Introduction Hey, all!

[Reeds-N-Strings]

Long time lurker, new member. Returning to the sax after a 40+ year hiatus. Had my student horn (King Cleveland 613) overhauled in 2023 and I've added a few more to the collection since. LOVE vintage American horns. Started playing a lot more seriously over the last several months and joined a local community band at the beginning of this year. Feels great to be back in the saddle again! Guitar nut too. Love classic rock (Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Hendrix, ZZ Top), blues (B.B., Buddy Guy, SRV, Clapton) and jazz (Desmond, Cannonball, Getz). Joined this forum because I like vibe here vs. some others.

-Ron

 

[Jeanette]

Welcome to the café and back to sax 🎷🎷

Have fun here 😁
Jx

 

[Tenor Viol]

Hi, welcome

 

[Pete Thomas]

Welcome back to saxophone and the Cafe

 

[Woodpad]

Welcome, was it hard to get your embouchure back after 40+ years?

 

[dexdex]

Hi, welcome.

 

[Reeds-N-Strings]

Welcome, was it hard to get your embouchure back after 40+ years?

It wasn't too bad. I'm still shaking off some rust here and there. I took four sessions with with a local instructor back in November which helped. It's kinda weird; I basically picked up right where I left off in 1981. I still have a long journey ahead though. I'm playing with some REALLY good musicians now and having to work hard to keep up!

 

[Reeds-N-Strings]

Thanks for the warm welcome!

 

[MikeMorrell]

Welcome to the café! Enjoy being here!

 

[peedeeblues]

Welcome! Good to be playing with better musicians. You can only improve. It will stimulate you to practice. Don’t forget the long tones! Enjoy the ride.