• I’d like to think I am anyway. It is probably the fact that my horns are new. I have been practicing more and more. And using the SISU Mouthguard seems to have increased my ability to play longer. And playing…

    Becoming Addicted to Practicing
  • Sonny Rollins – The Bridge The Bridge, 1962, was the first release of jazz giant Sonny Rollins following his unexpected early retirement in 1959 and his first recording for Bluebird/RCA Victor. The saxophonist was joined by the musicians with whom…

    Sonny Rollins
  • You may have seen my unboxing video. I got a new Alto Saxophone. It is an Allora Paris Series, just like the Tenor Sax I bought last summer. I am pleased to say that both of these saxophones have proven…

    So I Got This New Sax
  • My new alto sax I finally got it; a new Allora Paris Series Alto Sax. I liked the tenor so much I thought I would try the alto sax from Allora as well. I’m not used to it yet. So,…

  • I recently read an article on JazzAdvice.com, called “Why You Shouldn’t Be A Real Book” Player. Basically, the article talks about the difference it makes when you learn a tune by ear from a record vs. having a book with…

    About Using Real Book
  • Stella By Starlite A Year Later About 9 months later Still getting more familiar with Stella By Starlight. I have the chord progression memorized but, as you can hear in the 1st recording, I am still unsure, or at least…

    Learning Stella
  • I have been learning Stella by Starlite. Been practicing the tune for about a week. I have the head (melody) memorized, and close to having the chord progression memorized. As far as chords though, I like to think more in…

  • I practice a tune for two days straight, for hours. Today it’s like I never ever heard the tune before. I don’t know if its age, stupid, or what, but, I truly suck. All I can say at this point…

  • Dan L., a friend of mine, turned me on to Joshua Redman while we were stationed in New Orleans together. While there in 1996 we saw Joshua perform at the House of Blues. It was one of the best jazz…

    Hide and Seek
  • In my case, I love the thing that challenges me the most, music. I have always loved it; listening and making it. Everything about music, except for maybe listening to it, is a challenge for me. And since I’m older…

    Challenge Accepted