hi - thanks very much for your kind comments. The mouthpiece is a metal Otto Link 4**** with a 5 tip opening. They were first introduced in 1935, so I'm assuming it was made mid to late 30's - early 40's. The 4**** Links have caused a lot of confusion over the years because the name has nothing to do with the tip opening or the lay - apparently - but with four 'star' saxophonists of that era who either helped design it or for whom it was made - to suit their playing style.
What a coincidence! I played until the age of 18, left the tenor under the bed for 25+ years, and on discovering it was a Conn 10M from 1936, decided it was too good to leave there. I've been playing 6 months. I want to sound like you on that horn in 6 years. Post more, because you will be my inspiration to continue!
Thanks for your kind comments ChRiSsY. I first started playing when i was 18, then gave up for a short period of only.... 32 years... and started again when I was 50 which was 6 yrs ago. Trying to catch up on 32yrs of lost practise. All the best.
It looks like it doesn't it, but this is because the camera has somehow mirrored the image and I can't find a way to re-set it. I'll use a better camera in future.
Hi,thanks for the information... i've got a similar programme that slows down stuff without the pitch change i'll give it a try... I'm using a selmer ref 54 631xxx lawton 7b and a vandoren jazz 3 reed.. i have a box set of Ben Websters' but unfortunately that track isn't on there so i'll let you know how i get on with it off amazon.. thanks again
thanks very much for your kind comments. If you're going to have a go at playing this, it might be best to learn it from the cd of the great man himself. You'll avoid all my mistakes then! You'll find him on amazon. Just search on Ben Webster Stormy Weather. You'll only hear 1st minute of the track, to whet your appetite, but worth it for the great piano intro alone. Try 'slow gold' software cd as well. It slows tracks down without losing pitch. All the best!
wow! listen to that tone! What mouth piece do you use?
captainpegs07 1 year ago
@captainpegs07
hi - thanks very much for your kind comments. The mouthpiece is a metal Otto Link 4**** with a 5 tip opening. They were first introduced in 1935, so I'm assuming it was made mid to late 30's - early 40's. The 4**** Links have caused a lot of confusion over the years because the name has nothing to do with the tip opening or the lay - apparently - but with four 'star' saxophonists of that era who either helped design it or for whom it was made - to suit their playing style.
316StSt 1 year ago
I watched this video with my teacher this afternoon. He thought it was really nice too!
i guess I wanted to show off my saxophone brother :-)
incognitoXL 2 years ago
This is still my favourite!!!
Very beautiful....
incognitoXL 2 years ago
What a coincidence! I played until the age of 18, left the tenor under the bed for 25+ years, and on discovering it was a Conn 10M from 1936, decided it was too good to leave there. I've been playing 6 months. I want to sound like you on that horn in 6 years. Post more, because you will be my inspiration to continue!
Lavendermauve 3 years ago
Haunting.....
gnormathegnome 3 years ago
Oh i thought that was a left handed saxophone untill i read the comments lol.
you should have seen me trying to figure that out lol
GREAT JOB!
that was beautiful
how long have you been playing for?
ChRiSsY966 4 years ago
Thanks for your kind comments ChRiSsY. I first started playing when i was 18, then gave up for a short period of only.... 32 years... and started again when I was 50 which was 6 yrs ago. Trying to catch up on 32yrs of lost practise. All the best.
316StSt 4 years ago
o man I've only played 2 years lol
ChRiSsY966 4 years ago
is that a lefthand saxophone?
domkeller 4 years ago
It looks like it doesn't it, but this is because the camera has somehow mirrored the image and I can't find a way to re-set it. I'll use a better camera in future.
316StSt 4 years ago
Just constructive criticisms. I don't mean to offend you. I know I love to be critiqued by the general public to better my horn playing.
The overuse of vibrato and the keys klinking along with not enough air going into the horn but escaping from your mouth is what I hear.
unacarafea 4 years ago
marie!
motonobu001 4 years ago
Hi,thanks for the information... i've got a similar programme that slows down stuff without the pitch change i'll give it a try... I'm using a selmer ref 54 631xxx lawton 7b and a vandoren jazz 3 reed.. i have a box set of Ben Websters' but unfortunately that track isn't on there so i'll let you know how i get on with it off amazon.. thanks again
dustysax 4 years ago
superb tone.... got to have a go at playing this!! what a great version... thought i was chilled out!! cheers man!!
dustysax 4 years ago
thanks very much for your kind comments. If you're going to have a go at playing this, it might be best to learn it from the cd of the great man himself. You'll avoid all my mistakes then! You'll find him on amazon. Just search on Ben Webster Stormy Weather. You'll only hear 1st minute of the track, to whet your appetite, but worth it for the great piano intro alone. Try 'slow gold' software cd as well. It slows tracks down without losing pitch. All the best!
316StSt 4 years ago