Had a lesson last night, generally have one about every 3 weeks. I started with the Maiden Voyage Aebersold book about 6 weeks ago and am making good progress improvising. I recently bought a Link7*STM and have found it produces a much smoother sound than my 7* Ebonite and is less stuffy at the top end.
Last night we were playing an easy Gblues number. I play tenor (YTS62), the tutor plays Soprano and we alternate then play together. Anyway my tutor reckons that I am playing Coltrane 'angular' style with a Stan Getz West Coast sound and that the two don't normally go together. It went completely over my head for sure. He said it wasn't a negative just that perhaps I should try some different reeds. I am currently on Vandoren Jazz 3's.
He didn't seem drunk at the time (!) and as flattered as I am being compared to these two guys what reeds should I try? I actually like the smooth sound I have developed. Should I listen to some Getz instead and learn some of his licks?
Last night we were playing an easy Gblues number. I play tenor (YTS62), the tutor plays Soprano and we alternate then play together. Anyway my tutor reckons that I am playing Coltrane 'angular' style with a Stan Getz West Coast sound and that the two don't normally go together. It went completely over my head for sure. He said it wasn't a negative just that perhaps I should try some different reeds. I am currently on Vandoren Jazz 3's.
He didn't seem drunk at the time (!) and as flattered as I am being compared to these two guys what reeds should I try? I actually like the smooth sound I have developed. Should I listen to some Getz instead and learn some of his licks?