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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.

2011 Virginia Earthquake

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Gandalfe

Two funny things that talks to how I feel about the recent earthquake on the east coast of the US. Overheard: Scientists have determined that the quake in DC was caused by the founding fathers rolling over in their graves…

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Subcontrabass Saxophone

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Gandalfe

I noticed that in the last couple of days some people have been searching for “subcontrabass sax” and getting hits to my blog. I go to Jay Easton’s Subcontrabass Sax page or Helen’s Bassic Sax blog for my researching needs. … Continue reading →

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Epic Libraries of the Rich and Famous

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Gandalfe

I am an avid bibliophile with books strewn all over my house. As we move towards the digital divide, I wonder if paper libraries will become just a memory like stone tablets. So when I saw this collection of “20 … Continue reading →

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Michael Parkes all over the House

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Gandalfe

Almost sounds like the beginning to a poem, doesn’t it. I have pictures all over my house of Michael Parkes all over the house. Suzy likes them too as she collected the first three prints. Here is one of the … Continue reading →

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New Facebook Group: Musicians on Motorbikes

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Gandalfe

I was invited to join a new group on Facebook called “Musicians on Motorbikes “(MoM) by Benedikt of Switzerland today. So I joined and quickly submitted this picture in which I thought the contra alto clarinet would be considered eccentric. … Continue reading →

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Contrabass Clarinet in Jazz You say?

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Gandalfe

A friend of mine is selling/trading his Leblanc Model 7182 Contrabass Clarinet (link here). He includes some videos of him playing his contra and this one caught my ear. I’m on my third listen. Sounds kinda Klezmery to me. ;O) … Continue reading →

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The Beatles ~ Why Music Matters

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Gandalfe

Got to thinking about this as my granddaughter was singing a Beatles tune. What a legacy the Beatles brings to the table. Three generations and counting of my family luv the music, videos, and times of the Beatles. Sad with … Continue reading →

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SaxPic’s Calendar Project ~ 2012 Prep

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Gandalfe

Every year for a while now Pete, one of the admins on the Woodwind Forum, creates a wonderful and unique calendar for the avid woodwind musician. These are some of the pictures I sent for him to review.     … Continue reading →

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Saxophone Sheet Music Archive

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Gandalfe

Did you know that the Clarinet Institute maintains archives of Saxophone music? There are currently over 250 works in the collection. Solos, duets, trios, quartets, chamber music, studies and more. Over 3,700 pages of Saxophone sheet music from over 100 … Continue reading →

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Which Catwoman Wore the Catsuit Best?

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Gandalfe

Finally, a meaty subject that you can really dig your teeth into. This was an article I found on the front page of MSN this morning. “With the recently published first look at Anne Hathaway‘s Catwoman costume for Christopher Nolan‘s … Continue reading →

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