Category Archives: Saxophone

Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra ~ 2012

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Gandalfe

Last night was picture taking time with my all-time favorite band, the Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra 2012. This band is directed by Ray Guyll and consists of mostly Microsoft employees and alumni. The lead tenor and I (retired Microsoftie) are … Continue reading →

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The Batman & Robin Meme

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Gandalfe

This cartoon has been floating around on the Internet for a couple of months. It’s a Batman and Robin cartoon where the talk bubbles can be co-opted in many different ways. This, as a saxophonist, is my favorite adaptation: Most … Continue reading →

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Sax Skin Tattoo

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Gandalfe

Found this on Facebook from my friend Bobbi. If this were a tattoo, that’d be one dedicated lady to her art.

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Decision Matrix: Do you have enough Saxes?

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Gandalfe

Do you think about nothing but saxes? Here is a flow chart to help you chart your way through saxophone acquisition decisions. A cap tip to Leanne for this one.

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Gordon Goodwin ~ Too Close for Comfort

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Gandalfe

The Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra luv’s this chart sung by our own Shaz. We don’t play a lot of Gordon Goodwin’s stuff because it is so fricken’ hard to do well. This one took a lot of practice, but we … Continue reading →

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A Trip to the MIM ~ Redux

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Gandalfe

A friend of mine waxes poetic on theSax.Info blog about a trip he took to the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, AZ.  You can check out his original post on The Woodwind Forum. He has many, many pictures for your … Continue reading →

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This Community Band Is Up to the Challenge

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Gandalfe

It is a strange fate that we should suffer so much fear and doubt over so small a thing. Such a little thing. ~ Boromir, about the ring in Lord of the Rings. When the Woodinville Community Band director Leah … Continue reading →

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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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