Category Archives: YouTube

Seattle: A Night at Teatro ZinZanni

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Gandalfe

Risqué, naughty, funny, and with a steady background of memorable music, Suzy and I were very impressed with the Teatro ZinZanni  experience. 3.5 hours seemed at first to be a lot of time for a dinner. In reality, the night … Continue reading →

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Low Sax Quartet Wonder: Danses by John Steve

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Gandalfe

I so would like to do this with my quartet. I keep coming back to this today to listen. Anyone know where I can buy the sheet music? I’d luv to see my quartet swap from the normal SATB to … Continue reading →

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Miss Representation

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Gandalfe

Miss Representation explores women’s under-representation in positions of power and influence and challenges the limited and often disparaging portrayals of women in media. Writer/Director Jennifer Siebel Newsom brings together some of America’s most influential thought leaders in politics, news, entertainment, … Continue reading →

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Mi-Bemol Saxophone Orchestra ~ Simply Amazing

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Gandalfe

I posted this to Facebook and it became viral amongst my musician friends. It is amazing on many levels, not the least that four soprano saxes could play in tune together. It was very interesting to me because I am … Continue reading →

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When I Grow Up, I want to play like *these guys* :O)

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Gandalfe

It’s the Saxofollia group again. The joy they bring to their performance tickles me. Stupid hats, bring them on me sez.  Comic routine; why not. Stellar saxophone musicians each, these fellows are both fun to watch and listen to. Reminds … Continue reading →

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My Fav Superbowl 2011 Commercial ~ Use the Force

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Gandalfe

This was probably my favorite Super Bowl commercial… The way that kid can still convey his expressions through the mask is priceless! (Not to mention that Darth Vader’s theme by John Williams is probably one of the most recognized movie … Continue reading →

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Passion or a driven set of parents?

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Gandalfe

Meet Saori Yano, saxophonist extraordinaire. I can help but wonder if this is what you get if insist upon your child puttin’ in the shed time? With the silly outburst of Amy Chua’s book, “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother”, … Continue reading →

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Kenny G or Kenny Z? Inquiring minds would like to know. ;O)

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Gandalfe

Kenny G lives! The latest spotting… Kenny G keeps order inside the walls of Luxury Prison. Visit Facebook at http://audi.us/EstateSale or Twitter at http://audi.us/ProgressIs to take part in Audi’s two social media contests and join the movement to re-define luxury. … Continue reading →

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MJB: Basie’s “Switch in Time” ~ Go for the swing…

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Gandalfe

The Microsoft Jazz Band regales the dances and audience at the Third Place Commons on Seattle’s eastside. Soloist extraordinaire Kress Franzen finesses the hell outta his sweet trombone solo. The band is directed by Ray Guyll. Suzy created the way … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Jazz Band does Zoot Suit Riot

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Gandalfe

The MJB performed their first gig (of five per year) on Seattle’s Eastside at the Third Place Commons. Did I mention how much I love working at Microsoft? We usually have two practices before a gig and the roster rotates … Continue reading →

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