Category Archives: Saxophone

Horace Silver Talks Jazz

Posted on June 21, 2008 by Gandalfe

Neil Proff, my sax instructor, handed me an excerpt chapter from the “The Art of Small Combo Jazz Playing, Composing & Arranging” by Horace Silver. I has spurred me on to purchase the book which I have only be able … Continue reading →

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Voicing Exotic Saxophones (Soprillo and Bass Sax)

Posted on June 13, 2008 by Gandalfe

An intermediate sax player like me can only play a new instrument by spending a lot of time working on the voicing of the new instrument. It took me, at that time an alto and bari sax player, over a … Continue reading →

Posted in Eppelsheim, Music, Music Instruments, Saxophone, soprillo | 7 Comments

Seatbelts – Cowboy Bebop’s Tank

Posted on May 31, 2008 by Gandalfe

This video is from their ‘Souvenir of Tokyo’ concert. I’ve often said how much I appreciate Masato Honda as a saxophonist and a performer. So for those of you uninitiated, consider yourself schooled.  :o) You can view the Cowboy Bebop … Continue reading →

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What? Another Bass Sax???

Posted on May 25, 2008 by Gandalfe

If you use three question marks, do they cancel each other out?  ;o) So Matt let me try a Buescher TT bass sax to low G. You heard me, low G. The instrument has a nickel finish and is a … Continue reading →

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TuneTown Tuners – Cruella Deville

Posted on May 7, 2008 by Gandalfe

Makes ya wanna visit Disney World doesn’t it? Tell the truth.  ;o) And it’s not Space Mountain that is calling your name, either.

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Doing it with a Sax

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Gandalfe

I’m late for work after a luscious lunch with sweet Suzy Jo. Seems I had a screw in the tire of my ride which has been leaking for a week now. After refilling it once I found the damage. Damn. … Continue reading →

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For my grandson: Jerry Bergonzi gives sax lessons

Posted on March 22, 2008 by Gandalfe

Nicky, check out these series of quick sax lessons by a phenomenal player sponsored by Rico Reeds. He covers articulations, vibrato, and the joy of playing the sax. Jerry Bergonzi on Posture Jerry Bergonzi on Reed Adjustment Jerry Bergonzi on … Continue reading →

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1911: Vintage images of the C. G. Conn band instrument factory

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Gandalfe

From the always interesting Oberloh Brass Works site are vintage images of the C. G. Conn band instrument factory from 1911. Now most instruments are made overseas because of the high cost of labor in the U.S. You can read … Continue reading →

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NPR: Saxophones from Taiwan Aiming for the Pros

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Gandalfe

I caught the tale end of this piece on NPR this morning and thought I’d share it with my saxophone luvin’ friends out there. The Taiwanese have come a long way from making the saxes you loved to hate to … Continue reading →

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C Melody Saxophones – a Blast from the Past

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Gandalfe

When I started looking to acquire C Melody Saxophone, I had visions of looking over Suzy’s shoulder as she played the piano. You see these instruments were designed in the early 1900s (1910 – 30s) for the amateur to use … Continue reading →

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