Author: Tony T
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During the first couple of months of the COVID-19 pandemic, I found the energy to play my sax a few days. Also, about a year ago I had bought a new Yamaha tenor. So, I thought I’d record myself playing…
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I probably should have posted this earlier in some readers could have made it out to see us play. The Hot Pepper Band, whom I’ve been playing with, played tonight a the 4th of July Street Dance & Fireworks celebration.…
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I had another gig on May 2 with the Hot Peppers, in North Charleston. We played at the North Charleston Senior Center. It was some sort of middle of the day dance or art appreciation or something. It was a…
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Recently, I bought a mouthpiece from a company out of Texas, Drake Mouthpieces. I bought the NY Jazz Tenor model. I had heard such great sounds from reviews on YouTube. However, after a couple of mouths with it, I don’t…
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I don’t enjoy music the way I used to. A little jazz improvisation practice at home, but other than that I find it all quite boring. I don’t know what has happened. I don’t want to blame it on years…
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So I’ve had my Drake mouthpiece for nearly a week. I like the sound but not sure how much I will like the mouthpiece. It’s a challenge and very easy to use at the same time. Easy to get that…
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Yesterday I received a new mouthpiece for my tenor sax, and another one today. I know, right? More mouthpieces. Well, it happens, especially when you can’t get your shit together. Your embouchure is weak and you can’t seem to get…
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I love it and I hate it all at the same time. I love listening and I hate listening. I like playing it and I most definitely hate it. Why?!!! When I was young it was nearly impossible to tear…
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Well, it has been a while since I’ve posted here. In fact, it has been a while since I have practiced on a consistent basis. When I started working last March it got harder and harder to practice. Then I…
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For some reason, I have always found the blues hard to navigate. The tunes are usually pretty simple, easy to hear, yet, I can’t do without hitting some crap notes. I try to do a lot of listening. Especially to…
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Soo.. Went to rehearsal yesterday with the band I was telling you about in previous posts. There was a different drummer. A better drummer. What a difference! We got a lot of work done in a short amount of time.…
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Well, the first rehearsal with the band I mentioned in my last post went okay. However, I would be lying if I said it was great. It is a start-up group, and the members are not definite yet. The two…
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So, I got a call earlier today and was invited to be a part of a new band forming up. They will be playing R&B, funk, classic hits of rock and roll and more. On Saturday I will go to…
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I have not been able to balance my time between work and practice. I really needed to work. I was drowning in debt. So, a job was necessary. And it has helped a great deal. I have nearly paid off…
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