Better Sax Podcast

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Better Sax Podcast episodes

July 27, 2022 Ryan Devlin & Steve Kortyka - A Series of Circumstances
A Series of Circumstances Album
https://www.ryandevlinmusic.com/albums
on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/4i8w1Eh3J15p3sIJEqd6WD
YouTube channels:
@Steve Kortyka
@Ryan Devlin
Tour Dates:
https://www.ryandevlinmusic.com/upcoming-shows
In the Band:
Mike Bond - Piano (Savion Glover, Conrad Herwig) https://www.mikebondmusic.com/
Gene Perla - Bass (EVERYBODY, Woody Herman, elvin Jones, Sonny Rollins, Miles
Davis) www.perla.org
Adam NUSSBAUM - Drums (John Abercrombie, Michael Brecker, Steve Swallow)
http://www.adamnussbaum.net/
Album was recorded in NJ at 'Trading 8 Studios) in a 6 hour session on :
-8 Tracks, 6 Originals by various band members
-Mixed, mastered and produced by Gene Perla
Recorded on March 14th and released on June 17th on PM Records (Gene's
Record Company)
Here is a Youtube playlist of the album videos released this far:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
y=koRymDaleTo&list=PLucoQKe7YbtU3ItDrCHT-K2LAqZI;Pu-A
57 min
July 03, 2022 NEVER Make These 10 Saxophone Gear Mistakes
Ultimate Saxophone Swab Kit - https://bettersax.com/product/bettersax-ultimate-sax-swab-kit/
BETTERSAX SHED - all my free lesson downloads https://bettersax.com/shed
7-Day Free Trial of BetterSax Studio https://bettersax.com/products/studio-free-trial/
♫ BETTERSAX COURSES ♪ https://bettersax.com/products
Burnin' Mouthpieces - https://imp.i114863.net/9Wxx1e
The Better Sax Alto Saxophone - https://geni.us/BKIGTw
★ Other Sax Gear I Love ★
ReedGeek Geeklet - https://bettersax.com/store/geeklet/
Ultimate Reed Case - https://bettersax.com/product/bettersax-deluxe-wooden-reed-case/
BetterSax Gear Recommendations on Sweetwater https://imp.i114863.net/bettersax
↪My Amazon Gear Recommendations Page: https://goo.gl/px3AvY
INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK
https://instagram.com/bettersax
https://facebook.com/bettersax
DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and then buy something, I may receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
8 min
June 28, 2022 Top 10 Alto Saxophone Players of the Classic Jazz Era
My top 10 greatest, most influential and must know alto sax players of the classic jazz era.
Not in any order: Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt, Cannonball Adderley, Johnny Hodges, Benny Carter, Jackie Mclean, Phil Woods, Lee Konitz, Paul Desmond, Ornette Coleman
BETTERSAX SHED - all my free lesson downloads https://bettersax.com/shed
7-Day Free Trial of BetterSax Studio https://bettersax.com/products/studio...
♫ BETTERSAX COURSES ♪ https://bettersax.com/products
20 min
June 17, 2022 Mindi Abair - Pairing Wine and Music
Mindi Abair is a grammy nominated saxophone player and recording artist whom you may have seen performing on American Idol or with Aerosmith or alongside Dave Koz and Gerald Albright.
We got together at this year’s NAMM show for a very interesting conversation about music, wine and geeky sax stuff.
Mindi has a new album out called Forever https://amzn.to/3Hy8Tvh which you should definitely check out, and there’s also a brand new version of her signature mouthpiece made by Theo Wanne the Mindi Abair 2. https://geni.us/bLUK
Mindi is also the author of a great book I’ve been reading about developing your skills as a performer it’s called How to Play Madison Square Garden https://amzn.to/3xBNf4q and I can strongly recommend reading it.
Theo Wanne Mindi Abair 2 alto sax mouthpiece https://geni.us/bLUK
Mindi Abair Album Forever https://amzn.to/3Hy8Tvh
Book - How to Play Madison Square Garden https://amzn.to/3xBNf4q
https://www.mindiabair.com/
The Better Sax EAS112 alto saxophone - https://geni.us/BKIGTw
BetterSax Burnin' Mouthpieces - https://geni.us/6RcUMu
🎷BETTERSAX SHED🎷 - all my free lesson downloads https://bettersax.com/shed
7-Day Free Trial of BetterSax Studio https://bettersax.com/products/studio-free-trial/
♫ BETTERSAX COURSES ♪ https://bettersax.com/products
★ Other Sax Gear I Love ★
Dual Swab Kit - https://bettersax.com/product/bettersax-ultimate-sax-swab-kit/
ReedGeek Geeklet - https://bettersax.com/store/geeklet/
Ultimate Reed Case - https://bettersax.com/product/bettersax-deluxe-wooden-reed-case/
BetterSax Gear Recommendations on Sweetwater https://imp.i114863.net/bettersax
↪My Amazon Gear Recommendations Page: https://goo.gl/px3AvY
INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK
https://instagram.com/bettersax
https://facebook.com/bettersax
30 min
June 09, 2022 Alex Hahn - How to Find Your Own Musical Personality
Alex Hahn is a multi-award winning saxophonist and composer based in Los Angeles, California. Still early in his career, Hahn has had the opportunity to perform with many renowned artists such as Herbie Hancock, Esperanza Spalding, Bob Mintzer, Russell Ferrante, Bob Reynolds, and John Daversa. He also recorded on Michael Bublé’s last two albums, “Nobody but Me” and “love.” In addition, Hahn has performed and taught all over the world including the Panama Jazz Festival, Sitka Jazz Festival, and at International Jazz Day in Havana, Cuba and St. Petersburg, Russia.
New Transcription Course from Alex Hahn on Soundslice
https://www.soundslice.com/store/realalexhahn-vol-4/
Instagram @realalexhahn
Website http://www.alexhahnmusic.com/
1 hr
May 23, 2022 These 2 Things Stop 95% of Saxophonists from Improving
These 2 things are what is holding back the vast majority of saxophone players. In this episode Jay talks about what to work on to get the best returns on your practice time investment.
BETTERSAX SHED - all my free lesson downloads https://bettersax.com/shed
7-Day Free Trial of BetterSax Studio https://bettersax.com/products/studio-free-trial/
♫ BETTERSAX COURSES ♪ https://bettersax.com/products
Burnin' Mouthpieces - https://imp.i114863.net/9Wxx1e
The Better Sax Alto Saxophone - https://geni.us/BKIGTw
8 min
May 18, 2022 Leo P - A Bari Sax Beast
On August 24th 2017 Leo Pelligrino appeared as a guest soloist with the Metropole Orkest at the BBC Proms. He played a solo intro to the Charles Mingus tune Moanin’ and the YouTube video of that performance has been viewed millions of times. Here I break down some of the extended techniques Leo P used in that clip.
Check out Leo P on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leopfollowme/
20 min
May 09, 2022 Tim Armacost - Practicing 365 Hours Per Year
Tim Armacost is a master storyteller. HIs music is fresh and surprising in 2021, deeply rooted in the modern jazz tradition, and informed by 40 years of experience on the international jazz scene. From contributing his voice to Emilio Solla’s Grammy winning recording “Puertos” on tenor saxophone, clarinet and alto flute in 2020, to his innovative trio explorations with Jeff “Tain” Watts and Robert Hurst, to his 15 year association with NYSQ, Armacost is a dynamic presence in New York.
www.timarmacost.com
The book at Sher Music:
https://www.shermusic.com/9780991077380.php
The youtube channel for the book:
https://www.youtube.com/user/timarm8
The Playlists by chapter where the examples from the book can be heard:
https://www.youtube.com/user/timarm8/playlists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=3
59 min
May 04, 2022 George Coleman - A Living Saxophone Legend
I visited the saxophone legend George Coleman at his home in New York City to talk about playing and learning the saxophone, his musical career and saxophone gear. We were joined by the great saxophonist Eric Alexander who studied with George Coleman for many years and considers him one of his most important musical mentors.
https://bettersax.com
18 min

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As the founder of BetterSax.com Jay’s mission is to help developing saxophone players break away from traditional music learning methods and discover a more efficient, practical and fun way to become a Better Sax player.