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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.

The Jazz Guy’z Revenge…

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Gandalfe

This is for those two really, no I mean really loud trumpet players. You know who you are.  ;o) Sorry, this just tickled me today. A buddy of mine on facebook commented that if there were any justice in the … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Japanese Jazz

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Gandalfe

Gary, a trumpet player, and I were listening to some very nice flugelhorn by Ichihara Hikari. Very tasty and such a pretty lady too. I was musing that I wondered if the Asian culture was more open to jazz than … Continue reading →

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Gandalfe makes the big times…

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Gandalfe
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Guidance from Mark Taylor

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Gandalfe

Luv the picture and the guidance from Mark at SeattleJazzScene. I’m gonna share this with my grandson the bass clarinet/bari sax player. Here’s just a taste of this goodness: Someone once told me, “Nobody cares about your creativity or your … Continue reading →

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Woodinville Community Band Spring Concert 2009

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Gandalfe

Borrowing from Greg’s most excellent blog, I’m announcing the Woodinville Community Band Spring Concert. We will be playing this Sunday, 15 February at the fabulous Northshore Performing Arts Center (at 18125 92d Ave NE, Bothell, WA) from 7 to 8 PM. … Continue reading →

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How to get People to your Blog – Redux

Posted on February 8, 2009 by Gandalfe

A number of bloggers have asked me how to drive traffic to <insert name of your blog here>. I have talked about the technical aspects of getting more people to your blog, but I’ve forgotten one the most basic concepts. … Continue reading →

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Best Buy: Microsoft’s Career Assist Package

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Gandalfe

I have a lot of friends and family looking for work. This program is phenomenal. I hope some of you can take advantage of this offer. To help the IT Professionals and Developers around the world during these uncertain economic … Continue reading →

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Help Save an Executive

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Gandalfe
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A POSTCARD FROM THE VOLCANO – Wallace Stevens

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Gandalfe

Children picking up our bones Will never know that these were once As quick as foxes on the hill; And that in autumn, when the grapes Made sharp air sharper by their smell There had a being, breathing frost; And … Continue reading →

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Before House: A Bit of Fry and Laurie

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Gandalfe

After reading an interview with Hugh Laurie this month I thought I’d peek at what he was doing before he because famous in the States for the television show House. On YouTube I got over 600 hits for "A bit … Continue reading →

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