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Today, 01:46 PM

jlima replied to a thread Interesting finish on this neck--hope you like it! in Sax Repair, Maintenance and Modification

Very nice. The look of that silver finish is very similar to the one on my Borgani Silver Pearl tenor, which is simply gorgeous.

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Yesterday, 10:36 PM

jlima replied to a thread Improvisation Course Taught by Gary Burton for Free in Jazz and Improvisation

Thank you! Abraço português :-)

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Yesterday, 04:29 PM

jlima replied to a thread Looking for a BIG sound from an alto in Eb Alto

There is no such thing as a BIG sound from an alto. On tenor, on the other hand ... (Just kidding!)

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Yesterday, 11:44 AM

jlima replied to a thread Freddie Gregory Age in Mouthpieces Wanted/For Sale

I have one, so you are wrong. It was a special order directly from Freddie to me. He told me there are only three made in the whole world.

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Yesterday, 11:12 AM

jlima replied to a thread Freddie Gregory Age in Mouthpieces Wanted/For Sale

No, you don't understand, it is an FG Mark VI model mouthpiece, the tip opening is a 7*. I will see if I can take some photos.

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Yesterday, 08:52 AM

jlima replied to a thread Freddie Gregory Age in Mouthpieces Wanted/For Sale

My FG MARK 6 has a metal shank too.

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Yesterday, 08:34 AM

jlima replied to a thread Improvisation Course Taught by Gary Burton for Free in Jazz and Improvisation

Oops, I didn't realize that. In the video Gary doesn't say that, he just says play a solo over the changes! This is just another example of the lack...

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Yesterday, 08:28 AM

jlima replied to a thread Freddie Gregory Age in Mouthpieces Wanted/For Sale

I have a black hard rubber Mark II, a metal Mark II and a very rare marble Mark 6. All for tenor and all three phenomenal. And no cats, sorry :-)

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05-23-2013, 10:51 PM

jlima replied to a thread Improvisation Course Taught by Gary Burton for Free in Jazz and Improvisation

OK, looks like I go first this time. I found some time today and did a few takes for week 4's assignment, Keith Jarrett's "Memories of Tomorrow"....

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05-23-2013, 04:57 PM

jlima replied to a thread Freddie Gregory Age in Mouthpieces Wanted/For Sale

I see exactly what you mean. Well, I don't even own a watch myself. I just use my cell phone for that. But when it comes to mpcs, for me sound...

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05-23-2013, 04:53 PM

jlima replied to a thread Freddie Gregory Age in Mouthpieces Wanted/For Sale

I love both, FGs and TKs. As a matter of fact, those are the only two brands that I have kept. Right now the TKs are my first choice, but not because...

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05-23-2013, 04:48 PM

jlima replied to a thread Just a reminder to say THANK YOU more often...... in YouTube videos

Thank YOU, Mark, for being such a great human being!

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05-23-2013, 04:46 PM

jlima replied to a thread What albums are you currently really diggin'? in Recordings, Movies

Eric Alexander's CD "In Europe". Great CD, with guitar, organ and drums. I love Eric's tone. And there is so much to transcribe in there (when I...

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05-23-2013, 12:21 AM

jlima replied to a thread Freddie Gregory Age in Mouthpieces Wanted/For Sale

You must be kidding. Each is worth at least $900-$1200. If any of them is rare, it could be worth twice that value. So do your math again...

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05-22-2013, 06:36 PM

jlima replied to a thread Freddie Gregory Age in Mouthpieces Wanted/For Sale

So that is your secret fantasy? (to be a cat)

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05-22-2013, 06:06 PM

jlima replied to a thread Freddie Gregory Age in Mouthpieces Wanted/For Sale

One, thing I don't get is - if it's no trade, no sale, why are you posting this on the marketplace sub-forum? Only to tease us, I suppose ... Or...

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05-22-2013, 06:03 PM

jlima replied to a thread Freddie Gregory Age in Mouthpieces Wanted/For Sale

Very funny!!!

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05-22-2013, 06:03 PM

jlima replied to a thread Freddie Gregory Age in Mouthpieces Wanted/For Sale

Ha,ha, nice try! I'd rather send you a leg, a kidney or a lung (well, on second thought, not a lung, I need that to blow my horns ...).

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05-22-2013, 06:00 PM

jlima replied to a thread Any 82II players Yet ??? in Yamaha

Borgboy, I can't believe you don't HAVE this horn yet! Or maybe I'm wrong ;-)

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05-22-2013, 05:57 PM

jlima replied to a thread This is just a test - Blue Tiki USB Mic in SOTW Member Recordings & Reviews

Thanks, littlewailer. Looks like it's all gain with no pain :-)

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05-22-2013, 05:55 PM

jlima replied to a thread Freddie Gregory Age in Mouthpieces Wanted/For Sale

Well, you own more than I do (I ONLY have three), and I do hope that at least some of yours play as good as mine do ;-)

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05-22-2013, 05:52 PM

jlima replied to a thread Coming Soon, Phil Barone Super New York Tenor Mouthpieces in New Product & Dealer Announcements

One thing I can tell you all is that if and when Phil does make the SNY iwith a wider profile (closer or identical to that of a Link), I will...

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05-22-2013, 02:48 PM

Berg-Man replied to a thread Any 82II players Yet ??? in Yamaha

The F1 is a older neck, I'm surprised it came with a new 82ZII. Here's a list of the current neck options. I would try the TC1 judging by the...

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05-22-2013, 02:37 PM

jlima started a thread Standards/harmonic structures behind Greg Fishman's duets and/or etudes in Playing Songs

I know that Greg Fishman, like several other jazz educators, uses some songs/standard forms as a basis for writing his own etudes and duets. Does...

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05-22-2013, 01:25 PM

Berg-Man replied to a thread Any 82II players Yet ??? in Yamaha

I've found on many horns that are too free blowing, the neck is usually the reason and results in a difficult control of the octaves. This is copied...

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05-22-2013, 10:35 AM

Berg-Man replied to a thread Any 82II players Yet ??? in Yamaha

Which neck are you using? I know Yamaha is offering several options.

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05-22-2013, 08:40 AM

jlima replied to a thread This is just a test - Blue Tiki USB Mic in SOTW Member Recordings & Reviews

Sounding pretty good! For $60 that mic was a great buy. Is it just a plug in and play mic or are there more technical "complications" to deal with?...

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05-21-2013, 11:54 PM

jlima replied to a thread Improvisation Course Taught by Gary Burton for Free in Jazz and Improvisation

He who does not have weak points, please cast the first stone. (... and Eric Alexander, I am not talking to you)

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05-21-2013, 04:51 PM

jlima replied to a thread Is there a difference between a good sound and a personal sound? in Tone Producing & Embouchure

Definitely, yes, there is a difference. Take, for example, Gary Thomas. He's got a very personal sound, but in my (obviously subjective) view it is...

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05-21-2013, 04:46 PM

jlima replied to a thread Improvisation Course Taught by Gary Burton for Free in Jazz and Improvisation

Nice tune choice for week 4, "Memories of Tomorrow" by Keith Jarrett. I have never heard the song or played it before, so great, a new challenge....

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