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Author: Kathleen
Date: 2002-12-07 16:12
I recently acquired an old Selmer clarient that was played by a professional in Hal Kemp's band. (It is part of a matched set-clarinet, alto sax and flute.) In speaking with some "old-timers", I was advised that the Selmer "Soloist" clarinet reed was the reed of choice for that instrument and sound. Any recommendations in reed choice (brand, strength, etc.) to match that quality? How do I get that "Benny Goodman sound"?
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Author: bob gardner
Date: 2002-12-07 16:33
practice, practice and more practice. very few have ever gotten the Benny sound--thats why benny will always be benny.
Keep trying.
I would like to get the Anker Bilk sound.
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Author: ken
Date: 2002-12-07 18:42
Some of us prefer to sound like ourselves and not copy a dead guy. The Bilk tonal concept is a snap to emulate, just attend any high school band concert in Mississippi or Arkansas. <:-/
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Author: Kathleen
Date: 2002-12-09 16:26
Let me rephrase the question...
When I play my classical clarinet, I play on Vandorens. What does anyone recommend for reeds when playing my jazz clarinet. I am trying to avoid "trial and error" with all other brands.
Thanks...and fortunately I am having such fun with my Selmer that I DESIRE to practice.
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Author: Vic
Date: 2002-12-09 17:09
I use Vandorens for Jazz. But I use the VD 5JB mpc with the VD blue box 2 1/2 reeds. I've tried the Marca Pete Fountain 2 1/2s for Jazz, but they seem not to hold up as well as the Vandorens. Another interesting sound for jazz is the Mitchel Lurie crystal mpc using the Rico Plasticover reeds. Sounds weird, I know, but the sound is unique. The Portnoy BP02 is also a good jazz mpc. Vandoren 3 1/2s (I seem to recall) work well with it - a really big, fat sound.
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