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To hear other songs and collaboration in which I play tenor go to the Dadai song page.
Last week I bought a new tenor saxophone. Except for a brief time in the 1990's I haven't played any horn since the early 1970's. Here is my first test run. My embouchure is non-existent. My tone is crappy. My fingers aren't sure where they're suppose to go. But like Fast Eddie in the movie, The Color of Money... "I'm back, baby!" Heheh.
This is just me riffing on tenor to some cool loops.
The new horn is a no-name copy of the Selmer 80 Series II and I must say it looks and plays real nice for the money. In fact, I am pretty impressed. I used to own a Selmer Paris Mark VI (considered the best even today) back in the sixties and seventies. This new horn does a pretty decent job of replacing that one for my purposes... I'm happy.
Here it is.... kinda rough, but I am having a blast.
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Grand tenor sax, iBook G3, MobilePre M-Audio, Shure 57 mic.
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sounds great &mdash 12/02/06 - 07:41:16 PM
I really enjoyed this, nice soloing!!! I look forward to hearing more, this is great.!!! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks... more to come. &mdash 12/02/06 - 07:54:53 PM
Ian, well I am glad you liked it. It really is pretty rough, though. I need to practice, practice, practice... But there is going to be more tenor in my music for sure. It is the instrument I originally played many moons ago.
cheers...
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
Senior Tax Reflections? &mdash 12/02/06 - 07:43:36 PM
Oh...I see... SAX reflections. LOL! Wow Jack...you're full of surprizes! I didn't know you played the sax. Way to rock man. Not being a brass player I couldn't find any fault with your performance...sounds wonderful to me. I hope you'll be blowin that thing in upcoming pieces and collabs!
Be well!
And while you're at it, why not try GOIN' COASTAL:
http://www.macjams.com/song/26644 [ Reply to This ]
For 3 1/2 years now... &mdash 12/02/06 - 08:01:15 PM
I have been dreaming of getting another tenor. I finally went for it with the encouragement of my wife. These things aren't cheap, so I am grateful for her support. Suffice to say... a lot of room for improvement in this solo piece. But a few of the old fingerings and tenor connections seem to still be lodged in my brain somewhere. Just need to air it all out and put some time into it.
Thanks Mike.
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
sexy &mdash 12/02/06 - 07:55:01 PM
Yes, sweet and funky. You get a very warm tone from that horn. Impressive, especially if you haven't played a sax in so many years. I think you do a great job playing that thing. The riffing is as I take it improvised, and that is some cool work you do.
I can dig this! [ Reply to This ]
Riffing... &mdash 12/02/06 - 08:07:47 PM
Yep... all improvised. That was the one thing I really loved to do when playing tenor. I couldn't wait for the instrumental break, so I could play a sax solo. Given the bands I was in played mainly soul and motown music... that afforded a lot of opportunities.
By the way, I will probably be sending you another sax solo for the song... I have been experimenting with different reeds. The one I am using on this song gives me a better sound.
Thanks Thor...
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
Dadai &mdash 12/02/06 - 08:34:08 PM
Quite enjoyable, this brings me back when I used to play with my dad.
That tenor sax reminds me of the girl sax player on "Who's Line Is It Anyway". The sax looks big as her quite somehting to see. Thanks for showing the pic as well.
Congrats on the sax!
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i forgot that... &mdash 12/03/06 - 12:16:41 AM
your dad play sax. Maybe we should team up an do a song for him. that would be a cool thing to do, eh? Send me something and I'll give it a shot...
Thanks so much for dropping in and giving this a listen.
Jack
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
Nice &mdash 12/02/06 - 10:45:00 PM
to hear some new expressions. You just keep going through some great changes. I look forward to hearing some more of the old-new you. I want to hear you walk up a little higher on thoes pads though man.
Will tune in later, to ear what's next. [ Reply to This ]
Ch-ch-ch-changes.... &mdash 12/03/06 - 02:16:00 AM
and this is definitely one for me. Yeah... I gotta do some work to decently grab some of the higher note range. I am really rusty... but it is all good. Thanks Reg.
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
Saxy &mdash 12/02/06 - 11:14:43 PM
Move over Sanborn and Spyro Gyra! If this is you with nonexistent embochure and crappy tone, watch out jazz world when you get GOOD again!
Smooth and nice! [ Reply to This ]
Heheh... &mdash 12/03/06 - 02:19:19 AM
I think David S. and SG can rest assured that this guy won't be offering any challenges, but I do like the vote of confidence from you brother VP. Hopefully I will show some improvement as time goes by. Keep an ear tuned.
cheers
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
Impressive! &mdash 12/02/06 - 11:18:19 PM
and this is after not playing for decades?? Very cool improv, Jack. Real nice... :-) [ Reply to This ]
Decades... &mdash 12/03/06 - 02:24:57 AM
It has been a while. Some things come back rather quickly, but to get really good will take some steady practice. But having MJ as a place to put up a tune and get some encouragement from you and others helps quite a bit... thanks!
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
O man !! &mdash 12/03/06 - 03:39:03 AM
this is soothin and hot at the same time ....
your playin have a real personality ....
I m enjoyin it so much .....we need a blues track
well done my friend !! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Feter... &mdash 12/03/06 - 07:58:24 PM
I'll be pulling out that soundbed you sent me a few weeks ago and seeing if this tenor can find a place in it. I always appreciate your encouragement and enthusiasm! Stay safe there in the west end, bro.
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
it was a good idea &mdash 12/03/06 - 04:40:07 AM
that you bought that sax.... you still got it, man. Looking forward to hearing some more tunes with your new instrument. I just super glued my old plastic sax....
Cheers
Johnny [ Reply to This ]
Thanks for the vote... &mdash 12/03/06 - 08:01:22 PM
of confidence, Johnny. I'll be working at getting better and putting up some tunes with the sax. If you ever want a horn stuck somewhere in one of your songs, let me know.
cheers...
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
You've got guts Jack. &mdash 12/03/06 - 07:31:31 AM
It takes guts to pick up an instrument you haven't played in 35 years and then post a recording to MJ. I picked up the guitar after 30 years, but my playing is so terrible now that I wouldn't dare post anything. My hat is off to you Jack -- for your obvious talent and courage.
God bless,
Rick [ Reply to This ]
Well, not that gutsy... &mdash 12/03/06 - 08:07:05 PM
The tenor is about the most forgiving of the woodwind instruments. And I have been practicing on and off for a number of days. As far as playing a riff, soloing and the like, I have been staying in shape with the guitar and harmonica. But I feel most at home on the tenor sax. Thanks for your nice comments, Rick.
If I don't communicate with you before the 25th, have a blessed and merry Christmas.
Jack
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
What it sounds like is fun... &mdash 12/03/06 - 08:56:10 AM
...and some great sounding fun at that....
I know less than nothing about saxophone, but to the untutored ear it sounds really nice...
And considering the wonders you've wrought with your Applause, can we expect less from your Grand sax? I think not....
You always have good sense and great heart in your music, Jack... Lovely groove...
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Yes, fun! &mdash 12/03/06 - 08:12:51 PM
It has been a blast so far playing this tenor. Compared to the Applause, this is a much better instrument. It came with some good reccomendations and I am very pleasantly surprised at how easy it plays. It has a fine tone. Unlike the Applause guitar that needs every bit of magic one can muster, this horn is made for sounding good. Hopefully I can do just that. I always appreciate your comments and encouragement. Take care.
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
For a first test ... &mdash 12/03/06 - 03:39:56 PM
it's a good test !
Very nice, I like this. Good idea to buy this sax, you don't have lost your touch and your tune is very pleasant piece to listen to.
Thanks to share...
Marc [ Reply to This ]
Merci Marc... &mdash 12/03/06 - 08:37:13 PM
Mon premiere tenor saxophone sont une Selmer Paris Mark VI. Made en France, It is considered one of the all time best saxophone. Je suis hereux parsque de votre encouragement a moi. (just trying a little French that still lurks inside of me from l'etude du francais langue many years ago.
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
oh yeah &mdash 12/03/06 - 07:20:19 PM
you can hear it. your just reving up. i think this is a wonderful new trip for you. in actuality the breathy quality gave it a real up front personal sonic narrative. look forward to more. very well mic'd :-), Just the right amount of verb [ Reply to This ]
Yep.... &mdash 12/03/06 - 08:57:17 PM
You hit it... I do feel like I am just revving up. Thanks... stay tuned for more to come (hopefully getting better...).
Thanks and take care....
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
Nibbly man! &mdash 12/03/06 - 09:42:02 PM
Thanks &mdash 12/04/06 - 09:40:37 AM
I appreciate your listening and leaving your impression, Biz. Stay tuned.
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
:) &mdash 12/04/06 - 02:52:40 AM
Cool to hear some more real horns at the site.
Thanks for the early Christmas present, Jack. [ Reply to This ]
Mungo... &mdash 12/04/06 - 09:45:23 AM
I was hoping you would drop by for a listen. You have, in the past, asked "so when are you going to get a sax?" after my laments of not having one. Yeah, an early Christmas present.
cheers...
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
dude &mdash 12/04/06 - 11:01:11 AM
You got soul. You are one with that horn. You are already floating in the Land o' Nod of Approval. Sounds so lugubrious! You have a slight breathiness and dustiness in your playing which perfectly parallels your voice. Add a vocal lick to this and you have me hook, line and sinker. [ Reply to This ]
Hey Rich... &mdash 12/04/06 - 01:53:36 PM
Thanks for stopping by and listening to this tenor test. I am looking forward to doing more music with this horn. I am really enjoying playing again... instrumentals and songs with vocals, collabs too. Later...
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
sail on &mdash 12/04/06 - 06:24:24 PM
By the light of the silvery moon...
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http://www.schletty.com/song [ Reply to This ]
Just like swimming or riding a bike &mdash 12/04/06 - 05:45:39 PM
You never really forget how to play an instrument. You can clearly hear it coming back to you. You start with some simple riffs, and by the end of the tune your bending notes.
I'm looking forward to your next sax track.
Victor. [ Reply to This ]
You are right... &mdash 12/04/06 - 06:57:15 PM
one never really forgets "how" to play an instrument. They just get out of shape in many ways and can't do it very well. The more I play, the more I do find things coming back. The easy things come back somewhat quickly. Aside from practicing to regain my breathing and embochure, reacquiring that second nature knowledge and feel of the fingerings, scales (mainly so my fingers will do what my brain can hear) again seems the most challenging thing. I appreciate you taking the time to listen to my attempt to regain some of my early music years.
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
hey &mdash 12/05/06 - 08:42:19 AM
u have that stan getz breathy sound that is so kool.....soon as u have those practiced fingers limber enuff u should really be cookin....hehehe....but this track is pretty smooth....nice riffing jack.... [ Reply to This ]
getz a tenor.... &mdash 12/05/06 - 11:27:00 AM
It is always nice to have one's music related to someone accomplished in the business. But I think perhaps you are just being encouraging... thanks. If you getz what I mean...
I'll be limbering up these old fingers and maybe come closer to earning your compliment. It is always a boost to have you take a listen to one of my songs...
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
YYYAAAAYYYY!!!!! &mdash 12/05/06 - 09:42:42 AM
Man, you rock. Congratulations on getting a horn (sounds very decent, and it's not what you drive, it's how you steer) - good thing is that it's like riding a bike - once you learned, you will never forget. Bad thing is that if you don't play, it comes back to haunt you for years. I tried and gave up, and I will play until they pry that darn thing from my cold fingers :)
Your tone and manner reminds me of Sade's saxman/arranger Stuart Matthewman. Very nice job. As for the chops - don't rush it. If you play for just 15min a day evry day for two weeks - but every day - you'll be in shape before you know it; always worked for me. [ Reply to This ]
Riding the sax again.... &mdash 12/05/06 - 11:45:33 AM
Yeah, it is happening slowly but surely. I can't wait each day until I get home from work to start playing. It is rediscovering a musical part of me that has been gone... too long. I don't plan on putting it away this time.
Your sax playing has always inspired me and made me want to get a horn again. So knowing you like this little demo riff track makes it all the sweeter. Thanks Ilya...
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
Cool &mdash 12/05/06 - 03:20:48 PM
McBoy is right about that Stan Getz reference. This tenor sounds just great to my ears. I used to play a Yamaha tenor once, but had to sell it for... hmmm... financial reasons. I'm talking about 20 years ago, but hell, hearing this tune gives me this tingling feeling to run to the music shop right away. I really hope to hear more of this lovely instrument in your upcoming tracks. Cool, very cool...
- Walter [ Reply to This ]
To sell or not? &mdash 12/05/06 - 04:57:00 PM
Well Walter, I sold my Selmer Paris Mark VI for short-sighted financial reasons (in 1980). I wish I still had it. But having this new tenor in my hands is just great. I can recommend this one (also under the name Revere). For sure, I will be posting more tenor sax music. Thanks for listening and it is really cool that you liked the tune. Cheers...
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
You! &mdash 12/05/06 - 07:35:16 PM
never cease to amaze me... another Voice from you. Dang, wish I had this kind of talent. Schmooth Move . - Harold [ Reply to This ]
Wow &mdash 12/06/06 - 08:54:21 AM
Wow, was this nice, enjoyed from the very first tone to the last!
l dont know what "embochure" means, but the tone os FAR from crappy!
lt is pure joy to hear and l don't want it to stop, listening again and again!
latecoming fan
Curry the "Harpo" [ Reply to This ]
.. &mdash 12/06/06 - 08:59:27 AM
.. sadly enough the downloading function is out of function at the moment.
lf it working again when you read this, please tell me because l really want to have this one!
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Johannes Curry [ Reply to This ]
Hey Harpster... &mdash 12/06/06 - 12:34:31 PM
Glad you like this, Curry.
Embouchure is the position and use of the lips, tongue, and teeth in playing a wind instrument. How you do that affects to tone and sound that the horn makes. In order to play well for more than just a few moments takes regular practice to build up the muscles in and around the mouth and to develop the proper embouchure for different styles of playing as well as high versus low notes. All that to say... I need to get in shape and also relearn the above.
I don't know what happened to the download button. I will email a link soon, if it doesn't come back. Thanks for listening.
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
.. &mdash 12/16/06 - 11:11:05 AM
Downloading working again .. downloading now .. thanks a lot!
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Johannes Curry [ Reply to This ]
So goood &mdash 12/06/06 - 04:01:35 PM
to hear some live sax here. Well, for somebody who didn't play for almost 35 years, you're far from being rusty ! Eager to hear more from you, I love sax. [ Reply to This ]
And it's nice to be... &mdash 12/07/06 - 12:13:41 AM
playing some live sax. Thanks for the nice comments. I must have been feeling kinda lucky when I recorded this 'cause I didn't think this song would get such a warm welcome. More to come... hopefully some better, probably some worse. Thanks again, Youra
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
coming out &mdash 12/06/06 - 04:05:39 PM
Wow - this is going to be an interesting development to follow!
I would think it won't take all that long to get your horn "chops" back with regular practice.
Your macjams postings have demonstrated your skills at improvisation, as well as communicating the joy of living in the musical moment. So I expect you won't be exactly reliving the past by reviving the sax - that all of the new means as well as the old ways are going to get channeled through that big tenor instrument. Who knows what's going to come out the other end? Yes, this should be interesting to follow : > [ Reply to This ]
Always a pleasure... &mdash 12/07/06 - 12:20:56 AM
Wow - this is going to be an interesting development to follow!
to get a comment from you, Warren. You are some full of thought and write so well. I am always intrigued by what you have to say. And encouraged. You seem to "get" me, my musical approach with all its strengths and obvious weaknesses. And that is such a neat thing. Thanks.
I am just starting over....
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
Zounds! &mdash 12/06/06 - 06:45:19 PM
Sounds good to me!
Like riding a bike, eh?
Nice playin, man. Enjoy yer comeback. [ Reply to This ]
Riding a bike? &mdash 12/07/06 - 02:48:43 PM
well, yes and no. It takes a lot more work to regain one's "balance and steering" on the sax. Slowly but surely...
Thanks for listening, Bass2x.
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
pure fun &mdash 12/06/06 - 10:35:35 PM
I can feel the enthusiasm in each note very cool for your first time playing after all those years I know the feeling [ Reply to This ]
pure fun &mdash 12/07/06 - 09:18:09 PM
yeah, a whole lot of fun. Kind of like a reunion from the past and something new all at the same time. I appreciate you chiming in...
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
This is &mdash 12/06/06 - 10:55:48 PM
what Kenny G would sound like if he were cool!
(Actually I like his stuff even though he isn't all that cool.)
But this is cool. I loved it. [ Reply to This ]
Well Kenny G. may... &mdash 12/07/06 - 09:23:11 PM
not be cool, but his playing definitely is cool. And if you think my playing in this song is cool... well, that's cool with me. Cool that you liked this first outing on tenor and thanks for taking the time to listen.
feeling coolie cool... : ) ... cheers
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
wow! &mdash 12/06/06 - 11:28:45 PM
Pretty darn good (still) 35 years later. What a treat!
Smooth and cool!
I'll have to stop back and snag this one. Downloads temporarily offline.:(
It's not what you got (or bought) its how you use it.
Sax sounds like a million $$$.
Great tone!
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35 years later.... &mdash 12/07/06 - 09:28:37 PM
Dang, that is a long time! It is hard to believe it has been that long. The tenor is a fairly forgiving woodwind instrument, so that helps. But I am jazzed that you stopped by to listen to an old guy pick up a memory and bring it back into the present. I did post another sax tune last night. It's a little more energetic, but with a few more flaws. But hey!... It's only music.
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
Just goes to show &mdash 12/07/06 - 07:42:22 PM
that it's just like riding a bicycle - you just have to adjust the seat and you're off and running. Nice job! Great lip power after all these years! [ Reply to This ]
Lip power.... &mdash 12/07/06 - 09:31:55 PM
I was straining here and there in this song to keep it together. Way out of shape (embouchure). My newer tune is more upbeat and I lose it here and there. Thus.... practice, and then practice some more.
I was hoping you would take a listen. Thanks.
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
Not bad for a slack embouchure:) &mdash 12/07/06 - 10:46:55 PM
Yeah, you're going to have lots of fun and really sore lip muscles for a couple of weeks, but it 's a lot like a bicycle, once you learn, you never forget how it works. I play tenor and bari (mostly wind band literature, less jazz) and it's a great instrument - logical, mostly same fingerings, nice sound, fun to play. Just keep riffing along with those loops - You play with really positive energy that's fun to listen to. [ Reply to This ]
So neat to get.... &mdash 12/07/06 - 10:53:31 PM
a post from you. Yes, sore mouth muscles. My first instrument was the clarinet on which I got quite good. but the lure of the tenor took hold and that became my instrument of choice. So moving from clarinet to tenor was easy as far as emboucher is concerned. Even now sometimes I need to relax things a bit more cause my tendancy is too keep all the muscles too tight. But it sure is enjoyable to be playing again. Thanks for listening.
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
So Cool Jack &mdash 12/08/06 - 08:15:23 PM
I love sax... Haven't played since last century huh... I will often hear sax parts in my head to find a lead guitar part or solo section... Let me know when you're ready to lay down a sax solo on "Mercy" I've always heard the guitar break as a sax... Definately some cool smooth jazz [ Reply to This ]
Scott.. brother, &mdash 12/08/06 - 09:38:56 PM
I'd be honored to play a little tenor in Mercy... I appreciate you taking the time to give this a listen and leave your thoughts. Last century... LOL. Getting old I am : ) But I like to think of myself as a "young" oldster.
Still some music to play...
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Dadai
... It's just music [ Reply to This ]
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