Klarinet Archive - Posting 000759.txt from 1996/03

From: Nate Burk <nathan@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: LeBlanc Pete Fountain
Date: Wed, 27 Mar 1996 22:43:39 -0500

I'm really don't have much experience with jazz playing, but I know that the
instrument isn't the only factor to consider. I think it's possible to play
jazz on just about anything if you change your setup (mouthpiece & reed).

Anyhow, I'm not familiar with the Leblanc lines, but I know that the Buffet
Festival model is intended for jazz, and you could also look into Selmer,
since that's what Benny Goodman played on. But I just wanted to caution
those who might not already know, that it's not worth investing in a jazz
clarinet w/o a jazz mouthpiece and proper reed.

Do listen to other replies, though, since I'm by no means an expert in the
field!

--Nate

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