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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.

Introducing Microsoft’s oPhone

Posted on July 12, 2007 by Gandalfe

 So who thinks of these parodies? I love it. This will be the next … Segway. I have a love hate relationship with all cellular phones. I’ve been an early adopter on so many phones that I can’t even name … Continue reading →

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In Remembrance, George Gershwin

Posted on July 12, 2007 by Gandalfe

Posted yesterday… It was on today’s date in 1937 that George Gershwin died at 10:35 in the morning in a Hollywood hospital after an operation for a brain tumor. He was only 38 years old. Gershwin was the idol of … Continue reading →

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Eppelsheim low-A Bass Sax Progress – Redux

Posted on July 11, 2007 by Gandalfe

http://gandalfe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!51AA828BCB20646!1248.entryI got some pictures from Benedikt as he progresses with my custom bass sax that he is making. I thought I’d share them with y’all even though I’ve already sent this to all of my fav sax players.  :o)    … Continue reading →

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Henry Fillmore – Bandmaster, arranger, and music writer extraordinaire

Posted on July 10, 2007 by Gandalfe

This from the Virginia Tech Multimedia Music Dictionary (thanks for the pointer Gary who sez): I always love reading about the history of songs we’ve played. Thinking of “His Honor” I came across this brief bio of Henry Fillmore. I always knew … Continue reading →

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Fair Use Agreements

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Gandalfe

"This song is Copyrighted in U.S., under Seal of Copyright #154085, for a period of 28 years, and anybody caught singin it without our permission, will be mighty good friends of ourn,cause we don’t give a dern. Publish it. Write … Continue reading →

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The holy grail – a New York Link

Posted on July 6, 2007 by Gandalfe

I’ve always heard that a NY Link saxophone mouthpiece is the holy grail of mouthpieces so I picked up this piece from eBay at a nice, rather low price. I figured that if I didn’t like it, it still would … Continue reading →

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WJE at the Ballard Locks

Posted on July 4, 2007 by Gandalfe

The Woodinville Jazz Ensemble performed at the Ballard Locks again this year and I’ve received some photos from Shawn Murphy, a world-class photographer who was there. First you see some of our trumpeters extraordinaire, Bruce, Gary, and Doug. Next some … Continue reading →

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Boots Randolph 1927 – 2007

Posted on July 3, 2007 by Gandalfe

 "Every time I pick the horn up, it’s more intriguing to me," he said in 1990. "It satisfies my desire to do whatever I do." – Boots Randolph The first sax album I purchased was when I was in Junior … Continue reading →

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Ray

Posted on July 3, 2007 by Gandalfe

Hit ESC key to turn off normal background soundtrack then enjoy.  :o)  

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LinkedIn.com: Keeping in touch with Friends and Coworkers

Posted on July 3, 2007 by Gandalfe

 A friend of mine and coworker Philip Richardson blogged about reaching the Century mark on LinkedIn.com. I started using LinkedIn shortly after joining the CRM team last year. Here are my take aways.  1. Why didn’t I do this sooner. There … Continue reading →

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