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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.

Moonlight Swing Orchestra

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Gandalfe

A coupla weeks ago I was subbing with the Moonlight Swing Orchestra and they pulled out a saxophone feature number called Bill Bailey at the end of the practice. Man was that a fast ride. Here is a band on … Continue reading →

Posted in Jazz | 5 Comments

Family Scrabble

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Gandalfe

This from XKCD.com just made me laugh. And that is a good thing as I stress about the elections. Many of my friends say they are concerned but still trust the public to make the right decision. I’m not so … Continue reading →

Posted in Hobbies, Holiday, Humor, Too Spicy for some | Tagged , | 4 Comments

Stephen Duke: Mouthpiece Placement, Tuning, & Tone

Posted on November 2, 2008 by Gandalfe

Professor of Music, Northern Illinois University "One of the most common misunderstandings I find in teaching saxophone is how the mouthpiece position relates to intonation and tone production. We frequently overlook the significance of the position of the mouthpiece. Yet … Continue reading →

Posted in Saxophone | 4 Comments

Another Family Get Together – 2008

Posted on November 1, 2008 by Gandalfe

Seattle in the Fall I took this classic staircase picture on my camera and that night, the pictures turned out blurry. I’m still not sure how that happened because it was a first with this camera. But I’m guessing I … Continue reading →

Posted in My World, Photograph | 8 Comments

I Put a Spell On You

Posted on November 1, 2008 by Gandalfe

No Halloween would be complete without at least one playing of Jay Hawkins’ "I Put a Spell On You". Five bonus points to the first person who identifies the sax player in the band.  :o)

Posted in Holiday | 4 Comments

The Economist: It’s Time

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Gandalfe

America should take a chance and make Barack Obama the next leader of the free world IT IS impossible to forecast how important any presidency will be. Back in 2000 America stood tall as the undisputed superpower, at peace with … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 3 Comments

Amber’s Pumpkin and Cookies

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Gandalfe

I volunteered to take my granddaughter to a father/daughter pumpkin carving party. So I found myself at a very nice church with lots of daughters, Dads, teachers and one grandpa. Josie provided Amber and me with some really nice carving … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday | 9 Comments

Ordering Pizza in the Future

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Gandalfe

This keeps me up at night… :o)

Posted in Humor | 5 Comments

Happy Birthday Aaron

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Gandalfe

Hope you spend the day doing the things you enjoy with the people you love.

Posted in Holiday | 1 Comment

The Perils of a Religious Upbringing…

Posted on October 25, 2008 by Gandalfe

My sister sent this to me and now it’s all over the Web.  :o) As I walked down the busy sidewalk, knowing I was late for church, my eye fell upon one of those unfortunate, homeless vagabonds that are found … Continue reading →

Posted in Too Spicy for some | 6 Comments