Author: MarlboroughMan
Date: 2013-01-21 14:58
Paula--
A while back I promised to try and post a sample of what a Selmer CT sounds like--I forget the thread, but since this thread is related to jazz clarinet, thought I would post the link here.
https://soundcloud.com/#marlborough-man/dr-livingstone-i-presume
I don't have good recording equipment, and I've had a lot of trouble blowing out mics...this is a transcription of Artie Shaw's live version of the solo from "Dr. Livingstone, I Presume"--it's one of those solos I use as a "test" solo on any clarinet I try to play. I made it on a small hand held digital recorder, placed in another room, so as not to blow out the mic...despite all that, it at least gives some idea of a CT's flexibility, "hold" and power.
To relate this to the OP a bit more seriously than my earlier post...depending on how far you take jazz clarinet, and what you want to accomplish, it could very well force a choice between your classical technique and jazz technique. To play the way I do on "Dr. Livingstone" made it impossible (for me) to play a standard classical set-up, at least the American style setup.
Having said that, there are so many ways to approach both jazz and classical, you don't have to be bothered by "one style". For me, Artie's approach to the horn was my path. Not for everyone, though--and many great jazz players have gone different directions.
Eric
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Post Edited (2013-01-21 15:22)
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