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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.

Times they are a changin’…

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Gandalfe

I was thinking some typical man thoughts this quiet Sunday morning and I thought, “Hey, I could share these thoughts with my family and friends and embarrass a lot of people.” Keys, Pens and Watches I used to be a … Continue reading →

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On Religion

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Gandalfe
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Building a Community at Facebook

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Gandalfe

“The body is a community made up of its innumerable cells or inhabitants.” ~ Thomas A. Edison I often think of the bands I’m in as family away from home. It is so comfortable gathering together, getting our stuff out, … Continue reading →

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Woodinville Community Band plays de Meij’s Lord of the Rings

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Gandalfe

“A live concert to me is exciting because of all the electricity that is generated in the crowd and on stage. It’s my favorite part of the business, live concerts.” ~ Elvis Presley The Woodinville Community Band is my all … Continue reading →

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Chive On

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Gandalfe

“Men are taught to apologize for their weaknesses, women for their strengths.” ~  Lois Wyse I’ve heard it said that the male of the human species are very visual creatures. For example, if you look at the statistics for the … Continue reading →

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From my Bucket List: Small Ensemble Musings

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Gandalfe

“As good as I am, I’m nothing without my band.” ~ Steven Tyler I was thinking about some of the things on my bucket list, most of them job, family and music related. I am not brave enough to share … Continue reading →

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My kind of music, Jazz is

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Gandalfe

“A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself.” ~ Abraham Maslow With my new job and extended commute, I am practicing less. I need to … Continue reading →

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Silver Eagle Alto Sax by Verne Q Powell

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Gandalfe

My friend Helen blogged about this redesign of the classic sax today and I had to share the tasty YouTubeage of this redesigned saxophone. From the Internet we find this article: Two factories helping people get back to work in … Continue reading →

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Creating an Internet Storefront on a Shoestring Budget

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Gandalfe

My brother Pete recently asked me an interesting question and I thought I’d share some info about running a cheap Internet Storefront. The email thread went like this: Pete: I have decided to start a new web site – I … Continue reading →

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Nude du Jour

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Gandalfe

As an artist, a man, and an educated human being, I really like the DOMAI site and have been encouraged to share yet another photo or two from that site. Enjoy.    I do wanna say that youth is really … Continue reading →

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