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...s of saxophones, an overall look at the things that gives headhaches and stresses me and my colleagues sax players along the several years that we've been living with those fragile and temperamen...
.... It's easier (for me, at last, but being a sax player does have a lot to do with it) to recognize the sax players than the other musicians, in a blindfold test - probably everybody knows what it is, ...
...uld like to locate the name of the sax player who played the solo on the original Top 40 hits. Most of the players would probably be retired by now but may still be active and could share the knowledg...
...tic altissimo notes that, unlike other high baffle mouthpieces, never thin out. Very popular among today's players, it's great for rock'n'roll, fusion and contemporary jazz.' If interested please ma...
...he sax weekend at Berklee. What should I expect, aside from what's on the little brochure? Are most of the players really advanced? They don't give an upper age limit, but can I assume that just about...
...usiness has straightened out the lousy reputation that they had in the past. I know that quite a number of players had really bad times with them under the name of Youffers music and now I see they ar...
We are looking to hire Saxophonist who double. We have a shortage right now of saxophone/clarinet players. Typically we play sax in Big Band, Wind Ensemble, Saxophone Quartet, Pop and Rock settings as
...t music and about playing to make up exercises to work on, but I'm curious to know if some of the advanced players out there have any favorite technique books or self-designed technical exercises they...
...the result was that it was *more* messed up each time!!!!) BTW, to make this sorta *On* T, any mid-level players in the Houston (preferably SW) area want to get together? Thanks, Vicki Regards...
... from the early 50's that looks like Martin with soldered and beveled tone holes. Both horns are excellent players. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1440265547 and if you like ...
...w though, what is the function of the small pad on the back of the horn, just on the bend? Apparently most players used to shove cork behind them as they leaked, so it can't have done much. The sax wa...
...idering a Yanagasawa 992 or 993. Which set ups (including mouthpiece combos) have worked for PRO classical players? Any others that I should try out? I should be heading to test horns this weekend, bu...
Does your CD show the name of the sax players who did the solos on the following songs; I'VE HAD THE TIME OF MY LIFE-BILL MEDLEY & JENNIFER WARNES HUNGRY EYES-ERIC CARMAN Thanks John L
...me to the list. If there is enough interest we will continue planning and set a date. If you know and bass players that might be interested, but aren't on this list, please get the word to them. Tha...
...is a King but what about his alto?Mouthpieces etc? Is there a website which gives this kind of info on sax players in general?...
Just thought there might be some players out there that might be interested to know that there are ways to tailor a Keilwerth SX90 tenor to fit the hands much better than the way the horn comes from t
...uitar fretboard? Maybe better put would be: Where is the range with relation to middle C? Also, I know sax players use a Bb version of Real Books, how would I then notate parts written for them? Do I ...
I thought I'd share some TRIAD based Improv.ideas here. Lots of sax players use these techniques. They are advanced sounding yet easy to apply. Check it out , they are a lot of fun ! Tim Price -You
... changes, ect. He's the smartest man I know and has a lot to teach and has created some great professional players but I'm just not happy with the way he treats people. I've noticed sometimes he'll be...
...minor adjustments and has a little wear on the thumb hook, other wise in great condition. To all Keilwerth players and those familar with them ( the horn ), is this a ok price? Thanks, Will...
... played. I am beginning to get sick of this mass ignorance and stupidity. Theres lessons to be learned and players to be studied- EDDIE HARRIS is one of the main pioneers. Eddie was also a great piani...
has anybody here tried Alexander reeds? I have read some good reports but would like to hear from actual players and not just website hosts....... I play alto rico royale & bari vandoren,any ideas wel
With reference to some previous postings, there is no question that Sal Nistico was a great player. His playing was so firm and definite, like each note couldn't be any other note than that one. I wou
can anyone recommend good rock n roll sax players to listen to. thanking-you
Anyone care to weigh in on this one? I want to freshen up my cd collection (not that there's anything wrong with Bird, Trane, Pres, Bechet, etc.) and I 'd love to see some informed opinions.
... the town hosts a get together of saxophonists. The next is on November 9th, 2002. At the last one 1,200 players got together and played. Dinant is the birthplace of Adolph Sax and they've got a n...
... Ben I promise my neckxt post will be some deep philosophical stuff ;) ...also check out the female bari players thread and check out the ASILANT/TEP ruminations...if you're into jazz it's a lot to ...
Hi all, Sax players in France are quite fond of Meyer mouthpieces, especially for the alto sax. I have personaly tried a #6 tip opening and found it hard to blow, whereas the #7 was very confortable
...and folks might be puzzled by the half I did enjoy!) I came away from the work of two fairly prominent sax players, having enjoyed neither, but having my mind somewhat stretched, from a fairly promine...
...visor. August 22ed...Bumps Meyers . Born 1912.......This kind of player along with Honey Bear Cedric and players of that era are a lost breed. IF... ya got the time look for Bumps..... or Honey Bear...
I'm tired of listened to young players (high school) whenever they solo play flat in the lower register. Is it the 'in' thing to do? Play flat in the lower register when soloing?
...hat tried to come close was a goldplated SML. Now I fully understand why Steve endorses Unison. You fellow players are bound to hear more about these horns in the future. Needless to say when I buy my...
For those players who participated in the ' “Help Name the Carbon Saxophone Mouthpiece” contest we have posted the name of the winner and the NEW NAME of our Pure Carbon mouthpiece on our site: Pl
Which is the preferred seating of the reed on the mpc for all you pros out there? I´ve seen sax-players put on the reed in all ways from so far in that it almost doesn´t reach the tip rail and so
...ld sound much better and smoother and the handling would be much better. What´s the opinion of other Bari-Players. Is it right, that most of the professional Sax-Players like Cuber, Mulligan etc only...
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