Category Archives: Band

Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra ~ Tula’s Almost Every Sunday

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Gandalfe

For a long time I’ve been meaning to check out Tula’s in Seattle. It is located in the Belltown district which is not my favorite part of Seattle (think dodgy). I also wanted to hear the Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra … Continue reading →

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Tonight: Alice Stuart & The Formerlys

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Gandalfe

Ray, Barbara, Suzy and I are going to peek in on this very, very blusey set at Crossroads of Bellevue tonight at 7 PM. Should be a great show and the price is right—FREE! Alice was featured on the cover … Continue reading →

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FAQ: Windows Live Groups and Calendars

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Gandalfe

I have to show people were their groups and calendars are so many times, I thought I’d make an FAQ post and just point to it. Note, this fantastic calendar and group system is free. Also note in the menu … Continue reading →

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Spotted: Unique and cool Concert Signage ~ Warning

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Gandalfe

Could have been trombone too, come to think of it.  ;O)

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Wanted: Amateur Adult Musicians for a Research Study!

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Gandalfe

Do you have 15 minutes to spare to help with research into music making? Dr. Alexandra Lamont from Keele University, England is carrying out a research project of adult amateur music making (amateur being defined as someone who does not … Continue reading →

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Mad Romance – Real Americana Vocal Quartet

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Gandalfe

Here is an example why I always include vocalists with the Microsoft Jazz Band. They wow the audience and brings people back to see us again and again.

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Mi-Bemol Saxophone Orchestra ~ Simply Amazing

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Gandalfe

I posted this to Facebook and it became viral amongst my musician friends. It is amazing on many levels, not the least that four soprano saxes could play in tune together. It was very interesting to me because I am … Continue reading →

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MJB: Basie’s “Switch in Time” ~ Go for the swing…

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Gandalfe

The Microsoft Jazz Band regales the dances and audience at the Third Place Commons on Seattle’s eastside. Soloist extraordinaire Kress Franzen finesses the hell outta his sweet trombone solo. The band is directed by Ray Guyll. Suzy created the way … Continue reading →

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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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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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