Author: KenJarczyk
Date: 2015-04-09 00:50
"Seasoned" sounds so much better than "Old," doesn't it?
Fifty Four years ago, I opened up a clarinet case. Pretty much every day I still open a clarinet case. One might put a gamble on - that possibly I've learned a few things along the way.
While trying to be a professional player, started saxophone, bought some flutes, and right now I'll tell you - flute kicked my butt. Still today - I get calls, they tell me - Gig is Clarinet, Tenor, Alto and flute, you cool with that? And I always answer - yeah, I own 2 flutes. Now I set up the flute - very noticable up front, and I have my C clarinet back by the left leg. I've not been busted, yet!
Anyway, on my way to be a pro, I've been a janitor, a mechanic, an auto-parts counterguy, and countless other gigs. I've also done the road. Busses, busses, busses, take a cab, board a bus. Done coast-to-coast tours with major acts. Also got to settle down and do theater gigs. Those are my favorite - the same chair for months at a whack! Done too many territory dance and quasi-jazz swing bands, but also quite a few real jazz groups too - the real kick! Lots of Concert Bands, Wind Ensembles and Symphony work too. Just love playing.
Anyway - this is a Clarinet Forum.
I play a 1969 Buffet R13, a 1974 & 1976 Selmer Series 10, and an early '50's Selmer Centered Tone. Those are the B-flats. I have a Buffet E-flat, a Yamaha Bass, and a very cool Ridenour C Clarinet. My "A" is a rare Selmer 10G from 1978. I also just added a Ridenour Libertas B-flat for my constant gigging in weird places.
Funny thing - the Ridenour Libertas is now my first choice for any gig! How about that!
I read on this Forum all the pro/con talk of Buffet/Selmer and other brands. I hear the talk on big-bore -vs- small bore. I get kind of amused at this. Listen to David Krakauer on his new Selmer Privilege. His sound is absolutely HUGE!
Well, this is an old curmudgeon's first installment, of more - or maybe not!
Ken Jarczyk
Woodwind Guy
Clarinets, Saxophones, and I own 2 Flutes
Ken Jarczyk
Woodwinds Specialist
Eb, C, Bb, A & Bass Clarinets
Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones
Flute, Alto Flute, Piccolo
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