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Thanks to Martin Schaefer, the 25th Pepper Adams transcription has been posted to the transcriptions page. This time on the song “Unforgettable” from the album Pepper Adams Quintet. 

Head on over to get a copy for yourself. Or have a listen below.

The Airmen of Note US Air Force ensemble has an opening for baritone saxophone. This group is one of the best military jazz bands, and would be an excellent position for anyone looking for a steady, high level musical job.

AUDITION DATE:
October 12–14, 2021

AUDITION MATERIALS DUE:
September 10, 2021

AUDITION LOCATION:
Washington, D.C.

Click here for the audition materials and details.

You can read about the Airmen of Note here.

★ Annual Starting Salary: $67,676–$70,160
★ Full military benefits
★ 30 days of vacation
★ Full medical and dental benefits
★ Post 9-11 GI Bill for college up to $80,000
★ Four-year minimum enlistment required
★ Maximum age at time of enlistment is 39

We have posted our first Jason Marshall solo transcription to the repository! Thanks to Itay Raiten for sending this one in. Its on the song “Downtown Bernini” from Jason’s organ trio album, Sign The Book.

Head over to the transcriptions page to grab a copy for yourself.

Thanks to Martin Schaefer for sending in not one, but two Ronnie Cuber solo transcriptions! They are both classic Cuber solos. The first is “I’ll Remember April” from the album Love For Sale that Ronnie did with the Metropole Orchestra. The second is “Star Eyes” from his album Cuber LIbre. Both albums were a big part of my early listening and feature some peak cuber.

So head on over to the Transcription Repository and download copies for yourself!

We have a number of saxophone harnesses and stands listed on the accessories page, but a new one was just added. This is a free-standing baritone saxophone stand that is intended for use standing up! Though I think the stand could be adjusted for use sitting as well. Its based on very sturdy drum hardware and is made in Germany. I have not had a chance to see the stand in action, so if you’d like a full review, checkout SaxophoneCentral’s full review on it.

The stand currently can only be purchased directly through their website here.

Let us know in the comments if you’ve had a chance to try it!

Thanks to Aidan Sears, we have a new Pepper Adams transcription up. This is on the tune ‘Tis’ from the album, ‘Julian’.

Head on over to the Transcriptions page to take a look!

Thanks to Jacob Tracy we now have two Brian Landrus solo transcriptions on the transcriptions page! They are both originals – “J.J.” and “Ruby”. Head on over to check them out!

There’s a Youtube video of the transcription as well, see below.