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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!

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!

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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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.”

Click here to read the full article!

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.

Click here to watch the video!

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!

Howard Johnson has a lot of experience travelling as a musician. He now has for sale one of his flight cases he uses to travel with his baritone saxophone.

Howard uses a flight case actually designed for golf clubs. He places his saxophone in its leather case inside of the flight case with some additional padding. This case works for a low A baritone. Any interested party can contact Howard for arrangements. hojotuba @ aol.com

This is the Vault #1000 by Golftravel.

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·         Product Weight: 19 lbs.

·         Rollerblade-style ball bearing wheels protected by recessed, wraparound housing

·         Padded top and tie-down strap

·         Tongue-in-groove aluminum valance with heavy-duty locks

·         Heavy-duty locking latches, premium quality handles, and approved TSA padlock

·         Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene is color molded throughout

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