Rudy Wiedoeft

Rudolph "Rudy" Cornelius Wiedoeft (January 3, 1893 - February 18, 1940) was a U.S. saxophonist.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of German immigrants, at a young age Weidoeft started playing with his family or

Rudolph "Rudy" Cornelius Wiedoeft (January 3, 1893 - February 18, 1940) was a U.S. saxophonist.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of German immigrants, at a young age Weidoeft started playing with his family orchestra, first on violin, then on clarinet. He moved to New York City and switched to saxophone, then still an unusual instrument. He became known as a virtuoso saxophonist in the 1910s, made many recordings for different record labels, and did much to popularize the saxophone as an instrument in the U.S. His chief instrument was the C-melody sax, a variety which became uncommon after the 1930s. He also played and recorded on the Eb Alto and Bb soprano as well.