Meet The Moanin' Frogs, a dynamic saxophone sextet blending classical, jazz, ragtime, and pop with unmatched energy and creativity. In this episode, they share their journey, the story behind their name, their new album One Giant Leap, and what makes chamber music so fun and expressive. Below is a detailed timestamp to help you navigate the key highlights of our conversation with The Moanin' Frogs. ⬇️ 00:00 Member's introduction 07:52 Lucas' Bass Sax dissertation in British Columbia 11:19 Moanin' Frogs' promotional video 16:44 Where their name came from 23:07 Their setup during the pandemic 25:03 The new album, One Giant Leap, and its concept behind it 29:02 Listen and reflect on 'Melancholy Blues' 30:57 Advice for timing: attacks and releases 33:35 How it worked out for them after being locked down for some time 38:03 When you're too serious, the music suffers 42:39 Everyone's role in the group 45:42 What it takes to be part of their group 49:51 Their early years 52:45 Listen and reflect on Johnny B. Good' 55:13 How Jeff Siegfried does guttural flutter tonguing 01:01:13 How does everything work for them despite being far from one another 01:07:27 Plans for summer camp 01:13:24 Future projects 01:16:31 Listen and reflect on 'Slava!' 01:21:22 Tips for learning circular breathing Tune in and discover why The Moanin' Frogs are leaping beyond boundaries in the saxophone world ➡️ https://saxophonepodcast.com/saxophone-sextet-the-moanin-frogs-making-saxophone-chamber-music-fun-and-unique-ep-254 Become a Patron today!

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