Category Archives: Music

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Gandalfe

Such a nice spin on a great parable.

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Killer Sax Section

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Gandalfe

This is one of my favorite sax sections to date. The Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra played at the Hyatt Grand Ballroom in Bellevue for 3000+ Microsoft MVPs from all over the world. This section is tight and really swings. I’m … Continue reading →

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Amy Dickson demonstrates Circular Breathing

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Gandalfe

“Don’t play the saxophone. Let it play you.” ~ Charlie Parker Have you every heard of Circular Breathing (a technique where you can both inhale and exhale air at the same time) in a music performance? This video features internationally … Continue reading →

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Mi-Bemol Saxophone Ensemble

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Gandalfe

Having blogged about the Mi-Bemol Sax Ensemble, a stellar and unique Sax Ensemble, I am enthralled by the power and magnificence of the music. So when JBT of the Woodwind Forum pointed to this I lost about an hour listening … Continue reading →

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ToneDeafComics.com

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Gandalfe
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Measuring Swing Tempo ~ Fast versus Frickin’ Fast

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Gandalfe

Last year we talked about Measuring Music Tempos ~ How Fast is Fast? Today I’m going to tilt my lance at Swing tempo, which has a no published standards. First we must define Swing. “In jazz and related musical styles, … Continue reading →

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Overjoyed

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Gandalfe

“After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible, is music.” ~ Aldous Huxley Esperanza Spalding is an American multi-instrumentalist best known as a jazz bassist and singer, who draws upon many genres in her own compositions. In 2011, … Continue reading →

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From my Bucket List: Small Ensemble Musings

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Gandalfe

“As good as I am, I’m nothing without my band.” ~ Steven Tyler I was thinking about some of the things on my bucket list, most of them job, family and music related. I am not brave enough to share … Continue reading →

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New Year Projects 2012 ~ Milk Hill Crop Circles

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Gandalfe

Viewing one of the Milk Hill crop circles I muse, what will be your big project this year? This photo is from a blogger I follow (but who has not been active for a number of years) called “The Serpent”. … Continue reading →

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God Bless the Child

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Gandalfe

“Christmas is a necessity. There has to be at least one day of the year to remind us that we’re here for something else besides ourselves.” ~ Eric Sevareid My young grandchildren are so excited about the arrival of Christmas. … Continue reading →

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