Introduction New Member returning to Sax after 35 yrs

[ToneRanger]

I am just returning to the saxophone after a 35-year hiatus - I played Alto in middle school and was first chair Bari all 3 years of high school in concert, marching, and jazz band.

I picked up electric guitar during my senior year and it has been my main instrument since - did some touring and recording and now am content to play every week in my local church band.

Playing saxophone was actually a huge influence on my guitar playing as I learned to improvise in jazz band, and as a result of the sax background my guitar playing has more of a melodic, phrase-based approach that few non-pro lead guitarists tend to have.

Anyways, while cleaning out one of our church storage rooms we found a Blessing tenor sax in good condition - as it was unclaimed, my pastor let me have it, so I'm slowly getting back into playing for my own enjoyment.

I've got questions, so I'll post those in the appropriate spots - didn't really have internet in my old sax days so I'm looking forward to getting educated!

 

[ESJohn]

Good to have you!
I love the bari sax! Don't own one, though!

 

[Jeanette]

Welcome to the café and back to sax.

Jx

 

[peedeeblues]

Your church was a blessing in more ways than one! Welcome!

 

[MikeMorrell]

I am just returning to the saxophone after a 35-year hiatus - I played Alto in middle school and was first chair Bari all 3 years of high school in concert, marching, and jazz band.

I picked up electric guitar during my senior year and it has been my main instrument since - did some touring and recording and now am content to play every week in my local church band.

Playing saxophone was actually a huge influence on my guitar playing as I learned to improvise in jazz band, and as a result of the sax background my guitar playing has more of a melodic, phrase-based approach that few non-pro lead guitarists tend to have.

Anyways, while cleaning out one of our church storage rooms we found a Blessing tenor sax in good condition - as it was unclaimed, my pastor let me have it, so I'm slowly getting back into playing for my own enjoyment.

I've got questions, so I'll post those in the appropriate spots - didn't really have internet in my old sax days so I'm looking forward to getting educated!

Welcome back to the café!

First off, I just have to say that I love your forum name!

It's remarkable how 'playing sax' came around to you again after 35 years through discovering a 'foundling' tenor sax. Maybe you were always 'meant' to play tenor😉. I don't much about sax brands but a quick Google on 'Blessing tenor sax' turned up generally very good reviews.

I was also interested in your story of how your years playing sax first time around positively influenced your guitar-playing! I did it the other way around: guitar -> sax.

Looking forward to your questions!

Mike