Andrea – Tony made an excellent suggestion regarding Paul Desmond. And here is the Cannonball album which, in part, resulted in my becoming a music major:

http://www.cannonball-adderley.com/2.htm

All great ballads which Cannonball recorded in the 50’s.

As I mentioned above, I also think James Moody is a great ballad player too. Thanks again for your kind words!

Scott – I read somewhere that many of the Chinese cheapies are copies of either the Selmer or Yani horns. I was shocked it sounds so nice.

Zuki – Shucks! Maybe some day we can make some “beautiful music” together! HA HA. Glad to hear you’re gigging New Years. I haven’t worked New Years for the last 6 or so years (always going to MD to be with the Mom-in-Law)…. But I’m hoping to get a gig this year because we are moving her to FL in a couple weeks.

Randy



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