Jules
Formerly known as "nachoman"
- 3,909
I’m not normally a particularly GAS-y sort of chap but, in an uncharacteristic shake up of my own set up, I’ve just acquired me a new tenor. My Mauriat’s served me faithfully for several years and always seemed perfect for my brand of maximum R&B and free jazz. However- I’ve recently discovered a horn which covers all those bases and feels to offer me more, well, sonic potential- for want of a better term. I’d never claim to be a great sax player but I know enough to know what works well and do get a chance to tinker around with a lot of horns- for better or worse....
Currently on its way to me is one of Trevor James’ new Raw/unlacquered, big bell horns (Stephen Howard’s done a very comprehensive review of this sax, which is well worth a read). Very excited about this one- I’ve got a couple of studio sessions coming up soon which are really going to put this horn through its paces….. soundscape, atmospherics which stand or fall entirely on tone and, to some extent, ease of harmonics (plus I've got good old Fat45 for a bit of a 1950s R&B workout). Will report back when I’ve got completely to grips with the new arrival…
Currently on its way to me is one of Trevor James’ new Raw/unlacquered, big bell horns (Stephen Howard’s done a very comprehensive review of this sax, which is well worth a read). Very excited about this one- I’ve got a couple of studio sessions coming up soon which are really going to put this horn through its paces….. soundscape, atmospherics which stand or fall entirely on tone and, to some extent, ease of harmonics (plus I've got good old Fat45 for a bit of a 1950s R&B workout). Will report back when I’ve got completely to grips with the new arrival…