Times Change3 reviews
Wayne Escoffery

Nagel-Heyer Germany, 2002

Young Lion in a league of his own

+ A great tenor player with a classic jazz style
+ This is a rave!

I had the privelege of hearing Wayne in an impromptu appearance at Wally's Cafe in Boston with the John Lamkin/Darren Barrett band. When he started playing, the crowd stopped talking and paid attention. That happens once in a blue moon at Wally's. I'm fairly confident that no one is playing tenor ...
  
  











  



  
Intuition1 review
Wayne Escoffery

Nagel-Heyer Germany, 2004

not as good as the first

I loved "Times Change," but this one disappointed me. It is uneven, hard to listen to, and none of the tracks really stand out. Ironically, the musicians on "Intuition" are better known and arguably superior to those featured on the first album. It just goes to show that individual talent does ...
  
  











  



  
Art of Saxophone Playing31 reviews
Larry Teal

Alfred Publishing Company, 1963

Great book

+ The Ultimate Reference Guide
+ The "Saxophonist's Bible"
+ A must-have book for saxophonists
+ The Art of Saxophone Playing
  
  











  



  
Russel Peck, Composer1 review
Russell Peck, Paul Anthony McGrane, ...

Albany Records, 2000

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CD not yet available, Please send info asap and I will order and submit a review. I have put stuff in forms in order to submit
  
  











  



  
My Favorite Things [Deluxe Edition]47 reviews
John Coltrane

Atlantic / Wea, 1998

The greatest song ever recorded

+ A triumph of traditionalism
+ Great sopran sax by Coltrane.
+ Same Name Different Album
+ My version contains only three tracks.
  
  











  



  
Tenor Excursions
Nicolas Chedeville, Frederic Chopin, ...

Ranch Records, 1995
  
  











  



  
25 Daily Exercises for Saxophone8 reviews
H. Klose

Carl Fischer Music Dist, 1995

Great Saxophone Workout

+ H. Klose
+ Charlie's Dailies
+ Bird studied Klose
  
  











  



  
Simply Gifts4 reviews
Stephen Dankner, Walter S. Hartley, ...

Albany Records, 2000

American Record Guide review

+ Uneven, yet daring and beautiful performances
+ simly gifts, Gwozdz
+ simly gifts, Gwozdz
  
  











  



  
Special Hand'ling: The Music of George Frideric Handel2 reviews
George Frideric Handel, John Paul, ...

Romeo Records, 2002

wonderful

+ Special Hand'ling

Larry Gwozdz is a very competent and skilled saxophone virtuoso. These recordings of the Handel sonatas are beautiful and very authentic to the baroque style. His tone is dark, warm and round and is perfect for this type of music. This is an esssential cd for any classical saxophonist and for fans ...
  
  











  



  
Ballads: John Coltrane (Deluxe Ed) (Bonus CD)6 reviews
John Coltrane

Umvd Labels, 2002

Jazz Giant "Meeting His Audience Halfway"

+ John Coltrane at his surprising softest and most beautiful
+ Masterpiece Revisited

This is the John Coltrane album that I always knew was out there, but could never quite find. Beautiful, understated playing, that still maintains the rigors of his avant-garde style, without overwhelming the listener with a barrage of notes. Coltrane is in top form on these tunes, bringing his ...
  
  











  



  
Round Midnight51 reviews
Dexter Gordon, François Cluzet

Warner Home Video, 2001

One of the top films of the Eighties!

+ Extraordinary film
+ For the record.......
+ A Must Have
  
  











  



  
Wynton Marsalis - Blues & Swing3 reviews
Wynton Marsalis

Geneon [Pioneer], 2002

Great Wynton!

+ Awesome Jazz DVD !!!!

Whoever says that Wynton can't swing obviously hasn't listened to him lately. As for Harry James, he didn't play bop! Bop isn't a heavy swing. Wynton shows his versatility and technical prowess on this one! I only wish that he would go back to playing with the fire that he plays with on this ...
  
  











  



  
Solo Plus: Alto Saxophone with Piano Accompaniment (Solo Plus: My First Recital)
David Pearl

Amsco Publications, 1999

An outstanding collection of twenty-three light classics and folk songs from around the world expertly arranged for the first time recitalist. With a printed piano accompaniment and a play along CD. Songs include: A Media Luz, Amaryllis, Dubula (Shoot), Matilda, Solace, Song of the North, and Trio.
  
  











  



  
Tipbook - Saxophone: The Best Guide to Your Instrument11 reviews
Hugo Pinksterboer

The Tipbook Company, 2002

Very Helpful!

+ Tipbook
+ Good but could be better
+ A well of information for beginners
+ For Beginners+
  
  











  



  
Gould: Diversions/Ward: Concerto/Peck: Upward Stream3 reviews
Morton Gould, Russell Peck, ...

Koch Int'l Classics, 1996

Steve Carmichael, Saxophonist

+ The one to buy
+ The definitive classical tenor saxophone recording

With this record of three major works for the tenor saxophone, James Houlik has given the world a much needed lesson in Tenor saxophone. The compositions are performed most beautifully. Russell Peck's "The Upward Stream" will take you on a ride that you won't want to end. James Houlik's lyricism ...
  
  











  



  
Saxophone Colossus (20 Bit Mastering)75 reviews
Sonny Rollins

Prestige, 1999

all jazzed up!

+ from the pages of amazing stories.
+ Rollins the master
+ What More to Say?
+ One of the greatest pieces of recorded music ever
  
  











  



  
Blue Train63 reviews
John Coltrane

Blue Note Records, 1997

Blue Train

+ He needs no cushion - he has his launchpad
+ Jazz doesn't get any better than this!
+ This is my title
+ i often wonder.
  
  











  



  
Solo Plus: Christmas: Alto Saxophone With Piano Accompaniment (Solo Plus)
David Pearl

Amsco Publications, 2000

An outstanding collection of 15 classic Christmas tunes including The First Noel, Jingle Bells, O Holy Night, Silent Night, What Child Is This, and more favorites.
  
  











  



  
The Commitments (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)110 reviews
Michael Aherne, Robert Arkins

20th Century Fox, 2004

Finally a Dolby Digital 5.1 Soundtrack!!

+ Great music, great entertainment, great acting
+ Classic Rock and Roll Musical
+ Great transaction.
  
  











  



  
Solo Plus: Classical ALTO SAXOPHONE with Piano Accompaniment (includes a CD)
Music Sales Corporation, David Pearl

Amsco Publications, 1998

Easy-to-intermediate arrangements, including To A Wild Rose, Pomp And Circumstance, Red River Valley, La Paloma, Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2, and Fantasie Impromptu.