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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.

What the heck is he playin’…

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Gandalfe

It’s another ‘name that instrument’ for prizes and notoriety. Okay, what is it?  ;o)

Posted in Clarinet, Music Instruments, Oddities | Tagged | 12 Comments

When the frost is on the pumpkin…

Posted on October 5, 2008 by Gandalfe

There are a lot of advertisements selling stuff where I don’t immediately know, and truth me known really care, what a company is selling. I just enjoy the science, art, and beauty of the advertisement. So in that vein, any … Continue reading →

Posted in Too Spicy for some | 5 Comments

The Bee Dance (The Waggle Dance)

Posted on October 4, 2008 by Gandalfe

Great googly-moogly!, this is just flat out fun, luv these guyz. The Industrial Jazz Group performs a new tune live at Seasons in Yakima (WA) and Le Voyeur in Olympia (WA). Audio recorded at Seasons on September 6, 2008. Featuring: … Continue reading →

Posted in Jazz | 2 Comments

Fantasy by Renaldo Kuhler

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Gandalfe

“Fantasy is like fruit and desert, and reality is like meat and potatoes and green beans,” says Renaldo Kuhler  

Posted in Travel | 2 Comments

Calvin & Hobbes: When We Die?

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Gandalfe

The pair are named after John Calvin, a 16th century French Reformation theologian, and Thomas Hobbes, a 17th century English political philosopher.

Posted in Saxophone | 4 Comments

From Planet Soprillo “The World’s Smallest Sax Quartet”

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Gandalfe

  Randy Emerick regales us with what is billed as “The world’s smallest saxophone quartet” with Soprillo, Eb sopranino, Bb soprano, and Eb alto playing a standard SATB sax quartet. Listen to it here: BlueSkies.mp3. Randy Emerick is a professional … Continue reading →

Posted in Music Instruments, Sax Quartet, Saxophone, soprillo | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Technorati: 2008 – Who Are the Bloggers

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Gandalfe

"Bloggers are not a homogenous group, but they are an educated and affluent one: three out of four U.S. bloggers are college graduates, and 42% have attended graduate school. They skew male, and more than half have a household income … Continue reading →

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Pricing or the Value of a Vintage Sax – Fall 2008

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Gandalfe

During a discussion amongst friends recently where I said, I am absolutely floored at the prices I’m hearing for these instruments in this thread. I can’t fathom spending upwards of $2K on anything but a pristine vintage instrument. I tend … Continue reading →

Posted in Saxophone | 1 Comment

The Final Word: Good punctuation brings periods of happiness

Posted on September 28, 2008 by Gandalfe

“An exclamation mark is like laughing at your own jokes.” – Scott Fitzgerald I thought I was the only one with bad comma karma. But Craig Wilson of USA Today writes in “The Final Word: Good punctuation brings periods of … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Language | 2 Comments

Dad’s Message to the Faithful

Posted on September 28, 2008 by Gandalfe

At Church Again

Posted in My World, Religon, Video | 3 Comments