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Jazz Sax Setup

Ive been using an Otto Link 6* Super Tone Master and Vandoren ZZ 2 reeds, rovner light ligature on my cannonball big bell sto…

4 weeks ago
by umeboshi (1 post)

So this improv thing.....

Well i'm just about finished with my freshman year in college. I've taken classical saxophone this year and i have been im…

4 weeks ago
by zaxman (3 posts)

Love for Jazz. Strong desire to learn.

Hello everybody,

My name is Mike and I have recently developed a strong desire to play th…

1 month ago
by vonbraig (3 posts)

Wardell Gray Transcription

I have added a transcription of Wardell Gray's solo on Bernie's Tune to my website:

no replies by scooby (46 posts) 2 months ago

2 months ago
by scooby

Steve Davis Drums-Christopher Braig Bansuri Beautiful Free Jazz

I'm so happy to be working in a partnership with the great drummer Steve Davis. Check out the Aebersold books and you will…

2 months ago
by vonbraig

Joe Henderson's sound

I've been really getting into Joe Henderson lately. I love his sound. His tone is even and centered in all registers and it s…

2 months ago
by krestonsmith (12 posts)

Working on sense of time - Any ideas?

Does anybody have any good exercises for working on "time" - especially 6/8 and Afro-cuban bembe -besides using a metronome…

3 months ago
by Mobile Band (27 posts)

Reed thickness help

Hey guys, need some help here. I'm looking into getting back into playing again. I was a music ed major back in college, but…

3 months ago
by Snorlaxaphone (3 posts)

New Wardell Gray Transcription

I have added a transcription of Wardell Gray's solo on Five Star to my website:

no replies by scooby (46 posts) 3 months ago

3 months ago
by scooby

2012 resolution!!

I resolve to play Giant Steps in all 12 keys.......~ Only 11 more to go!!

4 months ago
by kelsey (676 posts)

Larry McKenna trancription

I have added a transcription of Larry McKenna's solo on My Shining Hour to my website: no replies by scooby (46 posts) 5 months ago

5 months ago
by scooby (46 posts)

Teach Me To Swing

I recently started college and came from a very...... non jazz high school. Thats really the best way to explain it. Basicall…

6 months ago
by GFC (16 posts)

Alto Sax Ballads

Sorry if this has been discussed before, I'm sure it has. I am looking for a good big band alto sax ballad. Keep in mind, big…

6 months ago
by kelsey (676 posts)

Vincent Herring

I have added a transcription of Vincent Herring's solo on Jessica's Day to my website: no replies by scooby (46 posts) 7 months ago

7 months ago
by scooby (46 posts)

Edgar Winter

How about this guy? Quite a musician to say the least. Anybody know of his setup?

8 months ago
by kelsey (676 posts)

input on cannonball Big Bell Stone Series Pro Saxophones

has anybody had any experience or know of the Big Bell Stone Series Pro Saxophones the unlaquered finish seems to attract my…

8 months ago
by theshrinesilver (2 posts)

M5 or M6 mouthpiece for Alto sax?

my teacher said to get either an m5 or m6 mouthpiece for the jazz ensemble i'm in, and was wonder which one is better m5 or m…

8 months ago
by chalazon (546 posts)

Altissimo G

How do i hit it? Is there something im doing wrong ive been trying for about 2 weeks now... i only have 2 years experience bu…

8 months ago
by jonathan c30 (1 post)

Wardell Gray Transcription

I have added Wardell Gray's solo on Pennies From Heaven to my website:

8 months ago
by scooby (46 posts)

Ronnie Cuber Transcription

Having recently seen Ronnie Cuber in New York, I've been inspired to transcribe some of his solos. To start, I have added a t…

9 months ago
by toddi6@sbcglobal.net (1 post)

Tenor Conclave Solo Analysis

The July, 2011 issue of the Scooby-Sax Newsletter has been published. This issue focuses on the analysis of transcribed solos…

10 months ago
by scooby (46 posts)

Steve Grossman Transcription

I have added a transcription of Steve Grossman's solo on There Will Never Be Another You to my website: no replies by scooby (46 posts) 10 months ago

10 months ago
by scooby (46 posts)

Jody Mouthpiece Questions

Hey guys, First post here! Just wanted to bug you all and ask what you all thought about the Jody HR and Classic mouthpieces…

10 months ago
by rb2054 (3 posts)

Hank Jones dead at 91

Hank Jones, one of the greatest jazz piano players, has died at the age of 91. He has always been my favorite because he play…

11 months ago
by Nate931 (2 posts)

How to play high notes?

Play altissimo in NO TIME with Johnny Screecher's Extreme Sax Workouts method! no replies by deltacity (2 posts) 11 months ago

11 months ago
by deltacity (2 posts)
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