Category Archives: Saxophone

So I dropped my sax …

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Gandalfe

I was notified that our principal saxophonist (in the WCB) wasn’t going to make it to practice, so I pulled out my Selmer Ref 54 hummingbird to work on the lovely but gnarly alto sax solo in Armenian Dances. It’s … Continue reading →

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Romero System Sax and Clarinet, in a Nutshell

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Gandalfe

Taken from the Woodwind forum mostly because a now deceased friend of mine said he would write this article for me. Instead Pete, one of the admins on the Woodwind forum did. A few days ago, I came across a … Continue reading →

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Why Music, Why a Musician? One Man’s Story.

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Gandalfe

“Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.” ~ Plato At one time, I thought I would, no should become … Continue reading →

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My Conn C Soprano Saxophone

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Gandalfe

One day, over ten years ago, I purchased a Conn C soprano sax. My intent was to cover an oboe part in a local community band. Shortly after I purchased this instrument, the band found an oboe player. Sarge, the … Continue reading →

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Sax Pinkie Key Madness

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Gandalfe

“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” ~ Bob Marley Practicing for an upcoming concert and this little pinkie key run (at milepost 92) is kickin’ my hindermost. Still, it’s a lovely line, very … Continue reading →

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YouTubeage Joy: The One O’Clock Lab Band Plays Yesterdays

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Gandalfe

Can’t stop playing against this. So many good ideas, multi-tones, edgy-ness, vibrato techniques, and just good sound. Expand the window to fill the screen, turn up your sound system. Listen to it a couple of times. Then grab your sax … Continue reading →

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Brass and Winds ~ A Quinn the Eskimo Company

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Gandalfe

We rolled out a new web site this month. I blog there periodically and work to get my bestest friends and family as good a deal as I can on their instrument purchases. Check us out and let me know … Continue reading →

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RIP Phil Woods

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Gandalfe

“I have no illusions about being a genius musician. I pride myself on being a soldier, a warrior for jazz. I trained a lot of young people, and I’ve learned my lessons well. I’d like to keep the flame burning.” … Continue reading →

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Sax Art du Jour ~ Mark Kazav

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Gandalfe

“Mark Kazav is an artist of distinct style and conceptual integrity. He at once challenges the viewer with vibrant color and bold images. Mark has developed his own personal style which is indeed colorful, visually stimulating and a pleasure to … Continue reading →

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Belgium Sax Note

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Gandalfe

Gotta luv a saxophone loving country. And why not the country that brought us the creator of the sax. Antoine-Joseph “Adolphe” Sax was a Belgian musical instrument designer and musician who played the flute and clarinet, and is well known … Continue reading →

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