Jerry Bergonzi - Saxophone Mastery

Saxophone Mastery by Jerry Bergonzi – Review

Saxophone Mastery by Jerry Bergonzi

This is a short review of the Jerry Bergonzi – Saxophone Mastery (How to Play Saxophone Masterclass) DVD. After watching a short clip at Jazzheaven.com, I decided to buy a copy. I bought it at Amazon.com for 45 USD including shipping to Croatia and it is worth every penny.

Jerry studied saxophone at Berklee College of Music with Joe Viola and he took a few lessons with Joe Allard, so I assume his approach is the best of both worlds. He explains basically all the things about saxophone playing from the sound production, embouchure, tonguing, vibrato, intonation, finger/hand placement to alternate fingerings, multiphonics, altissimo and overtones, with simple words and camera close up to his face and hands, so it is clearly seen what he is doing. Continue reading →

Joe Allard – Autograph

Joe Allard – Basic Principles & Pedagogy

Joe Allard, saxophone master, playing principles and pedagogy.

About great Joe Allard and his woodwind (clarinet and saxophone) playing principles and pedagogy. He was a professor of saxophone and clarinet at The Juilliard School (1956-1984), Manhattan School of Music (1970-1987), New England Conservatory of Music (1970-1987), Mannes School of Music (1971-1976). Continue reading →

Brain Holidays @ Vintage Industrial Bar (2015)

Brain Holidays – Politika Man (Official Video)

Brain Holidays, spot za Politika Man, novi singl sa albuma Save Peace Babylon Delete
Za vizualni dio spota je korištena video snimka s nastupa u Vintage Industial Baru, dok je audio traka originalna s albuma.

Marcus G – glavni vokal, električna gitara
Martina Geber – prateći vokal, udaraljke
Vanja Mrgić – prateći vokal, udaraljke
Zdenko Ivanušić – saksofoni, flauta Continue reading →

Christmas Songs Arranged for Saxophone Quartet

Christmas Carols Arranged for Saxophone Quartet

At downloads page I am sharing my arrangements of the well known traditional Christmas Carols such as Silent Night, Jingle Bells and more for AATB saxophone quartet with soprano part substitute for 1st alto provided. I made those for DLSQ and we recorded them in 2011 and they were later released at Christmas Time, Christmas Medley and Medley Christmas. Continue reading →

Charlie Parker, Minor 7th and II-V-I Patterns (All Keys)

Charlie Parker, Minor 7th and II-V-I Patterns (All Keys)

Here are some Charlie Parker common licks / patterns in all keys used in jazz improvisations. Practice those lines slowly with clear and exact articulation and gradually add some speed. Also check out these lines (Rhythm Changes Lines).

Keep practicing and have fun!Charlie Parker

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