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Author: wjk
Date: 2003-01-29 18:30
What does everyone think of an R-13 as a "jazz horn?" Is this an oxymoron? It seems to me, that with the right mouthpiece and reed combination, the R-13, though of narrow bore, would work well for jazz. Any opinions?
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Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2003-01-29 18:37
The R-13 will work for just about anything. You can change up mouthpieces if you want to change the tone a bit. But, I've used mine for jazz and big band as well as orchestral. It's one of the most versatile instruments out there.
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Author: William
Date: 2003-01-29 19:06
Jazz is a style. Any clarinet (or other instrument) played in that style will do. Also, any quality of sound used to play in that style will also be acceptable. Nothing is written that dicates the sound used to play jazz need be necessarily bad to be good. The quality sound of the R13 clarinet will do very well as a "jazz" sound if the clarinet is played (well) in that style. I use the R13's and the same sound for all of my playing needs, classical and pop. It's just the style that varies.
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Author: Mark Sloss
Date: 2003-01-29 19:28
R13 has never been a problem for me, and I use my "classical" rig to boot. Only time I don't take it on a jazz date is when we are outside or there is a high likelihood some dork is going to spill a mixed drink on it. Then I'll trot out an old Selmer 10.
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Author: Hank
Date: 2003-01-30 00:01
Hi,
I've used an R13, when I had one, for all sorts of music (which I guess is really the operative word).
Hank
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Author: Synonymous Botch
Date: 2003-01-30 01:06
It sure would end the search, would it not?
You could start experimenting with mouthpieces, instead of entire instruments!
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Author: super20dan
Date: 2003-01-30 02:49
did a dixie -land album with my r13 last year. and it worked pretty well for eddie daniels for awhile too
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Author: Bob
Date: 2003-01-30 14:27
What's a jazz clarinet supposed to sound like? One of the things that made jazz popular was its ability to allow all kinds of sounds....like a bowed bass, for example....or a violin.
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Author: Martin
Date: 2003-01-30 22:41
Buddy de Franco and Ken Peplowski play Yamahas
Tim Laughlin and Earl Bonie of the Dukes of Dixieland Yamaha CSV & CS
Frank Glover a Buffet Elite
Eddie Daniels a LeBlanc Concerto
Kenny Davern has used a plastic Yamaha 26II and sounded great on it
(I tried it and sounded like me)
None of these instruments are known for having a wide bore yet all are played by jazzers. Me thinks it's the magician not the wand.
Martin
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Author: Ken
Date: 2003-01-31 00:02
I've enjoyed my share of recording jazz over the years and with the exception of specific charts and/or covers of my choice that I pull out my R-13 (134xxx) on, I prefer/play all my jazz on a "Opus" and have been for about 7-8 years now ... it's not just for classical anymore. <:-)
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Author: GBK
Date: 2003-01-31 03:56
I've had the privilege of hearing Ken (see the post above).
He has a beautiful sound - rich and full.
It's the artist...not the equipment.
Bravo, Ken...GBK
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Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2003-01-31 14:52
You know, GBK, you're right. It's the artist, not the equipment. Although there is a slight difference in sound on instruments, it is the way the artist plays the instrument that causes us to listen.
It's all about skill and artistry.
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