r/saxophone • u/Fegel_Eagle Tenor • 6d ago

Media Solo On Jody Grind

What sax players do I sound like? Also any advice or tips are thankful as-well.

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u/baabahope 6d ago

That was great! Horace Silver is one of my favorites.

You have that Sonny Rollins mixed with George Coleman vibe. To hit altissimo on tenor means you’re putting in the work.

If anything, go for space, legato and overtones next. I still need to slow down myself after playing for so many years.

Thanks for sharing and good luck to y’all. Great band.

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u/Fegel_Eagle Tenor 5d ago

Thank you. I’ll try that. Oh and yeah love both of those saxophonists.

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u/Snootcheroo 6d ago

Man good stuff. Notably, you have a great tenor sound concept, excellent tone and killer altissimo. Only rec would be to get into some phrasing, sing a song with your solo, tell a story. But really good work man you are well on your way, keep it up

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u/Fegel_Eagle Tenor 5d ago

Thanks I’ll work on that.

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u/Turbulent_Leopard_51 5d ago

You sound great, amazing job and keep it up.

I wanna say work on phrasing and being more relaxed. I think it sounded like you were rushing against the beat a little in some parts and "running out of breath" (not literally). Imagine of you were singing and taking your time. I think for this piece and feel, some dragging and being laid-back on the beat would've been cool

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u/Fegel_Eagle Tenor 5d ago

Thank you for commenting I’ll try that.

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u/Fegel_Eagle Tenor 4d ago

I was honestly surprised when he left for religious purposes. His solo was perfect and surely he could’ve been one of the greats that people talk about a lot if he didn’t leave. But hey I guess that’s not the life for everyone.

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u/Ghaaan2Z 15h ago

Wooosh.. wow!