Alto reeds for jazz
I'm 17, and I've been using Vandoren reeds pretty much my whole sax career. I'm just not liking them anymore. I've played on them all--traditional, java, v16, zz. I mainly play on javas because they seem to be the most powerful, bright, and loud. My sound isn't projected good enough through the v16s, i just don't feel like they are loud enough. The zz's produce a thin tone, and i just don't like them. I just feel like the reeds aren't consistent anymore and are too hard-blowing. I use strength 3, and once in a while 3.5. I use a Rousseau JD7 on a Yanagisawa 901.
I'm into jazz, and play a lot of Parker and do a lot of soloing. I just want a more consistent, free-blowing reed, with good sound and power. I was reading about Glotin reeds--did anyone ever try them? I was also considering a Rico jazz select. Does anyone have any comments or suggestions on these or any other types of reeds? Thanks!
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