Horn Section
The horn section consists of wind and brass instruments, which play the melody and main accompaniment. The standard small combo usually limits itself to one trumpet and one saxophone at times augmented by a second saxophone or a trombone. Typical horns found in a big jazz band include 4-5 trumpets, 4-5 woodwind instruments usually saxophones, and 3-4 trombones. The saxophone section consists of two alto saxophones, two tenor saxophones, and one baritone saxophone. The saxophonists may also double on flutes and clarinets.
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