Klarinet Archive - Posting 000078.txt from 2005/11

From: "David McClune" <dmcclune@-----.edu>
Subj: RE: [kl] saxophone question
Date: Sun, 06 Nov 2005 09:39:07 -0500

Ed

Another option is to use either classical mouthpiece and put a 'jazz'
reed on it. I like the various Vandoren jazz reeds through the RICO
Jazz Select are rather nice also. This combination will put an edge on
the tone without it being overly LOUD. I think it is the volume and not
necessarily the tone quality that orchestral players complain about.

Best of luck

Dave

>>> forestaten@-----.net >>>

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lacy, Edwin [mailto:el2@-----.edu]
> Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2005 4:30 PM
> To: klarinet@-----.org
> Subject: [kl] saxophone question
>
> I know that there are several saxophonists on the list, so perhaps
this
> question can be excused.
>
> My primary instrument is the bassoon, but I have been engaged next
week
> by a nearby symphony orchestra to play the alto saxophone part on
> Bernstein's "Symphonic Dances from West Side Story." I have played
this
> part several times previously, but always debate with myself about
which
> mouthpiece and reed setup to use. Would you recommend using a
> "classical" setup, or one more suited to jazz? Certainly the music
is
> jazz oriented, but then, it is a symphony orchestra.
>

Ed,

Keep what you have and wail!

Forest

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