In this lesson 2 on bebop articulation, I take an in-depth look on how to articulate two Charlie Parker tunes in the Charlie Parker Omnibook. We take a look at Anthropology and Scrapple from the Apple. I play the melodies slowly on the alto saxophone and talk about each note and how to properly apply […]
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Bebop Articulation Lesson 1-Ornithology and Yardbird
In this lesson, I take an in-depth look on how to articulate two Charlie Parker tunes in the Charlie Parker Omnibook. We take a look at Ornithology and Yardbird Suite. I play the melodies slowly on the alto saxophone and talk about each note and how to properly apply bebop articulation to it. I then […]
The Secret to Fast Jazz Articulation Lesson
In this lesson I reveal what is an amazing tip for fast jazz articulation. I am excited about this lesson because What I talk about in it is something that I recently discovered that I did while articulating fast jazz phrases. I talk in depth about what is called “Ghost Tonguing” and how it helps […]
Straight No Chaser-Jazz Articulation Lesson
This is a beginner lesson on how to play the melody of “Straight No Chaser” by Thelonious Monk in a jazz style. This is a great tune to work with to get a good grasp of the jazz style and articulation. I take you through the melody step by step and teach you how to […]
Basic Jazz Articulation for the Saxophone Lesson 2
If you want to learn how to play jazz saxophone, you can’t afford to overlook this essential lesson. Proper Jazz Articulation is what makes your lines swing. If you’re just beginning to learn to play jazz, or perhaps you’re a self taught player who’s always struggled with getting your playing to sound authentic and convincing, […]
Basic Jazz Articulation for the Sax Lesson 1
If you want to learn how to play jazz saxophone, you can’t afford to overlook this essential lesson. Proper Jazz Articulation is what makes your lines swing. If you’re just beginning to learn to play jazz, or perhaps you’re a self taught player who’s always struggled with getting your playing to sound authentic and convincing, […]
10mFan Cabernet Octagon Series Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece Review
Today, I am reviewing an exciting new tenor saxophone mouthpiece from 10mFan saxophone mouthpieces that is designed with a new innovative octagon shaped chamber by 3-D technology. This is the 10mFan Cabernet 7* tenor saxophone mouthpiece. I have already reviewed a number of great 10mFan tenor, alto and soprano saxophone hard rubber mouthpieces in the […]
10mFan Fireball Octagon Series Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece Review
Today, I am reviewing an exciting new alto saxophone mouthpiece from 10mFan saxophone mouthpieces that is designed with a new innovative octagon shaped chamber by 3-D technology. This is the 10mFan Fireball 6 alto saxophone mouthpiece. I have already reviewed a number of great 10mFan tenor, alto and soprano saxophone hard rubber mouthpieces in the […]
SYOS Take the A Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece Review
Today, I am reviewing another tenor saxophone mouthpiece from SYOS mouthpieces in France. This is the SYOS “Take the A” signature model 8* tenor saxophone mouthpiece which is modeled after the old SYOS Chad LB model which I reviewed in the past (Chad LB SYOS mouthpiece review). The SYOS company hit the saxophone mouthpiece scene […]
Geller Blackbird Ebonite Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece Review
Today, I am reviewing an original and uniquely designed alto saxophone mouthpiece named the “Geller Blackbird” that I received from Max Geller in Munich, Germany. Max reached out to me a number of months ago to see if I was interested in trying his new Geller Blackbird ebonite tenor and alto saxophone mouthpieces. The drawings […]
Retro Revival Modern Line Cutting Edge Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece Review
Today, I am reviewing another new Retro Revival tenor saxophone mouthpiece made by Joel Peskin and Bob Sheppard at Retro Revival. This is the Retro Revival Modern Line Cutting Edge tenor saxophone mouthpiece. This is a high baffled hard rubber tenor saxophone mouthpiece with an 8 tip opening designed in the spirit of the vintage […]
KPoudavoff Florida Double Ring Otto Link Copy Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece Review
Today, I am reviewing the work of a young mouthpiece maker, refacer and great saxophone player from Russia named Kirill Poudavoff. Kirill is a great young tenor sax player that is in his fourth semester at Berklee College of music in Boston. If you haven’t heard Kirill Poudavoff yet, check him out in the video […]
Avel Sound Concept (ASC)-Mistral Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece Review
Today, I am reviewing the Avel Sound Concept (ASC) Mistral model alto saxophone mouthpiece made by Max Even at Avel Sound Concept Mouthpieces. These are really reasonable priced, quality hard rubber alto saxophone mouthpieces that play incredibly well. The hard rubber ASC Mistral alto sax mouthpiece I am reviewing today has a 6* tip opening […]
Swingin’ Max Ionata “All the Things You Are” Tenor Sax Solo Transcription
Here is another masterful solo by the great tenor saxophone player from Italy, Max Ionata. I absolutely love this short rendition from Youtube of Max soloing on the changes to “All the Things You Are”. This solo is so full of great jazz vocabulary perfectly crafted into a beautifully melodic solo over this classic jazz […]
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