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Nefertiti replied to a thread Best book to learn to improvise while playing in Jazz and Improvisation

A book can give you lines and concepts. A book can help with theory and musical knowledge. I think it is a mistake to look at those things as...

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Today, 01:01 PM

Nefertiti replied to a thread Mouthpiece recommendations?? in Bb Soprano

Wow, That's some research right there!!

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Yesterday, 02:40 AM

Tim Price replied to a thread FS: Lamberson TENOR mouthpieces in Saxophone Mouthpieces

Balanced action man; Crazy- I just listened to the last 2 CDs you sent me! Woah. . I remember that wood Lamberson well- and loved it. The J...

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06-20-2017, 06:44 PM

Tim Price started a thread NYC...and Skype sax study ; in Practicing

NYC...and Skype sax study ;

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06-20-2017, 06:35 PM

Tim Price replied to a thread FS: Lamberson TENOR mouthpieces in Saxophone Mouthpieces

DR G'....I bet is was- - indeed. We are blessed and in a great era of the availability of all these gems. Take good care.

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06-20-2017, 05:16 PM

Nefertiti replied to a thread Check out the Stan Getz Omnibook!! in Sheet Music & Transcriptions

Check out page 103...... https://www.ideals.illinois.edu/bitstream/handle/2142/14546/Wolfe_Marcus.pdf?sequence=4&isAllowed=y Holy Cow that's...

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06-20-2017, 02:07 PM

Tim Price replied to a thread FS: Lamberson TENOR mouthpieces in Saxophone Mouthpieces

Hi Dr G....sir. . Is the J115 still available? LMK....Please.

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06-20-2017, 01:33 PM

Nefertiti replied to a thread What's your mouthpiece comparison procedure? in General Mouthpiece Discussion

I've learned that testing more mouthpieces can drive you insane. I have probably 50 mouthpieces and decided to test them against each other about...

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06-20-2017, 01:25 PM

Nefertiti replied to a thread Check out the Stan Getz Omnibook!! in Sheet Music & Transcriptions

Yeah, that was another one of my favorite solos in the book.

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06-20-2017, 01:23 PM

Nefertiti replied to a thread Check out the Stan Getz Omnibook!! in Sheet Music & Transcriptions

I read that Stan Getz's said he was horrible at music theory and could barely get around on a piano keyboard. That really surprised me because his...

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06-19-2017, 10:16 PM

Nefertiti started a thread Check out the Stan Getz Omnibook!! in Sheet Music & Transcriptions

Posted a review of a great book today. It is the Stan Getz Omnibook by Hal Leonard. I've spent probably 10+ hours with this book and all the...

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06-19-2017, 01:33 PM

Nefertiti replied to a thread A shock in Reeds

Man, I would check the rest of that box of Vandoren reeds if I were you...........

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06-19-2017, 01:23 PM

Bob M replied to a thread How do I get a smooth "Desmond" or "Getz" sound? in What to Buy & Why: Mouthpieces

Regarding Desmond's tone in particular, I read something over the weekend which made some sense to me: that you should think in terms of a classical...

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06-19-2017, 01:21 PM

Nefertiti replied to a thread Good middle of the road allround mouthpiece in Tenor mpc

The problem I have with what you are looking for is the combination of Hank Mobley and 50% funk music. Every loud funky band I have played in the...

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06-17-2017, 10:52 PM

Tim Price replied to a thread Thinking on your feet.... in Jazz and Improvisation

Thinking on your feet ; Creativity is the bringing into being something which did not exist before, either as a product, a process or a thought....

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06-17-2017, 03:43 PM

Bob M replied to a thread Erik Greiffenhagen Bari Mpc - Owners Club!! in Baritone mpc

I have a bunch of baritone mouthpieces by Erik: Double Chamber V5 (which I've owned for about 10-years), Grande Supreme and three modern Tone Edges...

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06-16-2017, 11:22 AM

Tim Price started a thread Developing good finger techniques; PDF Enclosed ; in Practicing

This is more about developing something, not sight reading or any kind of jazz stuff. It's about developing technique and breaking bad finger habits....

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06-15-2017, 09:47 PM

Nefertiti replied to a thread Forestone Mouthpiece Patches Review in Misc. Accessories

They're good for us guys with mouthpiece GAS...........

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06-15-2017, 07:15 PM

BarrySachs replied to a thread Taking a Selmer to Canada and back in Misc. Saxophone Discussion

I've never had a problem. Been all over the world with Selmer (and other types) saxophones. I've performed in Canada dozens of times. I've flown into...

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06-15-2017, 03:15 PM

Nefertiti started a thread Review on Dave Koz's Play-Along Book by Hal Leonard in Teaching

A new book review that I'm a little nervous about posting because of all the smooth jazz haters out there but here goes. It's the Dave Koz play-along...

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