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TK Melody Harlem Nocturne Tenor Saxophone Review
T. K. Melody is a relatively new Taiwan based manufacturer of saxophones. With a brand recognition that is non-existent and a track record of near zero, this company could just be another spark...
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Recently, the time came to say goodbye to my 8 to 5 to pursue a career as a musician. It was a tough decision, but through the help and inspiration of friends and a bit of introspection, I realized it...
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Yamaha 52 Alto Saxophone Review
The Yamaha-52 Intermediate Alto Saxophone was my first professional instrument. With over ten years of experience with this horn, I’ve come to know its behavior and characteristics very well. Specs...
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Morgan Jazz vs Morgan Excalibur – Saxophone Mouthpiece Comparison and Review
Both the Morgan Jazz and Morgan Excalibur have a low, gentle rollover baffle, round chamber, and medium-short facing. Consequently, both pieces produce a medium-bright tone that gains edge as playing...
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I’m currently giving my site a revision from the ground up. It will be nice and tidy again very soon. My apologies for any inconveniences.
View ArticleAboubacar Sylla Brings African Traditional Music to the Next Generation
Abou Sylla (djembe and ballafon) puts a concert with some of the children of Austin. He is joined by Allison (dundun) and a few other players to express the musical culture and heritage of Guinea,...
View ArticleBacking Up Computer Data to Cloud Services
I recently had a two week old OWC SSD fail without having a backup in place. The most valuable thing I lost was some work records from Billings. I was very fortunate to still have the old HD I cloned...
View ArticleFirst Flight –“G Minor Funk”
Visual documentation of my first show with First Flight in at the Sahara Lounge. “G Minor Funk” is just one of those tunes that never gets old. Related show Artist: First Flight Date: Thursday, July...
View ArticleZoumountchi – Adeli Adelo
At the Sahara Lounge once again with Zoumountchi. Here we’re delivering the message of Adeli, Adelo which roughly translates to you reap what you sow.
View ArticleRussell Means: Americans are the New Indian
“American Indian Russell Means gives an eye-opening 90 minute interview in which he explains how Native Americans and Americans in general are all imprisoned within one huge reservation. “The history...
View ArticleDulse Seaweed Flakes and Beans
A heaping tablespoon of dulse flakes in a pot of beans to significantly enriches the broth when cooked with a generous amount of garlic and onion. The extra minerals from the seaweed must really...
View ArticleEssential Skills to Being a Politician #1
An essential skill to being a career politician is being able make perpetual promises you have no intention of keeping and still sleep in peace. Inspiration provided by John Trudell.
View ArticleWeb Development Project Workflow
What needs to be built or fixed? Example: You: I’d like some mobile optimization work done for my website mydomain.com What are the goals and specific wants of this project? Example:You: I want...
View Article“Everybody Loves the Sunshine”– Roy Ayers
My dad had this song on his mix-tapes. I remember mellowing out to this one while riding with him to see my Grandmother in Fifth Ward.
View ArticleSurvival of the Fittest?
When I look at how plants and animals live together I see cooperation, symbiosis, and abundance. When I look at how human beings live together I see hierarchy, leeching, seclusion, and scarcity. We...
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