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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.

Squirrel Nut Zippers

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Gandalfe

I accidently found a recording of this band and just loved the bari sax line. So I thought I’d drop this here so that I can find it later, especially if I ever do a small jazz ensemble again. The … Continue reading →

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top ten: Web Service Review

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Gandalfe

If you have a current domain or are thinking of getting one, for your own business or pleasure, Here is a current review: Consider this just a starting point for your research.

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Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra Vocalists–Roger Bare

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Gandalfe

The Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra shares this number sung by our own Roger Bare. This dance was at the Third Place Books Big Band dance.

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Trickle Up Economics

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Gandalfe

hgus ~ It’s not about the economy, stupid Companies are so efficient at maximizing shareholder value and profits that if we mandated 30 days vacation, we would increase the demand for labor by more than 10%. This would wipe out … Continue reading →

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Make Love, not Hate. No, really…

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Gandalfe

Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy: “The question is whether or not the federal government, under our federalism scheme, has the authority to regulate marriage.” Chief Justice John Roberts (to Edith Windsor’s lawyer, Roberta Kaplan): “You don’t doubt that the lobby supporting … Continue reading →

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Supertramp – Logical Song Lyrics

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Gandalfe

When I was young, it seemed that life was so wonderful,A miracle, oh it was beautiful, magical.And all the birds in the trees, well they’d be singing so happily,Joyfully, playfully watching me.But then they send me away to teach me … Continue reading →

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Top Five Bass Sax Observations

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Gandalfe

“I wanted an electric train for Christmas but I got the saxophone instead.” ~ Clarence Clemons The bass saxophone is one of the largest members of the saxophone family—larger than the more commonly encountered baritone saxophone. Only the contrabass sax … Continue reading →

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Photos: Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra 2013

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Gandalfe

   More photos of the Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra from the  David Nadalin and Nadalin Photography.

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Posted on March 8, 2013 by Gandalfe

Originally posted on Creativeconflictwisdom's Blog:
An interesting poster from 1911 from the US Industrial Workers of the World or ‘Wobblies’, which seems strangely topical, along with the FDR quote, though, as usual, I post to provoke thought, not orthodoxy.…

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A Tourist in Seattle

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Gandalfe

“To some extent, Seattle remains a frontier metropolis, a place where people can experiment with their lives, and change and grow and make things happen.” ~ Tom Robbins Dear tourist, we were talking about your trip here during our meeting … Continue reading →

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