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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.

Review: Pearl Django at Crossroad

Posted on September 9, 2006 by Gandalfe

A number of the ‘guys’… Wait a second here, can I say guys and mean the girls too? Where’s the WordZ guy when you need him? Anyways, where was I? A number of the guys said we should go to … Continue reading →

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Recommended Seattle Music Instrument Repair Shops

Posted on September 8, 2006 by Gandalfe

These are just my experiences. There are some people in the Seattle music world who talk trash about everyone one of these sites I recommend except for Northwest Winds. But I have not found that to be true in my … Continue reading →

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Pit Crew, Part Deux

Posted on September 7, 2006 by Gandalfe

I’ve just recieved more info on the pit crew gig. Suzy and I are scheduled to audition for the pit crew as either a primary or sub musician. How exciting! This is from the follow up e-mail explaining the time … Continue reading →

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Make Your Own Music ;o)

Posted on September 7, 2006 by Gandalfe

http://www.saab-stuff.com/pop.swf I really like that stuff.

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Ever been a part of a Pit Crew?

Posted on September 6, 2006 by Gandalfe

I’ve toyed with the idea of playing in a pit crew for a theater production at least once. But I figured that I wasn’t a music major or pro so I’d never be asked. And I’ve always wondered what the time commitment was … Continue reading →

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The Automobile Gene

Posted on September 3, 2006 by Gandalfe

Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz? My friends all drive Porsches, I must make amends.Worked hard all my lifetime, no help from my friends,So Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz ? — lyrics from "Mercedes … Continue reading →

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Vintage Saxophone Gallery

Posted on July 31, 2006 by Gandalfe

Pete Hales runs this ultimate Web site with collections of pictures that have been collected over the years. It is also a good resource for trying to place the year an instrument was made. Here you can see such rarities … Continue reading →

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Superman and the Quartet

Posted on July 31, 2006 by Gandalfe

Suzy and I went to the Superman Returns movie and then Matt’s grill as part of her birthday. Spoiler alert: so Superman and Lois Lane had a baby. Way cool. I also took Suzy shopping and she bought some nice … Continue reading →

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Sousa On The Strip

Posted on July 19, 2006 by Gandalfe

Suzy and I are headed to Vegas tomorrow for the National Community Band Sousa on the Strip concert. After a 30-year hiatus we are once again passionately participating in music again. I’ll be back mid-week next.   Tonight before we … Continue reading →

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SWOJO Rocks

Posted on July 19, 2006 by Gandalfe

We went to hear the Seattle Womens Jazz Orchestra (SWOJO) on Bainbridge Island. It was a small, select audience playing at the Bloedell Reserve. The group played a number of jazz songs, mostly latin, with a view of the Puget Sound too. … Continue reading →

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