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Written by Skip Spratt
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FOR ORIGINAL SOURCE CLICK HERE Theo Wanne recently released his newest mouthpiece DURGA from Theo Wanne Classic Mouthpieces. According to theowanne.com, “The DURGA is the culmination of many years of research and testing…No longer do we, as saxophonists, have to suffer with a thin and nasal sound in order to get huge power and projection. The DURGA is at once, powerful and hugely projecting and fat, warm, and huge! The combination is just downright sexy!“
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Trombone
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Written by Unknown
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FOR ORIGINAL SOURCE CLICK HERE The Do's and Don't's of Commercial Playing Last night's gig was just terrible. Well, not the entire gig, but at least the first set. Things just weren't clicking. Although there was no written music (charts), the songs and chord changes were of the familiar type-the same stuff many gigging sax players have played for years and years-including myself Now that I have your attention, let me tell you about myself, last night's gig and why you might give a listen to my advice in this column. I've played saxophone professionally for over 20 years. (Yes, I get paid even when I don't play my best.) Although the first 10 years were spent touring, gigging and performing, the last 10 years have been been a mixed bag of musical tricks! Most of my time is spent teaching private students or kids in my public school band program. Although teaching occupies much of my time, performing is something I MUST do. A lot of importance is placed on these gigs in the sense that the quality of my playing directly effects my self-worth. When I play great, I'm on top of the world. When it's a less than stellar performance, ranting and raving in an online column seems rather therapeutic!
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Written by Skip Spratt
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FOR ORIGINAL SOURCE CLICK HERE  Jazz saxophonist, Berklee professor and Coltrane descendant George Garzone needs no introduction among the jazz faithful in Boston and New York. George has been a huge force and practitioner in post-Coltrane jazz dating back to my own studies at Berklee and likely long before that as well. Despite his rich contribution to the jazz scene of the Northeast, many who read this may not yet be familiar with Garzone’s robust tenor saxophone. The Music of George Garzone & The Triadic Chromatic Approach, released by JodyJazz Inc., is a wonderful window into the music and approach of this legendary performer and educator.
The 2 DVD Set includes performances by “The Fringe,” as well as special guests Mike Mainieri on vibes, Frank Tiberi on tenor sax and Chris Crocco on guitar. In addition to the well-documented studio session, this package includes a thorough investigation of the Triadic chromatic approach in its 23 chapters and 30 examples. The real treat here is Garzone and Mainieri’s duet on the ballad “Soul Eyes.” George introduces the track by saying, “I want to bring everything down and come back to earth,” however this cut is sent from HEAVEN!
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FOR ORIGINAL SOURCE CLICK HERE  Saxophonist and producer Darren Rahn has once again stepped out front with his new release Talk of the Town on nuGroove Records. Rahn recently had three consecutive #1 productions on the R&R smooth jazz charts. In this same capacity he has worked with Dave Koz, Eric Darius and Tim Bowman.
Rahn’s Talk of the Town featured Rahn on soprano, alto and tenor saxophones as well as keyboards and percussion. In addition to his regular bandmates, he is joined by smooth jazz icons and top session players Bob James, Jeff Lorber, Wayman Tisdale and Tim Bowman. This recording is my first known exposure to Rahn’s playing and producing although we’ve all likely heard his mastery from the mixing booth. Here, his tenor saxophone playing is
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