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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.

Caffeinating, Please Wait

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Gandalfe
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My Harmonium aka a Reed Organ

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Gandalfe

I love to purchase art that is working pieces of history. Around ten years ago I purchased a pump organ from our antique mecca, Snohomish, Washington. Shortly thereafter that I purchased Robert Gellerman’s fascinating “Reed Organ Atlas” which is a … Continue reading →

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When you go, Take it with you

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Gandalfe
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Why is there no B# or E#?‏

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Gandalfe

At work on the company musicians alias a fellow named Wolf asks: Why is there no B# or E#? Or to put it another way; Why are there 7 notes A-G? There’s 12 halftones in the western octave. I get … Continue reading →

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Alanis Morissette ~ Au Naturale Tour

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Gandalfe

I am going to throw in some pictures that I like because they are cool, make me laugh, and make me wonder, “What were they thinking?” I am guessing that Alanis did NOT recommend this shoot. 

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The Typewriter: Icon or just Art?

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Gandalfe

As I explore the world of WordPress I keep seeing pictures of old typewriters, just a shot of some of the keys, or even antique typesetting pieces. I purchased an old typewriter last year off eBay to use as a … Continue reading →

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This City is Heading for a Disaster of Biblical Proportions

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Gandalfe

It is amazing how you can portray a movie however you want in a trailer. For example, this recast makes the humorous movie Ghostbusters seem like an epic. By using the the Inception music “Mind Heist” the tone, take, recast … Continue reading →

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Cat vs. Dog … again

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Gandalfe

I saw these two posts again on Facebook and thought I’d share them here. The imagined and real battle for supremacy between the cat and the dog is fodder for many humorous and/or horrific stories. Excerpts from a Dawg’s Daily … Continue reading →

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VibratoSax: The Amazing Plastic Sax

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Gandalfe

Meet the amazing plastic sax, the VibratoSax introduced and made available in 2010. The first models are around $400 plus shipping at last check. You might remember that Charlie Parker played the first ever (and last I think) plastic alto … Continue reading →

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Ten Habits of Effective Beginner Woodwind Players

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Gandalfe

From my friend JBT, “I read this great link which had some very worthwhile and practical information for beginners on an instrument: http://www.bretpimentel.com/seven-ha…ive-beginners/. However this was obviously written by a university professor and was based on habits observed in his … Continue reading →

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