The reason the tenor saxophone is popular is because the range is similar to that of the human voice.
True story:
I was at a gig, and during a break, a guy offered to buy me a beer if I serenaded his girlfriend.
I refused.
When he asked why, I said because if I do, she'll be going home with me, not with you.
Yes, I was a brash mofo in my day, with good reason...