A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

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Sun, 24 Mar '24
Coltrane's instrument
Thu, 11 Jan '24
Instrument notably featured in George Michael's 1984 hit "Careless Whisper"
Mon, 8 Jan '24
"Wailing" instrument
Sat, 15 Apr '23
Follower of alto or tenor
Mon, 19 Dec '22
Instrument often used as the "J" in a "Jazz Club" sign
Sat, 1 Jan '22
Adolphe who invented a musical instrument
Tue, 28 Dec '21
Instrument in most jazz combos
Fri, 19 Nov '21
Eponymous instrument inventor Adolphe
Mon, 22 Mar '21
Long-bodied jazz instrument, for short