Consequently, they are temperamental and territorial. They know all the Coltrane and Bird licks but have their own sound, a mixture of Coltrane and Bird. They take exceptionally long solos, which reach a peak half way through and then just don't stop. They practice quietly but audibly while otherpeople are trying to play. They are obsessed.
Saxophonists sleep with their instruments, forget to shower, and are mangy.
If you talk to a saxophonist during a break, you will hear a lot of excuses about his reeds. Trumpet players are image-conscious and walk with a swagger. They are often former college linebackers. Trumpet players are very attractive to women, despite the strange indentation on their lips. Arrive at the session early, and you may get to witness the special trumpet game.