jak Swift

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Yeah, its pretty much ” horses for courses “, whatever suits. I like the a analogy of the placebo effect. If you are into fitting up your horn with Klangs, mysterious stones etc; I can imagine a much younger self, thinking ” yeah, this really works “.
The W W W has a !of to answer to.
Give a poor, lazy player the best horn out there, he’s still…[Read more]

There is a guy makes a good $$$ promoting all this stuff. Everything from ” magic stones “, Klangs, embouchure tools.
Every single one he gives a rave review.
I asked him ” surely ALL of this stuff can’t be for real ”
Starting players right now must have a hard enough time these days choosing a horn. This Tai secrecy, who makes what for who is a…[Read more]

Seriously, somebody made the point, did the greats; Webster, Hawk, Prez, use this stuff.
No !!! Did they sound unreal and set the benchmark ?
YUP !!
So many pointless gimmicks out there, but hey, if they work for you !!
Safe & Happy week folks..jak

No comment…..Snake oil !!

Jaquet gets a mention every time the Texas tenors come up. Illinois was the head honcho.
” Flying Home ”
” Hand Clappin “…Red Prysock.
Two tunes, a little daunting to say the least. I’d really like to suggest you guys take a look at the dots for both. Get these under your belt, your going places.
Yeah, Bro Cavefish, ole Illinois was one hep cat !!

Yeah, the ” night train ” guy. That track is a lot slower on the original take than people think.
This sounds pretty similar, same vibe anyhow.
Hope everybody’s good…later.. Jak

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Bada do dap, bada do dap; baba do BAH DAP DADDY.. LOL !!☺

Just had a look on pre loved Peter. Every mpc is a Lawton ..lol !!
Real nice Lupifaro about ten miles from me. Can’t afford it but might shoot over and give it a blast.
All Lawton’s….lol !! Well, I did say, I really didn’t mind keeping it. Might get a mpc head who gets carried away with the ” real early “…. It really is. No worries, well see…

Thanks Peter, I’m in the market for a hr tenorsax mpc right now; that’s why I’m selling the Lawton.
Between my Link, and Berg , I can get pretty bright.
Few wine bar gigs coming up. Sure I could use the link but I want that Getz whisper; that’s what the audience are gonna want too.
Options are open as to what. If the Lawton doesn’t sell, I won’t…[Read more]

What’s your opinion on the 10M Fan ” Merlot ” ?

Thanks Peter, best to you and the family….jak

Peter, hi mate. Longtime , how’s things ?
That’s a great tale, so you met the guy ….great !!
Heard not great reports about Jason’s work.
In short , I was told he was finishing the blanks his Father had left …end of story.
In saying that , the mpc snobs know it all.
A link has to be a 47 babbit with two rings, and the number in large font on…[Read more]

GRAHAM !! Thanks man. Yeah that ” head hands feet solo ” was solid.
Gato ? Not a big influence either, but I do like the way he makes his South American roots ( Bolivia ) come through.
Small world huh …😊

Yeah Johnny, the guy Geoff Lawton came from a real small town here in UK. Back then no www. I know a few players on American bases traded them for other mpcs. Gradually I guess they made there way into the US !!
James Carter, as I said , yeah , sounds great .
The price ? It is what it is man; fair I’d say, though I got it a little cheaper ?
If you…[Read more]

Sorry, its a 6B. Loud , bright. Check out James Carter, he’s been playing one for years .

Nice Johnny !! I guess its a getting older; ” live and learn thing “. Years back in a situation, man the air was blue !!
Now , its just not worth the hassle. If your not on the next guys wavelength; move along.
I carried years of crap, scenes, arguments.
Now…ITS ALL GOOD !!☺

There a certain telepathy vibe going on !!
Last coupla days, I’ve looked at this pad within ten minutes of one of my amigos here, talking to me.
Pretty funky !!😉