Category Archives: My World

The Dissonance Returns (2006)

Posted on September 17, 2006 by Gandalfe

Last year I put together a pickup group, mostly of musicians from Microsoft for the United Way/King County day of caring. It was the best band I’ve ever played with and for an amateur, very exhillerating. I called us the … Continue reading →

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Superman and the Quartet

Posted on July 31, 2006 by Gandalfe

Suzy and I went to the Superman Returns movie and then Matt’s grill as part of her birthday. Spoiler alert: so Superman and Lois Lane had a baby. Way cool. I also took Suzy shopping and she bought some nice … Continue reading →

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How I came to play sax – redux

Posted on January 25, 2006 by Gandalfe

In Iowa you started band in fifth grade. The local band instrument salesman would come to town and layout the instruments for the parent and kids to look at. This was after each student tooted on a woodwind and brass … Continue reading →

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Amber’s Music Career :o)

Posted on January 10, 2005 by Gandalfe

Amber picked up the soprano sax turned to me and said, “How do you finger that middle Gb again?” Anyway you want, honey.

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The Three Saxmen

Posted on December 29, 2004 by Gandalfe

My son Aaron and his wife are visiting for Christmas. We have been playing sax almost every day.  Here is a picture of Aaron, my Grandson Nick (3d grade) and I:  

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Nicky the Grandson Saxman

Posted on December 12, 2004 by Gandalfe

Nicky is nine and he is learning to play sax. He has had three lessons from his grandpa (me). At a Christmas party he pulled out his alto sax and just started playing. It was quite musical considering that he … Continue reading →

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