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Re: Mp for Jazz Bends etc

Author: Fuzzy
Date: 2020-04-20 06:02

Hi Late Returner!

Neat question.

I'm not certain I'm in the camp of believing you can achieve a similar sound by using similar gear though...or that it is even beneficial to try. Especially in jazz, a player's resulting sound has a lot to do with the player. The technique, the tendencies, the approach, the physical makeup, the embouchure (especially the embouchure), the air support, tongue position, fingering/placement, etc.

I would think there are many paths in which a person could "approach the sound" without starting with the same gear...or even similar gear.

I'm somewhat doubtful - even if given the gear Johnny Dodds played on, that a person would be able to approach Johnny's sound. For instance, Tim Laughlin plays one of Pete Fountain's old clarinets. While both players had/have that nice "fat" sound...I don't feel their overall sound is the same. They still each have their own wonderful sound.

I'm not offering this as discouragement, but rather encouragement. Don't let the gear (or lack thereof) prevent you from pursuing the sound you're after.

Warmest Regards,
Fuzzy

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