Jerry!
https://bear-images.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/svbck/3de0297908.webp The great Jerry Bergonzi and myself after the concert in Elojazz 2017 After the Big Band concert I had the chance to meet one...
Tag: saxophone
Things to consider when trying a new Mouthpiece
It's that time of the year when I am trying a couple of mouthpieces for the alto again. I grew a bit tired off my Meyer #8 which I have used now for about 3 years and it was time for a change. The mou...
A Mobley Loop
"Learn to BeBop on changes like Hank Mobley first. It tells you when to stop." Those were roughly the words one of my all-time heroes Rick Margitza said to me when I had the chance to have a lesson wi...
A Looping Exercise
Some of my favourite etudes that I ran into over the years are the Kröpsch Clarinet etudes, especially the first volume. The exercises are short, almost easy to remember and overall effective, challen...
A Session To Remember
It's rare enough of an occasion that someone like Joe Lovano performs around here, let alone shows up on the Jam Session. So rare, that I almost forgot that I had my camera with me. In fact the whole...