Category Archives: Saxophone

Wall Ornament du Jour

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Gandalfe

The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls. ~ Pablo Picasso

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Can You Name that Saxophonist? ~ Take One

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Gandalfe

I see pictures of so many people who played sax that are surprising, at least to me. So here is the game today, can you name these musicians?         Good Luck! 

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2015 ~ Year of the Sax

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Gandalfe

Don’t play the saxophone. Let it play you. ~ Charlie Parker I’m looking forward to a music filled year. I am playing in a concert band, running a big band, and nursing my favorite sax x-tet (where x = the … Continue reading →

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“In the Mood” 2014 (theater)

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Gandalfe

As this show’s opening approaches, the band it really clicking so far. Our drummer had to walk out on us because he was over extended and it was causing health issues. But two subs peeked in. The actors are learning … Continue reading →

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Ray Guyll, music teacher extraordinaire and my friend

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Gandalfe

To his many friends and all ships at sea, RAY HAS LEFT THE BUILDING! A great light has been extinguished.  I am so, so sorry. “SO LONG PAL.” ~ Bill Sheehan Suzy and I have lost an amazing music teacher … Continue reading →

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Mouthpiece Sale Blowout!

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Gandalfe

Sunday, 24 August 2014, starting a 1 PM (pacific time), Quinn the Eskimo Vintage Horns will be listing lots of clarinet and saxophone mouthpieces. Many of these auctions will start at 99 cents with no minimums. You can view these … Continue reading →

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Paul Desmond Quotes

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Gandalfe

On the secret of his tone: “I honestly don’t know! It has something to do with the fact that I play illegally.” “I have won several prizes as the world’s slowest alto player, as well as a special award in … Continue reading →

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Professor Gadget Sax Quartet, take 2014

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Gandalfe

“Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom. If you don’t live it, it won’t come out of your horn. They teach you there’s a boundary line to music. But, man, there’s no boundary line to art.” ~ … Continue reading →

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FAQ: Name Those Saxes

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Gandalfe

“And I saw the sax line-up that he had behind him and I thought, I’m going to learn the saxophone. When I grow up, I’m going to play in his band. So I sort of persuaded my dad to get … Continue reading →

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My Conn Mezzo Soprano Sax in F

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Gandalfe

“Don’t play the saxophone. Let it play you.” ~ Charlie Parker It was the mid-naughts and I was flush with money. Those were the days. I purchased a one of a kind Eppelsheim bass sax and a Conn F mezzo … Continue reading →

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