RAY PIZZI Live-Solo Bassoon "Ode to a Toad" at IDRS

[raypizzi]

Ray Pizzi loves the bassoon, loves music, and wants to see and hear the instrument recognized in the many contemporary musical styles.

He has, through his performing, composing, education, and cheerleading, done more than any one person in history to promote the use of the bassoon outside of its traditional “classical” role. (Dr. Jon Beebe, IDRS Journal, 2010)

[stayoutofmyhouse]

Wow great. I love the sound of your bassoon, what kind is it?

[raypizzi]

@stayoutofmyhouse ..... Thank You. It's a Schrieber (1965) modified to use Heckel Bocals.

[stayoutofmyhouse]

@raypizzi Intersting. I have heard of Schrieber before but never herd of anyone as good as you using one. I personally play a Puchner and love it to death.

[jazzobassoon]

EXTRORDINAIRE

[cassi745]

Thirty years and counting; still the best -- thanks Mr. Pizzi, I would not be bassoon player and jazzin without your music!

[seentza]

Such a happy tune. Your sense of time, rhythm and groove is spectacular. 50,000*

[sigfagotto]

GENIALE!!!!!!!!! BELLISSIMO!!!

[LynFredrick]

Wow!My mouth is on the floor!Such a talented guy. Love it! x

[mermartinez]

Good what!!!!. Fantastic too.