciates “the ease of sound production,” which he describes as “very, very easy.”

He describes his sound as “powerful, with a certain warmth and roundness.” At the same time, he can easily achieve “something a little more aggressive, much more rock-oriented.” For him, the MB1 is “very complete in terms of sound and across the different registers.” He was looking for a sound that was “powerful, centered and in tune” — three qualities that the MB1 provides. Above all, he appreciates its “very rich and varied tonal palette.” He recommends it to experienced saxophonists who want “to change mouthpieces to achieve a different sound.”