One of the biggest releases from the saxophone industry this year has been the new DV HR alto saxophone mouthpiece from Jody Jazz Mouthpieces.

Hear what it sounds like, and get all the latest information from Jody Espina President of Jody Jazz.

Plus:

see which famous band is endorsing Jody Jazz

discover the Jody Jazz Band Director Kit

how Band Directors can get free t-shirts

and more

Watch the video here:

 

LINKS:

Website: https://jodyjazz.com/

DV HR Info: https://jodyjazz.com/dv-hr-alto/

Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, interviewed Jody Espina, President of Jody Jazz Mouthpieces, Live at the NAMM Show 2023 in Anaheim, CA.

One of the biggest releases from the saxophone industry this year has been the new DV HR alto saxophone mouthpiece from Jody Jazz Mouthpieces.

Hear what it sounds like, and get all the latest information from Jody Espina President of Jody Jazz.

The link to this episode, along with more Resources, is on our website.

 

We also talked about:

1. see which famous band is endorsing Jody Jazz

2. discover the Jody Jazz Band Director Kit

3. how Band Directors can get free t-shirts

4. and more

 

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Get a close-up look at the New & Revolutionary Eastman 52nd Street Model 852 Tenor Saxophone!

In this episode, Donna interviewed Ryan Richman, of Eastman Winds, Live at the NAMM Show 2023 in Anaheim, CA.

There are so many ergonomic improvements to the saxophone with this horn.

The sound is even throughout the range.

The intonation is spot on.

It’s no wonder it won awards at The NAMM Show 2023!

 

Discover more about this new Eastman 52nd Street Model 852 tenor saxophone by watching the video below ⤵️

 

Here’s Bryan Whitaker testing out the new Eastman saxophone at The NAMM Show 2023:

 

LINKS:

Website: https://www.eastmanmusiccompany.com/ and https://www.eastmanwinds.com/

Previous episode: Ryan Richman Podcast: Bringing Eastman Winds to a whole new level – Episode 156

 

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Get a close up look at the New & Revolutionary Eastman 52nd Street Model 852 Tenor Saxophone!

In this episode, Donna interviewed Ryan Richman, of Eastman Winds, Live at the NAMM Show 2023 in Anaheim, CA.

There are so many ergonomic improvements to the saxophone with this horn.

The sound is even throughout the range.

The intonation is spot on.

It's no wonder it won awards at The NAMM Show 2023!

The link to this episode, along with more Resources, is on our website.

Listen to the episode to discover more about this new, revolutionary Eastman 52nd Street Model 852 tenor saxophone.

 

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A number of classical saxophonists had approached me at the NAMM Show a few years ago to let me know about the Lefreque Sound Bridge.

They were saying it radically improved their overall sound and made it more efficient to produce in-tune pitches due to the way the Lefreque Sound Bridge bypassed some of the nodes on the saxophone.

You can get the details from our previous episode HERE.

What surprised me was that the Lefreque company came out with a new ligature.

This ligature is based on the principles of their Sound Bridge, and allows the reed to vibrate more freely (hence the name, Free-Reed Ligature).

At the NAMM Show, Hans and I spoke about:

* How Hans came up with the idea for the new Free-Reed Ligature

* How the new Free-Reed Ligature works

* How the Free-Reed ligature keeps the shape of the reed

* Other placements for the Free-Reed Ligature

 

You can catch the Video Here:

 

Links:

Website: https://www.lefreque.com/

Previous episode: Hans Kuijt of LefreQue Podcast; how the LefreQue works and helps someone’s tone – Ep 073

 

Patrons get early access to all Everything Saxophone Podcast videos, plus searchable transcripts and lots of Bonus content not seen anywhere else. Go to www.patreon.com/everythingsaxophone to get access now!

A number of classical saxophonists had approached me at the NAMM Show a few years ago to let me know about the Lefreque Sound Bridge.

They were saying it radically improved their overall sound and made it more efficient to produce in-tune pitches due to the way the Lefreque Sound Bridge bypassed some of the nodes on the saxophone.

You can get the details from our previous episode HERE.

What surprised me was that the Lefreque company came out with a new ligature.

This ligature is based on the principles of their Sound Bridge, and allows the reed to vibrate more freely (hence the name, Free-Reed Ligature).

The link to this episode, along with more Resources, is on our website.

 

At the NAMM Show, Hans and I spoke about:

• How Hans came up with the idea for the new Free-Reed Ligature
• How the new Free-Reed Ligature works
• How the Free-Reed ligature keeps the shape of the reed
• Other placements for the Free-Reed Ligature

 

Wanna support the show?

Patrons get early access to all Everything Saxophone Podcast videos, plus searchable transcripts and lots of Bonus content not seen anywhere else. Go to www.patreon.com/everythingsaxophone to get access now!

You’ve probably heard all the buzz about the release of the Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker.

This episode dives deep into the publishing of those notebooks and more!

Dr. David Demsey is the Coordinator of Jazz Studies at William Paterson University in New Jersey.

He completed his Doctoral Studies at the Eastman School of Music, and has degrees from Juilliard School of Music and the University of Maine.

Demsey was a contributing editor to the Saxophone Journal.

He is also the Curator of the William Paterson Living Jazz Archives, containing archives of Clark Terry, Thad Jones, James William and Michael Brecker.

David, along with Musical Editor, Larry Dunlap, and Publisher, Chuck Sher, were all instrumental in bringing these notebooks to the public.

We talked a great deal about the process of editing & releasing the notebooks, and for those of you who want a sneak peek inside, the video for this episode is a must-watch!

In fact, here’s what we covered in this episode:

How David met Michael Brecker

Brecker’s 1st ALBUM & CONCERT as a leader

How the damage to his vocal cords led him to pursue the EWI

Tone tips from Joe Allard

How the William Paterson University Archives started

The origin of publishing the notebooks

Looking back to Michael’s early years; sharing old pictures from the Archives

What got his band disqualified at a Jazz Festival

Brecker’s definition of playing outside

A tip from Brecker on how to get a good sense of time

A look into the recently published Practice Notebooks

How to approach the patterns in this book

What Michael said to David about transcribing his solos

A look inside the archives

Here’s the Video:

 

LINKS:

William Paterson University Archives: https://livingjazzarchives.org/

Michael Brecker Archive: https://livingjazzarchives.org/archives/michael-brecker-archive/

David Dempsey’s Bio: https://www.wpunj.edu/coac/departments/music/faculty/faculty_jazz.html

 

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You’ve probably heard all the buzz about the release of the Practice Notebooks of Michael Brecker.

This episode dives deep into the publishing of those notebooks and more!

Dr. David Demsey is the Coordinator of Jazz Studies at William Paterson University in New Jersey.

He completed his Doctoral Studies at the Eastman School of Music, and has degrees from Juilliard School of Music and the University of Maine.

Demsey was a contributing editor to the Saxophone Journal.

He is also the Curator of the William Paterson Living Jazz Archives, containing archives of Clark Terry, Thad Jones, James William and Michael Brecker.

David, along with Musical Editor, Larry Dunlap, and Publisher, Chuck Sher, were all instrumental in bringing these notebooks to the public.

We talked a great deal about the process of editing & releasing the notebooks, and for those of you who want a sneak peek inside, the video for this episode is a must-watch!

The link to his full biography, along with more Resources for this episode, is on our website.

Here’s what we covered in this episode:

1. How David met Michael Brecker

2. Brecker’s 1st ALBUM & CONCERT as a leader

3. How the damage to his vocal cords led him to pursue the EWI

4. Tone tips from Joe Allard

5. How the William Paterson University Archives started

6. The origin of publishing the notebooks

7. Looking back to Michael’s early years; sharing old pictures from the Archives

8. What got his band disqualified at a Jazz Festival

9. Brecker’s definition of playing outside

10. A tip from Brecker on how to get a good sense of time

11. A look into the recently published Practice Notebooks

12. How to approach the patterns in this book

13. What Michael said to David about transcribing his solos

14. A look inside the archives

 

The video for this episode is a must-watch, and if you have the ability, like our Patrons do, to search this epic episode by keyword, it would make it easier to find those key points that were important to you.

Patrons get searchable videos, transcripts, and Bonus content not seen anywhere else, PLUS early access to each episode.

Head on over to our Patreon site for more info and to support the show.

At the NAMM Show 2023, I was able to corner Maxime Carron of SYOS Mouthpieces for a few minutes to get the scoop on the latest happenings with the company.

Every year, their booth is so crowded, it’s almost impossible to get even a couple of minutes with them.

We also talked about new places you can find SYOS mouthpieces and more.

Catch the episode below, and please share 🙂

 

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Links:

Website: https://syos.co/en-us/pages/saxophone

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdeMc1_e9UlWKxv5n0cshnQ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syosmusic/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/syos.music

At the NAMM Show 2023, I was able to corner Maxime Carron of SYOS Mouthpieces for a few minutes to get the scoop on the latest happenings with the company.

Every year, their booth is so crowded, it’s almost impossible to get even a couple of minutes with them.

The link to this episode, along with more Resources, is on our website.

We also talked about new places you can find SYOS mouthpieces and more.

 

Patrons who have shown their love and support for the show get a special bonus clip from this episode.

If you want in on this and so much more Bonus content not available anywhere else, head on over to our Patreon site to sign up!