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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.

Your Move

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Gandalfe
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The Three Sopranos (Sax)

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Gandalfe

I purchase sopranos that give a hobbyist half a chance to play in tune. My favs to date are pictured below: Eppelsheim soprillo, Yanagisawa Elimona sopranino, and the Yanagisawa S992 soprano. I also have a Yanagisawa SC992 (curvy) that I … Continue reading →

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Now You’re Faculty ~ Welcome to Hell

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Gandalfe

This joke is attributed to David Hite. (1/21/99) One day while walking downtown, a musicologist was hit by a bus and was tragically killed. Her soul arrived up in Heaven where she was met at the Pearly Gates by St. … Continue reading →

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My Dongle Doesn’t Fit…

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Gandalfe

More about this programme: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00wyj62

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Jazzophone redux…

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Gandalfe

Click on picture for more info. I’m pullin’ this outta the closet and dustin’ it off for some gigs. 

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Leave this band alone!

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Gandalfe
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Clarinet Solo Stretch Goal: Stompin’ at the Savoy

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Gandalfe

In preparation for the Microsoft Jazz Band swing dance gig at Third Place Commons, I am working on a clarinet solo. Every year I try to do one clarinet solo; it’s a stretch goal for me. You see I have … Continue reading →

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NSFW: DOMAI is for Artists, Lovers, and Naturalists

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Gandalfe

If you love “Joyful Nudes of Beautiful Women” visit DOMAI. Now the biggest ask from women is where is the correspondingly “Joyful Nudes of Beautiful Men”. I have no idea.  <smile>

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Don’t fence me in…

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Gandalfe

I just wanted to pop a nice photo here and as I went through my flickr page I found this one. We were in Copenhagen and the fences are everywhere; ornate, sturdy, and aged, they say something about the European mindset. Maybe … Continue reading →

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Temptation

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Gandalfe

Pointer provided by friend and MJB pianist Saul Candib. There’s a new music group out there and it’s made up of many of friends from other groups and activities. Cherie Blues is a very tasty jazz and pop group that … Continue reading →

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