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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.

Fav Family Picture Number 7

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Gandalfe

Every once in a while I find a group picture that I like. This one was captured at Mike’s McMansion in 2002. From Left to right, Mom, Pete, Racquel, Deb, me, Suzy, and one of Pete’s 20 kids.

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‘Twas the Night before Xmas ~ redux

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Gandalfe

Apologies to our man Clement Moore. ‘Twas the night before Xmas and all through the farm,The pond was froze over and so was the barn.The snow was piled up belly-deep to a mule.And the kids were all home on vacation … Continue reading →

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Deep Schrott Bass Sax ~ 2010

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Gandalfe

Deep Schrott bass sax quartet was founded in 2008, this is the first and only all-bass-saxophone-quartet ever. The German players and composers Dirk Raulf, Wollie Kaiser, Andreas Kaling and Jan Klare play their original compositions as well as own versions … Continue reading →

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Dear Wannabe Sax Player ~ Greg Fishman

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Gandalfe

Greg Fishman has some wickedly hard and yet delightful Jazz Etude books out there. He also gives online Jazz Sax lessons, is a stellar musician in his own right, and admits to laughing as he responded to this potential saxophone … Continue reading →

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Under a Pagan Moon

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Gandalfe

From MSNBC’s Week in Pictures. “The moon rises above snow-covered trees near Igis, Canton of Grisons, Switzerland, on Dec. 16.”

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TED: Alban Wesly and Calefax Quintet

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Gandalfe

Randy presents this stellar video to his friends on facebook and what a great find. For those of you who don’t know TED is they are a site that promotes “Ideas worth Spreading”. It is dedicated to presenting very educational … Continue reading →

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Nightingale

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Gandalfe

One of my fav videos from the In the Mood show last week is this little gem, A Nightingale Sang in Berkley Square, arranged by Miller and sung by Robin Hilt. Robin Hilt fronts the Sky View Big Band as … Continue reading →

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The 12 Guitarz of Christmas

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Gandalfe

My fav bass and guitar player and coworker at work, Brad Benefield is at it again. A number of years ago I was gifted his Christmas CD and it is one of my favs. I’ve seen and been in a … Continue reading →

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Naughty and Nice List ~ 2010 Blog Posts

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Gandalfe

Okay, for those of you who have been paying attention, I have been naughty but mostly nice this year. So what follows is my compilation of my nicest and naughtiest posts on this blog for 2010. I think at my … Continue reading →

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In the Mood this weekend

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Gandalfe

I’m Jones’ing for some Big Band and the In the Mood theater production is doing their last weekend of the show in Monroe, WA. I invited late to the gig after I already had two other gigs, so I will … Continue reading →

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