Links
Here are some of my favorite places on the web.
Jazzmen Duo: www.jazzmenduo.com
This is the web site of the piano/sax duo that I play in along with my partner Bernie Thompson. It's worth a visit. It contains our song list and several sound files. There are also photos and a section featuring our original material.
Montgomery County Concert Band: www.montcoband.org
The MCCB performs many free concerts during the year. In addition to the summer open air concerts, the band performs 2-3 formal concerts. It's a great mix of dedicated people.
Tim Price: www.timpricejazz.com
When I came out of my long hiatus a few years ago, it was Tim who put me on the right track. When I think back to where I started the second time around, I am constantly amazed at how Tim has helped me to develop musically. And along the way, we have developed a good friendship. Tim taught me that musical development is a journey that never ends, and it is the journey itself that is the essence of musical fulfillment. Tim's site has free lessons - enough stuff to practice for years. You might be surprised how many well known pros download and practice Tim's stuff. Also, there are a lot of interesting articles, pix, etc. Be sure to check out his blog.
Malarsky Woodwinds: www.malarskeywoodwinds.com
I first heard of Steve Malarsky through a recommendation. He is a true artist and craftsman when it comes to any kind of woodwind instrument. He is particularly well known for his work on double reed instruments, but his expertise shines through just as well on single reed instruments, including saxophones.
Sax On The Web: www.saxontheweb.net
This web site, that was started and is still maintained by Finnish saxophonist Harri Rautiainen, has become one of the premier resources for the saxophone on the web. There are tons of informative articles as well as a lot of free jazz etudes by Tim Price. Connected with this web site is also the Sax On The Web Discussion Forum. If you've got saxophone related questions, this is where you can get answers. A lot of talented players from all over the world contribute to this forum.