I recently played tenor saxophone part in Romeo and Juliet (1st & 2nd Suite) by Sergei Prokofiev with Zagreb Philharmonic and David Danzmayr conducting. This great music employs Continue reading
Joe Allard – Basic Principles & Pedagogy
Joe Allard, saxophone master, playing principles and pedagogy.
About great Joe Allard and his woodwind (clarinet and saxophone) playing principles and pedagogy. He was a professor of saxophone and clarinet at The Juilliard School (1956-1984), Manhattan School of Music (1970-1987), New England Conservatory of Music (1970-1987), Mannes School of Music (1971-1976). Continue reading
Možda – Brain Holidays
Brain Holidays – Možda @ YouTube
Marcus G – Lead Vox, Guitar
Martina Geber – Backing Vox, Percussion
Vanja Mrgić – Backing Vox, Percussion
Zdenko Ivanušić – Saxophones, Flute Continue reading
Brain Holidays – Politika Man (Official Video)
Brain Holidays, spot za Politika Man, novi singl sa albuma Save Peace Babylon Delete
Za vizualni dio spota je korištena video snimka s nastupa u Vintage Industial Baru, dok je audio traka originalna s albuma.
Marcus G – glavni vokal, električna gitara
Martina Geber – prateći vokal, udaraljke
Vanja Mrgić – prateći vokal, udaraljke
Zdenko Ivanušić – saksofoni, flauta Continue reading
Christmas Carols Arranged for Saxophone Quartet
At downloads page I am sharing my arrangements of the well known traditional Christmas Carols such as Silent Night, Jingle Bells and more for AATB saxophone quartet with soprano part substitute for 1st alto provided. I made those for DLSQ and we recorded them in 2011 and they were later released at Christmas Time, Christmas Medley and Medley Christmas. Continue reading
Charlie Parker, Minor 7th and II-V-I Patterns (All Keys)
Here are some Charlie Parker common licks / patterns in all keys used in jazz improvisations. Practice those lines slowly with clear and exact articulation and gradually add some speed. Also check out these lines (Rhythm Changes Lines).
Keep practicing and have fun!
The Duke Ellington Orchestra in Zagreb
Last Saturday (6 October), I had a pleasure to sit in as a substitute for alto saxophone with The Duke Ellington Orchestra at their concert in Zagreb. It was really great experience and enjoyment for me.
- © Photo by Dinko Bažulić
Careers in Jazz By Bill Anschell
Read Bill Anschell humorous story Careers in Jazz Continue reading
Rhythm Changes Lines (All Keys)
Here are Rhythm Changes licks – patterns in all keys used in jazz improvisations. Practice those lines slowly with clear and exact articulation and gradually add some speed. Also check out these lines (Charlie Parker, Minor 7th and II-V-I Patterns). Continue reading
Medley Christmas by Donna Lee Saxophone Quartet
Medley Christmas by Donna Lee Saxophone Quartet (DLSQ), this is a medley of four Christmas Carols arranged for saxophone quartet: Joy to the World, O Tannenbaum, Jingle Bells, We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Continue reading