BOTM BOTM August 2020 - Violets for your furs

[B Flat]

Here's a rushed one from me.
The reed started to swell up pretty badly through this and it was a real struggle to get through.
Should have used my trusty old fibracell.

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Nick.

 

[U CAN CALL ME AL]

Quick take to support thread. Leblanc full Rationale alto original Vito Melodia 2V mouthpiece 3H Rigotti reed. The mouthpiece is very big almost a gobstopper but nice sounding!

https://soundcloud.com/user-550962391%2Fviolets-for-your-furs

 

[rhysonsax]

Quick take to support thread. Leblanc full Rationale alto original Vito Melodia 2V mouthpiece 3H Rigotti reed. The mouthpiece is very big almost a gobstopper but nice sounding!

https://soundcloud.com/user-550962391%2Fviolets-for-your-furs

Nice take and good sound but the alto is very quiet in the mix.

Rhys

 

[nigeld]

but the alto is very quiet in the mix.

I quite liked that - it seemed to fit the style.

 

[guidocreo]

I love the Billie Holiday version of this - great choice! Here's a tenor version using an Otto Link 5* Tone Edge. I quite like the sound but the table is badly warped, so I will be sending it back.

Fat and flavourosus sound, lazy and nice rendition.

 

[guidocreo]

Here's my version:

https://soundcloud.com/user-935648777%2Fviolets-for-your-furs

Solid, precise, reliable!

 

[guidocreo]

I have a Hal Leonard book in their Jazz Play-along series called "Nat Adderley 10 Favorite Songs" and the backing track follows his nice recording of this month's ballad. I played it on soprano:

Violets for Your Furs - Rhys Soprano V1.mp3 - Box

Rhys

Nice sound, nice backing, nice execution.

 

[guidocreo]

Here's a rushed one from me.
The reed started to swell up pretty badly through this and it was a real struggle to get through.
Should have used my trusty old fibracell.

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Nick.

Here's old Nick! Where is my cigar and my drink? Nice sweet sound and smoked rendition.

 

[guidocreo]

Quick take to support thread. Leblanc full Rationale alto original Vito Melodia 2V mouthpiece 3H Rigotti reed. The mouthpiece is very big almost a gobstopper but nice sounding!

https://soundcloud.com/user-550962391%2Fviolets-for-your-furs

Nice sound, gentle and very close to pitch and style.

 

[Adrian63]

@B Flat : Nice one !!...
@U CAN CALL ME AL..good job bud . I'm really interested in Rationale horns...
Could you give some explanation as to the concept ; maybe a shot or two if you get a chance ? It would be most appreciated
Have a good day folks...

 

[U CAN CALL ME AL]

@Adrian63 follow this link:

LeBlanc Rationale Alto Sax

The pics are not very good but will give you an idea the keywork which is nickel silver plated not obvious in the pics. The F# key is very unusual operated with ring finger or little finger of the left hand. The G# mechanism is quite complex. There is an extra D# key operated by lifting the 3rd finger of the right hand making this trill very easy. While fingering A or B with the left hand closing one or any of RH F,E or D will lower the pitch by a semitone ie Bb and Ab. Just holding down RH F,E or D or any combination will play C2. The keywork is very precise and regulation adjusted by screws and lock nuts. The pads, those that I have replaced, have not had any shellac or glue merely held in by the screwed resonator.
This was the first proper sax I owned after a TJ Artemis and is by far the easiest blowing best intonation on any sax that I have owned.
Regards Al

 

[Adrian63]

Thanks very much Al...
It's going to take a few 're reads to get my head around the nuances but it looks great and if it plays that well has got to be a good choice.
They have always interested me : I know a guy in Holland..a fabulous player who swears by his Rationale tenor ; says he'll never go back to playing " traditional " horns .
I seem to remember it gets a little complicated in that there are Rationale; semi Rationale and possibly more variants..all good stuff.
Enjoy it man and thanks again.
Have a good day..
.

 

[Mark Hancock]

I had a fumble about on the soprano. I must remember to edit out the finger snaps!

 

[Johnrydal]

Beautiful ballad. Not one I’ve heard before. Shame on me.

 

[nigeld]

Beautiful ballad. Not one I’ve heard before. Shame on me.

There's still time to post a recording.

 

[nigeld]

We have come to the end of the month, and I would like to thank @guidocreo for acting as host and introducing us to a ballad that was new for some of us. I would also like to thank the contributors and to encourage new members to join in.

As usual, the thread will remain open, so further contributions are welcome after the end of the month.

 

[guidocreo]

I like close this thread with a take on soprano:

View: https://youtu.be/kC5xvxTsG7w


Thanks to @nigeld and to all the contributors and the listeners.

My best wishes to next month's ballads.

Ciao and keep you safe