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Klarinet Archive - Posting 000079.txt from 2005/11

From: Martin Marks <martymarks@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] saxophone question
Date: Sun, 06 Nov 2005 15:29:20 -0500


On Saturday, November 05, 2005, at 05:32PM, Lacy, Edwin <el2@-----.edu> wrote:

>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.
>
Hi Ed,
I've been having a similar problem playing with several big bands, some requiring great volume and edge. I have also been working with a Pops orchestra, which requires blending with strings and woodwinds. I find that the mouthpieces that were popular as jazz mpcs. in the late 1940,s and 50.s such as the Brilharts, MC Gregories and the old selmers (the ones with the long shank) blend well in most situations, I've been using Rico Jazz select Unfiled reeds 3M with mouthpieces about as open as a Selmer C** for jazz and classical situations.
Marty Marks

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