D'ADDARIO Select Jazz Marble D8M (Tenor Sax)
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- "Vintage jazz" spirit : designed to recapture the color and response of the great classic sounds.
- Balance and control : Medium chamber and Medium facing for stable response and good consistency.
- Precise tip opening : 2.79 mm for expressive playing, ideal for nuanced attack and projection.
- Made in USA : D'Addario Woodwinds ebonite mouthpieces designed and manufactured in the United States.
Manufacturer Information
D'addario - Rico
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In the Select Jazz Spirit: A Tribute to Legendary Sounds
The Select Jazz Marble follows an approach focused on the "classic" sound: a warm timbre, rich in harmonics, designed to capture the imprint of legendary artists from the past, while benefiting from modern and consistent manufacturing.
Who This Mouthpiece Is For
This mouthpiece targets intermediate to advanced saxophonists seeking an authentic jazz tone, suitable for jazz, swing, big band, funk, and contemporary music when one wants to maintain roundness and character.
Sound and Design: Balance, Response, and Color
With its Medium chamber and Medium facing, this model prioritizes ease of play, good note stability, and a centered sound. The ebonite provides a comfortable playing feel and a naturally warm output, with controlled projection.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Depending on your instrument, plan for a ligature and a cap suited to the exact mouthpiece size (alto or tenor depending on the model), as well as reeds that match your style and usual strength.
Technical specifications
| Category | tenor saxophone | Color | Multicolor |
| Material | Hard rubber | ||
| Tip opening | 2.79 mm | Depending on the reference | model intended for an alto or tenor saxophone |
| Chamber | Medium | Design and manufacturing | United States (D'Addario Woodwinds) |
| Length | Medium | Finishing | " Marble " |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Rico Select Jazz Marble D8M mouthpiece compatible with a tenor saxophone?
Designed for tenor saxophone, this mouthpiece carries the reference D8M and is used with accessories suited to this size.
What sound does the Select Jazz Marble made of ebonite produce?
Ebonite promotes a naturally warm sound. The design targets a tone rich in harmonics, with controlled projection.
Medium chamber and Medium facing: what effect on playability?
The Medium chamber and Medium facing favor easy response, good note control, and a focused sound.
Is this mouthpiece suitable for jazz and big band?
Intended for intermediate to advanced saxophonists, it suits jazz, swing, big band, funk, and contemporary music styles seeking roundness and character.
Which ligature should be chosen for a Select Jazz Marble tenor mouthpiece?
A ligature and cap designed for tenor size should be used. Reed choice can then follow the usual strength and playing style. The Marble finish is multicolored.



