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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.

Why Goodreads.com

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Gandalfe

"And what gift of America to the rest of the world is actually most appreciated by the rest of the world? It is African American jazz and its offshoots. What is my definition of jazz? "Safe sex of the highest … Continue reading →

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PCBB, don’t make me go here…

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Gandalfe

Here are some high school kids dishing up some solid Glenn Miller soup. But seven trumpets?  ;o) YouTube – In The Mood / BFJO Takasago (Glenn Miller) Gary notes the trumpets are playing some of their lines down an octave. … Continue reading →

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On a Sunday Afternoon…

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Gandalfe

My granddaughter and Amelia the puppy talk.

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Telegraph UK: Sign du Jour

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Gandalfe
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SOLD: Buescher Bass Sax

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Gandalfe

Update: This instrument has been sold. For your consideration is a ’21 (estimated) Buescher TruTone bass sax. It comes with a new Mason Pro hard case, the original and a silver Gloger neck, two mouthpieces (Conn Eagle pickle barrel and … Continue reading →

Posted in Hobbies, Music Instruments, Sax Quintet, Saxophone, Vintage | Tagged , , | 10 Comments

Today’s School System – a conversation

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Gandalfe

This is capturing a recent email conversation I had with the school my grandson attends. I found out they were having students read from any book they chose three times a week and during the school hours. Nicky is an … Continue reading →

Posted in Health and wellness | 4 Comments

Search for a better RSS feed solution

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Gandalfe

I have been using RSS for a number of years and I kinda think I’m in a rut. Yeah, my simple RSS program works but it doesn’t: 1. Put my lists online so that I don’t have to create duplicate … Continue reading →

Posted in Computers and Internet | 3 Comments

Machine of Dream

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Gandalfe

This is the fine work of Sylwia Skubis a photo-manipulator from Poland. Her work here it’s mostly photo-manipulations and some of her first steps in this particularly interesting photography style. Read more… For my many Sci Fi friends and writers, … Continue reading →

Posted in Too Spicy for some | 4 Comments

How Cool is This? Greg Bear and Halo Next.

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Gandalfe

Mostly this is for my grandson Nicky who luvs the Halo series of games and my Dad who likes Greg Bear’s SciFi works. Star Sci-Fi Author to Write Halo Trilogy SeattlePI – April 20, 2009 Popular science fiction author Greg … Continue reading →

Posted in Computers and Internet | 2 Comments

Musical Offenses and Corresponding Fines

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Gandalfe

Found on the Contrabass Web site. Thanks Grant.                  Musical Offenses, and Corresponding Fines Bad Taste Equipment Violations Obnoxiously showy warm-up $15 Dropping mute $10 Vibrato on unison passage $10 Dropping horn $50 Failure to swing $90 Dropping dead $3 … Continue reading →

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