Baritonist and west coast resident, Aaron Lington has released a new album. This is chapter 5 in the series he is co-leading as part of the bicoastal collective. A collaboration with trumpeter Paul Tynan. This album is a big band recording featuring all original compositions. Check out a sample from the album in the video below, or head here to get your copy!
We are probably well overdue for a Hamiet Bluiett solo transcription.
Thanks to Masahiro Totsuka there is a new transcription in the transcription repository of Hamiet’s from the album “Join Us” Check it out!
Leo P is often seen busking in the NYC Subways and has been gaining popularity with the band Too Many Zoos, which you can check out here.
It looks to have a pretty decent starting salary, and great benefits. The band is an excellent one and will probably be a great job for those who fit the requirements. For more information check out their website:
http://www.usarmyband.com/vacancies/vacancy—baritone-saxophone—the-us-army-blues.html
The application deadline is April 23rd. Good luck to everyone!
Full disclosure, in addition to being the curator of JazzBariSax.com I (Andrew Hadro) am also a product specialist for Vandoren. I’ve had a chance to try out the V16 reeds for a while now and I think they are going to be very popular. Here’s what I recently wrote about them:
“V16 reeds are mainstays among alto, tenor and soprano saxophonists and now the V16 reeds have arrived for baritone. Players can expect the same powerful tone with an exceptional edge especially in the lower register that will really appeal to baritone saxophonists. Whether its supporting a big band, playing in a funk section, or being a soloist, these reeds will give you the sound you need to be heard.“
Check out Vandoren’s official product page for the V16 reeds here.
NYC based twin-brothers, and saxophonists Will And Peter Anderson have created a Kickstarter project in their efforts to produce a tribute album to the late baritone saxophonist, Joe Temperley. They are also endeavoring to set up a scholarship in his name at the Juilliard School where Mr. Temperley taught for many years. Check out the video below, and CLICK HERE to check out the project on Kickstarter.
Ralph Miriello has written and posted an excellent article at huffingtonpost.com about the baritone saxophone, some of its practitioners and its history. They also have put together a list of 25 outstanding performances from a range of baritonists, with videos or sound samples included for each.
Head on over and check it out for yourself!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ralph-a-miriello/twenty-five-great-jazz-ba_b_14025276.html
They recently announced they are searching for a permanent baritone saxophonist to play in the band. Doubling on Bass Clarinet is required.
The deadline for the application is April 30th, 2017!
More info here:
http://www.ndr.de/orchester_chor/bigband/NDR-Bigband-Looking-for-a-Baritone-Sax,bewerbung232.html
Baritonist Danny Harrington recently posted a beautiful rendition of a classic ballad. Take a listen!