Everything Saxophone Podcast Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna Schwartz
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Each episode, your Host Donna Schwartz brings you interviews, news, and reviews with some of the most exciting saxophonists in the world today. This is the place for the saxophone community to come together and learn through getting into the minds of our saxophone heroes. Enjoy the show and make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!
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New Theo Wanne Saxophone Mouthpieces; NAMM Show 2024
I am consistently thrilled to visit the Theo Wanne booth at every NAMM Show, as they invariably unveil exciting new products. During the NAMM Show 2024, I had the pleasure of speaking with Matt Ambrose, the Chief Machinist, and Thomas Harris about the latest Theo Wanne saxophone mouthpieces.
Theo is considered the world’s foremost expert on the design and manufacturing of saxophone mouthpieces. As a child Theo was a traditional apprentice designing and building professional bicycle frames by hand. He learned to shape materials, braze, and jig at a young age all by hand.
In order to share his knowledge of vintage & hand modified products, Theo opened Saxophone Mouthpiece Heaven in 1998 in Philadelphia, PA, which became the world’s foremost knowledge database on saxophone mouthpieces.
In 2007, he started manufacturing his own line of mouthpieces and saxophones. He used the designs he had developed for his many famous clients, such as Mindi Abair, Joshua Redman, Chris Potter, Eric Alexander, Jan Garbarek, Nelson Rangell, Tim Price, Grover Washington Jr., etc.
In this episode, we talked about:
The new Theo Wanne Brahma Soprano mouthpiece Which styles are best for the Brahma Soprano mouthpiece Lakshmi Alto Sax mouthpiece & who it's best for Sneak previews! (Brahma Alto) New Brahma Bari Sax hard rubber mouthpiece- Coming Soon! You can catch their Bio, and the link to their website on our site.
This episode was proudly sponsored by Rovner Products, creators of fine ligatures for saxophone and clarinet for almost 50 years.
If you perform in Rock, Blues, Marching Band, Military ensembles, and are tired of getting drowned out by all the other instruments, you need to try Rovner’s latest offering, the LGX Ligature. Pure power without losing the quality of your tone. Just go to www.rovnerproducts.com for more info and to purchase.
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Legere Reeds French Cut; NAMM Show 2024
I had the pleasure of meeting Chris Kortschot from Legere Reeds at the 2022 NAMM Show, where he showcased some truly remarkable reeds. It was delightful to reconnect with him at the 2024 NAMM Show, where Legere unveiled their latest innovation, the Frech Cut reeds.
Légère Reeds Ltd. was founded in 1998 by Dr. Guy Légère and Dr. Mark Kortschot, driven by Dr. Légère's quest for a reed that matched the performance of moist cane without its typical drawbacks.
After numerous trials, the first sixty prototypes were crafted on a homemade CNC machine and sold out within half a day at ClarinetFest in 1998, signaling the beginning of the company's success.
Today, Légère Reeds produces advanced synthetic reeds for various single and double reed instruments, manufactured in an ultra-modern facility in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, and distributed worldwide.
In this episode, we talked about:
Which instruments the French Cut is available for French Cut Reed Sizes and comparisons to other reeds What makes the French Cut different from the other Legere models Legere's Exchange Program and much more! You can catch their Bio, and all of their links on our site.
This episode was proudly sponsored by Rovner Products, creators of fine ligatures for saxophone and clarinet for almost 50 years.
If you perform in Rock, Blues, Marching Band, Military ensembles, and are tired of getting drowned out by all the other instruments, you need to try Rovner's latest offering, the LGX Ligature. Pure power without losing the quality of your tone. Just go to www.rovnerproducts.com for more info and to purchase.
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Saxophonist & DJ Susanne Alt; Finding Her Own Voice
Susanne Alt, a versatile artist from Amsterdam, excels in saxophone, composition, DJing, and production. Born in 1978 in Würzburg, Germany, Alt showed early promise, winning the Siemens Prize for young talent in classical saxophone during her formative years at the Meistersinger-Konservatorium Nuremberg.
Alt's musical journey continued as she pursued jazz saxophone studies in the Netherlands, honing her skills at conservatories in Hilversum and Amsterdam. Her dedication led her to further education at the Universität der Künste Berlin, where she graduated with honors in 2003.
Since 1999, Alt has been captivating audiences with her saxophone performances, both as a solo artist and collaborating with DJs in Amsterdam's nightlife. Her venture into production began in 2004 with the release of "Nocturne" on her label, Venus Tunes, marking the start of a prolific career in music production.
In recent years, Alt has expanded her artistic horizons, delving into DJing and live performances characterized by her soulful, deep, and funky sound. Notable endeavors include "Venus Tunes Live," an all-female ensemble blending live instrumentation with DJing, and collaborations with renowned artists across various genres.
We talked about:
Jam sessions and playing with great musicians
How to not overplay
Her career as a DJ and House Music suggestions
Call and response in performance
Susanne’s insights into finding your own voice
Her new album and the influence of Roy Hargrove on her and on jazz music
And more!
The link to her full biography, along with more Resources for this episode, is on our website.
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EMEO Music's New Saxophone Mouthpieces; NAMM Show 2024
The EMEO, the pioneering digital practice horn for saxophonists, has expanded its offerings to include mouthpieces crafted from FDA-approved dental material and solid silver. Mouthpieces showcased at the NAMM Show 2024 are currently accessible for alto and tenor saxophones, as well as clarinets.
We talked about:
How EMEO is using FDA-approved dental material Why their solid silver mouthpiece is very interesting acoustically How to get more info on the EMEO mouthpieces
You can find their links on our site.
This episode was proudly sponsored by Rovner Products, creators of fine ligatures for saxophone and clarinet for almost 50 years.
If you perform in Rock, Blues, Marching Band, Military ensembles, and are tired of getting drowned out by all the other instruments, you need to try Rovner’s latest offering, the LGX Ligature. Pure power without losing the quality of your tone. Just go to www.rovnerproducts.com for more info and to purchase.
Want to support the show?
Become a Patron, and for as little as a $2 donation each month, you get searchable transcripts for the episodes, Bonus videos with extra tips and content, a full Podcast directory, and the ability to suggest future guests.
Go to our Patreon site for more info.
We truly appreciate our supporters, who help keep the podcast running!
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Lars Hueseler, Forestone Reeds; NAMM Show 2024
Founded by Lars Hueseler and a group of enthusiasts in late 2007, Forestone emerged determined to revolutionize the reed industry by overcoming the limitations of traditional cane and plastic reeds.
Led by Kazunori, a former manager at Japan's leading woodwind distributor Kawai, they devised a groundbreaking material formula: a blend of bamboo and PP. This innovative combination delivered the rich tones of wood with unmatched consistency through injection molding.
Forestone was the first to utilize natural fibers combined with synthetic materials, pioneering a revolutionary approach to reed manufacturing.
You can catch their full Bio, and the link to their website on our site.
We talked about:
What makes Forestone Reeds unique Different Forestone Reed Models Tips for trying Forestone Reeds This episode was proudly sponsored by Rovner Products, creators of fine ligatures for saxophone and clarinet for almost 50 years.
If you perform in Rock, Blues, Marching Band, Military ensembles, and are tired of getting drowned out by all the other instruments, you need to try Rovner’s latest offering, the LGX Ligature. Pure power without losing the quality of your tone. Just go to www.rovnerproducts.com for more info and to purchase.
Level up your sax experience! Unlock the benefits of becoming a Patron, gaining early access to all all NAMM Show 2024 episodes. Plus Everything Saxophone Podcast videos, searchable transcripts, and an array of bonus content unavailable anywhere else.
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Jody Jazz New DV HR Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece; NAMM Show 2024
JodyJazz crafts top-tier saxophone mouthpieces with patented designs and innovative manufacturing techniques. Favored by renowned saxophonists worldwide, each piece is meticulously hand-crafted in the USA, meeting the highest standards.
Founder Jody Espina, a distinguished saxophonist, recognized the crucial role mouthpiece design plays in sound and technique. His commitment to catering to students and professionals alike led to the development of exceptional mouthpieces, embodying his philosophy: "A mouthpiece for every player."
And speaking of exceptional mouthpieces, he showcased another amazing mouthpiece, the New DV HR Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece, during the NAMM Show 2024. Also, Jody was exceptionally funny during this interview. Watch the video to see Jody playing 2 saxes at once!
The link to his full biography, along with more Resources for this episode, is on our website.
In this episode, we talked about:
The New DV HR Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece What to look for when looking for your perfect mouthpiece Importance of the facing curve & why people like certain tip openings Special tip for how much mouthpiece to take in Hand Hammered Tenor Sax Mouthpiece The history of the Chedeville Mouthpieces & the New Jim Cantor Model and much more! This episode was proudly sponsored by Rovner Products, creators of fine ligatures for saxophone and clarinet for almost 50 years.
If you perform in Rock, Blues, Marching Band, Military ensembles, and are tired of getting drowned out by all the other instruments, you need to try Rovner’s latest offering, the LGX Ligature. Pure power without losing the quality of your tone. Just go to www.rovnerproducts.com for more info and to purchase.
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Customer Reviews
Max Ionata is awesome!
Thank you for your email interview podcast with Max Ionata. I was unfamiliar with his music until I listened to this podcast. I love his playing!! I have been listening to his album “Like” on repeat since I listened to the podcast. I am going to listen to his first interview now. Thank you for introducing me to his great music. I really enjoy your podcast - 10 out of 5 stars!! :-)
Very interesting and a well informed host.
Who knew we needed another saxophone podcast?
Donna is a great host who is very well informed and hip for someone who is young, well informed, smart, and passionate. Her interview with Demsey regarding the Michael Brecker Notebook publication was fascinating, even in audio. I’m looking forward to watching the video version, next.
Love it!
This is the best podcast for those of us who love the saxophone. I anxiously await each week’s episode. Great mix of guests and topics.