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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.

God Bless the Child

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Gandalfe

“Christmas is a necessity. There has to be at least one day of the year to remind us that we’re here for something else besides ourselves.” ~ Eric Sevareid My young grandchildren are so excited about the arrival of Christmas. … Continue reading →

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Liberalism Defined ~ Joe Conason

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Gandalfe

If your workplace is safe; if your children go to school rather than being forced into labor; if you are paid a living wage, including overtime; if you enjoy a forty-hour week and you are allowed to join a union … Continue reading →

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Gershwin, a Lovely Voice and Bari Fun

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Gandalfe

As part of the “In the Mood” show I got to play bari sax on this lovely Dave Wolpe arrangement of Gershwin’s “Summertime”. The vocalist was the lovely and talented Robin Hilt. It is very rare for me to get … Continue reading →

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Why Don’t You Do Right?

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Gandalfe

Suzy and I spent a couple of months of practice and five weekend daze doing this year’s production of “In the Mood” with the Sky Notes Orchestra. How much fun is that! Suzy covered tenor sax and clarinet and I … Continue reading →

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Sexy Movie Review ~ The Thomas Crown Affair

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Gandalfe

Another of my many, many favorite movies, the Thomas Crown Affair, is not for prudes. It is however a lovely heist movie sans the murder and violence that many movies of this kind include. For me the best part of … Continue reading →

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Fall 7 times, Stand up 8

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Gandalfe

“Be Determined. Stand Back Up. Life Isn’t Easy, It’s The School Of Hard Knocks And It’s The People Who Can Pick Themselves Up Repeatedly, Punch Drunk, Bloodied And Wobbly, Who Will Succeed In The End.” ~ CycleGear.com This week my … Continue reading →

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Sold: Buescher TruTone Albert-keyed Bb Silver-plated Clarinet ‘28

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Gandalfe

I listed this instrument on eBay today. This treasure is a very hard to find professional metal Bb clarinet made by Buescher in 1928 (estimated). It has a tunable barrel and screw on bell. Anderson plating did the replating. Mills … Continue reading →

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Bicycle Goals for 2012

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Gandalfe

Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right. ~Oprah Winfrey I try to get my New Year’s resolutions down in writing so that I can check and see how I’ve done a year later. … Continue reading →

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Once

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Gandalfe

I discovered a tasty little morsel of a movie last year that I have seen twice more since the find. The movie is called “Once”. This is one of many songs from the movie. Delightful, fluffy, and interesting could describe … Continue reading →

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Pete Thomas: Midnight in the Naked City

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Gandalfe

A Sleazy Night Out: Naughtier than a pocketful of firecrackers, seedier than the back of a bike shed and more life-affirming than an ice-cold shower… From one of my fav Brit sax men, Pete Thomas, comes a new CD titled … Continue reading →

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