Benoît Sauvé does Blue Train a la Coltrane with a Recorder

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Gandalfe

Where to start. I’m simply flabbergasted; how does he do it. Here’s a transcription of John Coltrane’s chorus "Blue Train". It is transcribed and played by Benoît Sauvé with the Recorder (Flûte à bec/Flauta Doce/Blockflöte). If Benoît can do this on a recorder, imagine how easy it is for him on tenor sax.

I’ll never look at a recorder the same again.  ;o)

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Just an itinerant saxophonist trying to find life between the changes. I have retired from the Corps of Engineers and Microsoft. I am an admin on the Woodwind Forum, run the Pacifica Big Band (formerly the Microsoft Jumpin' Jive Orchestra) and participate in other ensembles. Mostly enjoy time with family and friends.
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7 Responses to Benoît Sauvé does Blue Train a la Coltrane with a Recorder

  1. Unknown's avatar Beth says:
    February 8, 2008 at 01:11

    Beautiful music.

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  3. Unknown's avatar Rambling says:
    February 8, 2008 at 02:23

    THAT is amazingly wonderful!!!!!!!!  I am truly impressed!  I love your blog Jim.

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  4. Unknown's avatar Elizabeth says:
    February 8, 2008 at 04:10

    I had no idea that the recorder was so versatile!

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  5. Unknown's avatar Elizabeth says:
    February 8, 2008 at 04:10

    I had no idea that the recorder was so versatile!

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  6. Unknown's avatar kitten says:
    February 8, 2008 at 18:54

    That was so nice I had to play it twice……SWEET

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  7. Unknown's avatar Rambling says:
    February 10, 2008 at 00:42

    I smiled at one of the responses here as I did the same..came back to hear it again.  And as you said, neither will *I* look at a recorder the same.  Nor a penny whistle since I heard extraordinary music played by one.

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