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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.

The Clarinet Bulletin Board – a Musician’s Resource

Posted on February 9, 2007 by Gandalfe

One of my favorite musician forums, besides the one I live at the Sax On The Web (SOTW) Forum, is the Clarinet BBoard. If you have questions about the clarinet, be it a vintage metal clarinet or the latest Leblanc Backun … Continue reading →

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Breaking the Myth of the Megapixels – Pogue

Posted on February 8, 2007 by Gandalfe

David Pogue, self admitted tech geek and staff writer for the New York Times writes, "But one myth is so deeply ingrained, millions of people waste money on it every year. I’m referring, of course, to the Megapixel Myth. It goes … Continue reading →

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Wonders of the Eppelsheim Contrabass Saxophone

Posted on February 7, 2007 by Gandalfe

As I wait for my Eppelsheim bass sax to be custom made, I visited Jay Easton to try a couple of his very unique saxophones. I was amazed at how well the contrabass sax played. Jay has it on a … Continue reading →

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Musicians’ Resources: Stephen Howard Reviews & Kessler Music

Posted on February 3, 2007 by Gandalfe

One of my favorite places to read about the quality and playability of any particular make of saxophone is Stephen Howard’s Repairs & Restoration site. Here is a serious repair tech and player who doesn’t sugar coat his observations and … Continue reading →

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Platonic Site – Beauty in design and execution

Posted on February 1, 2007 by Gandalfe

I thought my readers would appreciate the Platonic site. The music is really wonderfully applied and adds a lot to the experience. The site is in Korean. Poke around and have fun like I did. Even if you don’t understand … Continue reading →

Posted in Computers and Internet | 6 Comments

PoguesPost – TED, It’s all technology all the time

Posted on January 31, 2007 by Gandalfe

Eolake Stobblehouse is the founding father of the DOMAI site which almost makes looking at women sans clothing acceptable. (Note I don’t link to that site to save those of you at work an embarassing ‘ah ha’ moment.) If not the most popular … Continue reading →

Posted in Too Spicy for some | 2 Comments

From my sister: Everything has a gender

Posted on January 29, 2007 by Gandalfe

You may not know this but many non-living things have a gender. Here are some examples for you to consider.    Ziploc Bags are Male, because they hold everything in, but you can see right through them. Copiers are Female, … Continue reading →

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A lazy, fun weekend (a la Seinfeld)

Posted on January 27, 2007 by Gandalfe

I am honking on one of my saxes and as is often the case, Theo (Thelonius Monk is my five month old Bengal kitten) wanders in a sits himself down on his favorite chair. I really think he was aptly named … Continue reading →

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A Freak of Nature

Posted on January 23, 2007 by Gandalfe

From my favorite sister (okay, only sister): "A very eventful day around here… A once in many lifetimes experience! Mark saw this lil’ feller run out in front of a car, we thought it was a lost baby goat. We … Continue reading →

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Can Gandalfe make the Soprillo Sax Sexy?

Posted on January 20, 2007 by Gandalfe

Benedikt Eppelsheim is sending my new soprillo to the engraver and I should Have it by the end of February or March. But perhaps the more interesting question is why would anyone, let alone a rookie sax player like me, want … Continue reading →

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