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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.

Eppelsheim Bass Sax Happiness

Posted on November 27, 2007 by Gandalfe

The more I play this new instrument, an Eppelsheim Bass Sax, the happier I get with it. It has a weird cable running to the neck right below the mouthpiece. This is connected to a right thumb button. When pressed … Continue reading →

Posted in Eppelsheim, Music Instruments, Saxophone | 7 Comments

My new camera: Fujifilm FinePix S6000fd

Posted on November 26, 2007 by Gandalfe

A camera expert and friend of mine recommended this new camera and at around $300 I think it is a steal. I’ve been taking digital pictures and movies with this thing all weekend. The pictures are astonishingly beautiful and still … Continue reading →

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Woodinville Community Band – Autumn Winds Concert

Posted on November 25, 2007 by Gandalfe

This video excerpts some of the music the band played at the Kirkland Performance Center. Suzy’s in the front row. I’m absent as it was the opening night of the Second Story Rep’s production of ‘A Chorus Line’.http://images.video.msn.com/flash/soapbox1_1.swfVideo: Woodinville Community … Continue reading →

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Some after T-day Music

Posted on November 23, 2007 by Gandalfe

JB, Suzy, Vanessa, and I got together this morning to play some sax quartet and jazz chart music. It was V’s idea; thanks V!  :o) JB got out of their before I remembered to pull out my camera, but at … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving Soldiers Worldwide

Posted on November 22, 2007 by Gandalfe

Having been a soldier for 20+ years, this was a nice ad. I found that in uniform, I was treated very respectfully by so many people I didn’t even know. I once got bumped to first class on a flight … Continue reading →

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Desmond – Take Five

Posted on November 21, 2007 by Gandalfe

Happy Thanksgiving.  

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I’m on Vacation

Posted on November 19, 2007 by Gandalfe

I started my nine day vacation last Saturday. It’s four weekend and five week days filled with family, friends, and a lot of nitnoid tasks that have just stacked up over time. AND my new bass sax is supposed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Health and wellness | 7 Comments

Did you know… (aka Shift Happens)

Posted on November 15, 2007 by Gandalfe

As my friend Anne Stanton sez, "I am sharing this because sometimes something comes across that can just blow all perspectives out of the water… "    

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The Mondo Bass Sax Ships today :o)

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Gandalfe

I am so jazzed about this new instrument. Here is a picture Benedikt sent today of the difference between his standard finish on the standard model to low Bb and my custom instrument. As most of you know, I’ve specified a different lacquer … Continue reading →

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The Last Call

Posted on November 12, 2007 by Gandalfe

Hey, Gary‘s in this clip called ‘the last call‘ on Steve Peterson’s site! He’s the third guy called.  ;o) We joke about tromboners but they really can be hard to find for jazz ensemble gigs. Maybe this little video can help … Continue reading →

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