Introduction hello from nottingham

[howell68]

hi there.

i'm a lapsed saxophonist just getting back into it with the help of this great site (nice one Pete). I studied at Leeds music college many moons ago and played semi pro mostly cabaret and rock and roll and anythng that payed the bills! i play a 1950's conn 10m with a lovely big bottom end, a link 7 star and rico royal 3 star. My inflences range from Ben Webster, King Curtis, Dexter Gordon, Sonny Rollins on tenor but also Parker, Konitz, Dolphyand Ornette Coleman and I love Steve Lacy. Enough rambling. Just to say again what a brilliant site this is!

 

[Bobby G]

Hey Howell, welcome to the Breakfast Room from Welwyn, Herts.

Nice horn, nice influences 🙂

Cheers, Bob

 

[mfox]

hi

 

[Pete Thomas]

Hi and welcome to the Breakfast Room. I was at Leeds too, recently went back there to do a seminar. Couldn't believe how much it's changed.

 

[howell68]

Thought you might have been when you mentioned Bill Charleson. Haven't been back for over ten years but people tell me it's all very different now. Love the site and think I've learnt more here than in 3 years at Leeds!

 

[saxismyaxe]

Hey Howell,
You've found a good place to start re-familiarizing yourself with the Sax. Check out Pete's excellent articles, they will be a big help I'm certain.

 

[Tenor Sax]

Hi Howell,

Warm Welcome from Lichfield Staffs.

 

[howell68]

thanks guys, It's nice to be in contact with a few like minded people.