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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.

When Your Sound Makes Ya Wanna Hang it all Up

Posted on September 3, 2008 by Gandalfe

Blow, don’t suck! I went over the recent recordings with one of my fav instructors and plan to do that with my other instructor when we meet again. I hate listening to myself, but in addition to being very humbling, … Continue reading →

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Heritage House Gig

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Gandalfe

Music at Pike Place Market 2008 I’ve been waiting to post this from earlier last month. I wanted to include a video or two. This was our second paid gig for this group this year. We have day jobs, family, … Continue reading →

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The Dissonance at the Ballard Locks

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Gandalfe

Labor Day Gig 2008 The day started overcast and pouring down rain. And the prognosis was not good for an outdoor gig. But as the musician’s called me to see if we were gonna cancel, I kept telling everyone we … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Weekend is Here

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Gandalfe

Casa du Glassa is jumping. We have our son’s family here, Helen from Vancouver, Suzy working, and a big gig tomorrow. This will be the busiest Labor Day weekend in recent memory. So here’s a whirlwind recap and we’re only … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday | 6 Comments

Quote du Jour

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Gandalfe

"There comes a point in your life when you realize who really matters, who never did, and who always will." – Anon Here is the picture of my parents 50th Wedding anniversary with many of the people I love. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Health and wellness | 7 Comments

Just practicing…

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Gandalfe

Finding the time to practice is more about me than about the time allocated. There’s always plenty of time… if you remove the time spent watching TV, blogging, reading in the forums, and the like. Notice I didn’t say remove … Continue reading →

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The Bis Key Chronicles passes 100K Mark

Posted on August 24, 2008 by Gandalfe

Pop the Champaign cork.  :o)

Posted in Blog, My World | 3 Comments

ElectroWhoCardioFlook – Say what?

Posted on August 23, 2008 by Gandalfe

As I prepare for this years’ Christmas concert I’m thinking I’ll need a Dr. Suess hat. You see, the band is playing Ward Baxter’s “You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch” featuring the bass sax or as the Suess man called … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Eppelsheim, Music, Saxophone | 5 Comments

Would You Ban dihydrogen monoxide? Sign up here.

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Gandalfe
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Day of Caring: The Microsoft Jazz Band

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Gandalfe

Some of you know I have a habit of starting up new bands that become long-running traditions, opportunities for hobbyist musicians, and usually all about the jazz genre. To this end I’ve started a quasi-official Microsoft Jazz Band at work. … Continue reading →

Posted in Jazz | 9 Comments