Jazz, Period. - "Fixing Things" Featuring Al McLean

Jazz, Period. - "Fixing Things" is an insightful vignette of saxophonist Al McLean - his passion for mechanics, 'build quality', and his instrument restoration process. McLean takes a 1925 King Bb soprano saxophone from pieces, to performance in this film, revealing a dimension of talent that is uncommon, but not unexpected from a player with such unmistakable passion.

Patience, focus and a deep respect underlay McLean's work. On his shop bench, and on stage, we are treated to a somewhat antithetical approach to modern life. Quality, and authenticity trump expediency... They just don't make 'm like they used to.

The Chateauguay Tenors

Al McLean & Cameron Wallis - Saxophones

Geoff Lapp - Piano

Richard Irwin - Drums

Rémi-Jean LeBlanc - Bass

Produced by Al McLean and Randy Cole

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Al McLean
• Cameron Wallis
• Rich Irwin
• Geoff Lapp
• Remi-Jean LeBlanc
• Ballad
• Jazz
• Bebop
• John Coltrane
• Musical Instrument
• H.N. White
• King Soprano Saxophone
• Pontiac Parisienne

[greylingwitch]

@altrane40

Thank you very much for the answer, I'll try to get the notes of this song.

[altrane40]

Hi Klaus! The song is called  "HE WEARS A PAIR OF SILVER WINGS" Words by Eric Maschwitz and Music by Michael Carr. I appreciate your nice comments!

[greylingwitch]

Hallo,

I like the song you play, but haven't heard it before. What song is it you play on this soprano? Your sound is nice and the lines you play are interesting.

Klaus, Frankfurt Germany

[Faz99Master]

Like a 'bavette à l'échallotte" !!

[CamTheCat]

Oh my goodness Al. You sound fantastic! We have to hang out...