A Mouthpiece Comparison

I am forever trying new mouthpieces, reeds, saxophone necks, sax harnesses, etc. Am I really in need of these items? Not really. For the most part, I am satisfied with 99% of the equipment I have for my tenor sax. It boils down to this; I like trying out new stuff! So, here I am … Continue reading A Mouthpiece Comparison →

A Sound Development

So, I really need to start practicing correctly and learn some things. I sound like a complete amateur most of the time. On the other hand, my tenor sound is really coming along by playing the horn regularly. At this point, I have multiple mouthpieces; 2 Vandoren v16 metal mouthpieces t8 and t9, the hard … Continue reading A Sound Development →

My Vandoren V16 Metal

With my new Yamaha tenor sax. I have been playing the Vandoren V16 metal mouthpiece for a couple of years now. When I got it, I was playing on my Allora Paris Series Tenor. The mouthpiece sounded good on the Allora. However, I think it sounds much smoother on the Yamaha, and it was much … Continue reading My Vandoren V16 Metal →

How High The Moon, Sort of

So I've been trying to attain some speed and technique and more accurately played rhythms and make more complete ideas. Jazz improvisation is not the easiest thing in the world, but, it is one of the most satisfying activities I have ever experienced in life. I will be forever learning I think. The tune is … Continue reading How High The Moon, Sort of →

The Allora Sax

Allora Pro Level Saxophone I have to admit that I purchased this saxophone because of the price. While playing in the Navy band program I pretty much always play Yamaha Pro horns. I got out in 2007 and had not played since then. I got the new Allora Paris Professional Tenor sax nearly two months … Continue reading The Allora Sax →