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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.

Newest Saxophone Patent (2002)

Posted on January 27, 2005 by Gandalfe

U.S. Patent: 6,476,302 A saxophone has a main body, a neck, a treble connection set, a connection rod, and a link set. The main body has a high G hole and a high F sharp hole. A high G button … Continue reading →

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Amber’s Music Career :o)

Posted on January 10, 2005 by Gandalfe

Amber picked up the soprano sax turned to me and said, “How do you finger that middle Gb again?” Anyway you want, honey.

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The Three Saxmen

Posted on December 29, 2004 by Gandalfe

My son Aaron and his wife are visiting for Christmas. We have been playing sax almost every day.  Here is a picture of Aaron, my Grandson Nick (3d grade) and I:  

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I bought their love…

Posted on December 27, 2004 by Gandalfe

‘You know I gave the kids candy all the time?’ ‘Behind my back?’ ‘Yes.’ ‘You bought their love?’ ‘Well, it was for sale and I wanted it.’ – Jed and Abby Bartlett, The West Wing

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Nicky the Grandson Saxman

Posted on December 12, 2004 by Gandalfe

Nicky is nine and he is learning to play sax. He has had three lessons from his grandpa (me). At a Christmas party he pulled out his alto sax and just started playing. It was quite musical considering that he … Continue reading →

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Gigging at Crossroads.

Posted on December 5, 2004 by Gandalfe

Saxman Gandalfe had a gig this noon at Crossroads on the eastside. Weese like Christmas music and the concert went well. People were singing and one person was crying during “Blue Ridge Autumn”. No because it was that good.  Then … Continue reading →

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Faith in the Key of G

Posted on December 4, 2004 by Gandalfe

Kenny G is playing in the background, his Faith CD with nice Christmas music. Shelby, my German Shep is laying at my feet and the fire is crackling in the fire place. I like the library, where we are now, … Continue reading →

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