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Tryptykon replied to a thread Karl Denson in Tenor mpc

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Today, 02:53 PM

Tryptykon replied to a thread dap-kings horns with kesha in Brand Name Players ...

Tina Turner all day for me .

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Today, 02:25 PM

Billy Baggins replied to a thread Roberto Winds reeds? in Reeds

I'm pretty sure they've changed their shipping policy as I got free shipping last time I ordered.

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Yesterday, 06:04 PM

Billy Baggins replied to a thread Several Tenor Mouthpieces for Sale in Saxophone Mouthpieces

Plantlike sound? Did Bunte shape a roll over baffle in this piece when he did the reface? Does it project more than a stock Sumner?

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08-17-2017, 11:07 PM

Tryptykon replied to a thread 10mfan mouthpieces : looking for HUGE high register in Tenor mpc

After not playing any Bergs for 30 years I started messing with a hard rubber one again, recently. I really like it . Used the stainless steels in...

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08-17-2017, 01:24 PM

Tryptykon replied to a thread Al Cohn - Playing a Personaline? in Tenor mpc

Thanks. Loved his sound on Tenor Conclave but haven't listened to A Night at the Half Note in awhile.. I'll have to dig that one out . edit: just...

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08-16-2017, 07:10 PM

Tryptykon started a thread STABLEMATES ..Turner and Redman in YouTube videos

I've always enjoyed the musical simpatico these two players have when they get together. Josh really stretches out on this one, and over the...

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08-16-2017, 05:29 PM

Billy Baggins replied to a thread Please Recommend a Classic Novelty Recording in Recordings, Movies

"Twisted" - the Annie Ross vocalese number on the Wardell Grey tune.

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08-16-2017, 02:49 PM

Tryptykon replied to a thread Daisy Sweeney, Teacher of Oscar Peterson and Oliver Jones, Dies at 97 in In Memory of ...

Great human being. Thanks for posting that, Rackety .

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08-16-2017, 02:36 PM

Tryptykon replied to a thread Barone Hollywood vs Sakshama Shorty in Tenor mpc

This is it really. Dexter's thing overall to my ears is his pitch tendencies/intonation.. how he bends into and out of individual notes . ...

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08-14-2017, 09:08 PM

Billy Baggins started a thread Recommendations for a tech adept at custom keywork in NYC or new england in Sax Repair, Maintenance and Modification

I wish to shorten and lengthen the palm keys on my old Conn as well as move some touches around a bit for better egos. There are many techs who say...

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08-11-2017, 07:19 PM

Billy Baggins replied to a thread Review of the new Marc Jean Ligature II in Ligatures

Glad to hear this as your new ligature makes my mouthpiece much more responsive; altissimo much more full-bodied sounding. Great design!

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08-11-2017, 12:10 AM

Billy Baggins replied to a thread Review of the new Marc Jean Ligature II in Ligatures

For hr tenor pieces, this lig maybe a bit too small resulting in the screw digging into your mouthpiece. My Ben Allen pieces and a resotone proved...

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08-08-2017, 10:37 PM

Tryptykon replied to a thread Listening to some tenor heaven late at night in Recordings, Movies

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08-08-2017, 05:52 PM

Tryptykon replied to a thread Listening to some tenor heaven late at night in Recordings, Movies

Great stuff ! I kind of get the feeling that you like Arnett Cobb . :)

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08-08-2017, 05:48 PM

Tryptykon replied to a thread Listening to some tenor heaven late at night in Recordings, Movies

Some mo' = -

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08-08-2017, 02:14 AM

Tryptykon replied to a thread Selmer Radio Improved Production - an ongoing study in Selmer (Paris)

I'm really tempted to break the bank for that one !!

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08-08-2017, 01:14 AM

Tryptykon replied to a thread Listening to some tenor heaven late at night in Recordings, Movies

There's so many but here's a few . - + =

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08-07-2017, 04:01 PM

Tryptykon replied to a thread Joe Camilleri's horn stolen. in Brand Name Players ...

I came back from a gig late one night, very tired and left my bassoon in the back seat of the car. The next morning I'm sitting at my dining room...

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08-04-2017, 09:47 PM

Tryptykon replied to a thread Sonny Simmons turns 84 years old today in Brand Name Players ...

Glad you guys enjoyed that . Thanks for the other vid Ken ! I did hear Sonny's health took a downward turn recently, and haven't heard any...

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08-04-2017, 06:27 PM

Tryptykon started a thread Sonny Simmons turns 84 years old today in Brand Name Players ...

One of the great warriors in this music called Jazz some of the language is NSFW but .. such is life.. it's still worth checking out . ...

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08-04-2017, 05:18 PM

Tryptykon replied to a thread VI terminology. in Selmer (Paris)

JL, no worries mate . :) You took issue with my overuse of commas some years back, so I do appreciate your grammatical critiques . I do lack...

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