I’m late for work after a luscious lunch with sweet Suzy Jo. Seems I had a screw in the tire of my ride which has been leaking for a week now. After refilling it once I found the damage. Damn. So I grabbed Suzy’s way cool ride and was on my way to work listening to her CDs. She has taken to listening to some jazz saxophonists that she might want to emulate. Truth be known, I think she we develop to be a more lyrical player than I. Like Paul Desmond, she started on the clarinet.
And there it is, Boney James doing my C2 to C1 with the octave key Bonk Bop Bonk Bop. Clear as day, there it is. And this got me to thinking. I know a lot of great musicians who can do stuff that I may never do. But I bet they could give me a couple of new effects to work on that are as easy as the Bonk Bop!
So if you’re out there and stumble across this, what is your favorite jazz effect that I might add to my vocabulary. Mind you, being easy to do is a good think in my book. I’m hep to the turn-arounds, bends, and trills. I’m not too good with with growls, reed tongue clicks, and extreme slides from one note to four or more up the stairs.
So dish, what’s your fav sax or reed effect.
About Gandalfe
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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I don’t know. Ask me my favorite guitar effect and I could give you a somewhat answer. ;o)
I like the weird sound that happens when you play A (either octave) and play right finger exercises at high speed on the lower stack. It sounds kind of like a chicken or a turkey :).
Over my head…but I do like the sound of Boney James’ music.
Okay Beth, what’s your fav guitar effect?
Greg, tried it luv it. Gotta figure where I might use it.
Lizzie Beth, Boney James is very nice to listen to for most people. :o)
I remember when I got my first wha wha pedal for my guitar. Great stuff.
Good lord I will look really intelligent now….. I am guilty of know NOTHING about Jazz! Please no shooting!! I can learn!!!LOL!!
Mmmmm…. thanks for your visit. Ok Mmmmm you will ave to use a spectacle to find my island. It’s more like a dot in the Indian Ocean,…off the East coast of Malagasy. To be more specific,….it’s on the other side of the planet.
You are welcome anytime on my space.
Take care,
Isa
well I di have to say after all that regarding guitars and that is all I know, I love classical Spanish.