Lisa Parrott Releases a new album
Lisa Parrott has just released a new album entitled “Round Tripper“. It features a fantastic band and looks to include some great songs and compositions. Check it out at her website!
New Nick Brignola transcription
We’d like to thank Alec Trent once again for sending in a new transcription. This time its Nick Brignola playing the classic standard “Star Eyes”. Head on over to the transcription repository and check it out!
New album from Glenn Wilson
Glenn Wilson is a long standing proponent of the baritone sax with multiple albums as a leader and an extensive discography He is adding onto his already impressive collection with a new quintet album titled, Timely. Its a live recording – It swings like crazy and has a really interesting line up of tunes. Check out Glenn’s website here, the album is out today, so be sure to pick up a copy!
Tony Lustig at Birdland – 2/19/2015
NYC Jazz Baritone Sax fans will have a chance to catch Tony Lustig and his quintet at their Birdland jazz club debut on Thursday February 19th (6PM). Tony is a monster baritonist, we hope everyone can check it out! Extra details below..
New Gary Smulyan Transcription
Thanks to Mark Hiebert we have added a new Gary Smulyan transcription to the transcriptions page!
You’ll also notice that in an effort to be your one-stop-shop destination for all things baritone, we have started posting some additional transcriptions not hosted on this site around the internets. Be sure to check out those sites in depth too.
Always remember that listening to the recording of a transcription is more important than just reading the transcription, and transcribing it yourself will always be more beneficial. That being said, we hope you enjoy.
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Excellent article on baritone section playing
A new article by Mark Hiebert has been posted, care of the weekly Vandoren WAVE newsletter.
The article goes into depth about the many functions a baritone saxophone can perform in a big band and gives several very specific examples to illustrate.
“The baritone player must remain aware of his role in the music and changes his role to compliment the music. Often, the baritone is scored as part of the saxophone section, part of the trombone section, doubling the fourth trumpet, or doubling the bass player and bass trombone on bass lines. Even these roles can be broken down more specifically. Within a saxophone section, baritone will sometimes double lead alto in sax solis, sometimes play in unison with the two tenors, and sometimes play a part opposite the rest of the section with a call and response to the altos and tenors. Within a single eight bar phrase, the job can also change from one section to the other and back again.”
A Serge Chaloff transcription
A new transcription has been posted to the transcriptions page, finally adding Serge Chaloff to the lineup of transcribed soloists. Thanks go out to Serge Bogdanov for sending in this one.
Great news for US travelling musicians!
As of March 1st, 2015 airlines in the US will officially be allowing musicians to use their instrument as their 1 allowed carry on item. The only restrictions are that the instrument must fit in the overhead or under the seat at time of boarding.
New Page: Accessories
We have just created a new page featuring some of the most popular accessories for the baritone saxophone. Check it out!
We’ve also updated several of the Articles and the upcoming gigs page too. More on the way!
New Ronnie Cuber Transcription
Luke Miller has been kind enough to send us another transcription. This time from Ronnie Cuber on the tune ‘Groovin’ High’ from the 2012 album, Boplicity. Head on over to the transcriptions page to check it out!