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#484191 - 12/16/19 09:29 AM OT - Merry Xmas All - Alto Sax Style
saxxman Offline
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Registered: 10/15/05
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Loc: Niceville, FL USA
Well, the wife and I are starting to pack things for the long drive north to MD for the holidays, so I thought now is as good a time as ever to wish you all a great and safe holiday season. Hoping all SZ'ers have an enjoyable and musical Xmas!

Here is a recording of me playing "Have Yourself a Merry Little Xmas". It was recorded in 1999 - just a year after spending the previous Xmas at Johns Hopkins dealing with Prostate Cancer. So, if this performance sounds a bit melancholy, well it sure was emotional facing that first Xmas after having the surgery. Hope you all enjoy this recording of me and my trusty old alto friend - and Merry Xmas all!

Have Yourself a Merry Little Xmas - Randy Sherwood
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PA4X, SX900 (Baby Genos), Roland U-20, L1 Compact, Way 2 Many Saxes

"My computer beats me routinely at chess - but it's NO MATCH for me at kick boxing!"

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#484196 - 12/16/19 09:43 AM Re: OT - Merry Xmas All - Alto Sax Style [Re: saxxman]
tony mads usa Offline
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Registered: 01/16/02
Posts: 14376
Loc: East Greenwich RI USA
Randy ... One of my favorite Christmas songs, beautifully done ... Thank you ...

And Prostate Cancer is another thing we have in common ... frown

Safe travels, have a Blessed Christmas, and a Happy HEALTHY New Year ...

God Bless ...
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#484200 - 12/16/19 09:48 AM Re: OT - Merry Xmas All - Alto Sax Style [Re: saxxman]
travlin'easy Offline
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Registered: 12/08/02
Posts: 15560
Loc: Forest Hill, MD USA
Great job, Randy, and while my PSA is relatively high, after 4 negative biopsies in 6 years, I really don't care. Damned biopsies hurt like hell toward the end, and long before prostate cancer would kill me, my lungs will do the number on me.

Gary cool
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#484201 - 12/16/19 09:58 AM Re: OT - Merry Xmas All - Alto Sax Style [Re: saxxman]
saxxman Offline
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Registered: 10/15/05
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Loc: Niceville, FL USA
Thanks Guys! PC is no laughing matter. And I agree w/you Gary - those biopsies are indeed a royal pain in the A$@ pun intended! Wishing you both a pleasant holiday!
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Randy

PA4X, SX900 (Baby Genos), Roland U-20, L1 Compact, Way 2 Many Saxes

"My computer beats me routinely at chess - but it's NO MATCH for me at kick boxing!"

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#484202 - 12/16/19 10:07 AM Re: OT - Merry Xmas All - Alto Sax Style [Re: saxxman]
sparky589 Offline
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Registered: 11/12/11
Posts: 1461
Loc: NJ
Fabulous!
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#484205 - 12/16/19 10:14 AM Re: OT - Merry Xmas All - Alto Sax Style [Re: saxxman]
cgiles Offline
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Registered: 09/29/05
Posts: 6703
Loc: Roswell,GA/USA
Randy, when they make an arranger sax that sounds like that, I'll be back in the market for one.

chas
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#484209 - 12/16/19 10:39 AM Re: OT - Merry Xmas All - Alto Sax Style [Re: saxxman]
saxxman Offline
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Registered: 10/15/05
Posts: 1433
Loc: Niceville, FL USA
Thanks Sparky and Chas!

Chas, yes, I agree. That's an old Selmer Mark VI that I purchased while in college - paid $400 for it - these days they are antiques for sure - but a nice full, clear tone and it (still) plays very well in tune across the horn. Happy Holidays guys!
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Randy

PA4X, SX900 (Baby Genos), Roland U-20, L1 Compact, Way 2 Many Saxes

"My computer beats me routinely at chess - but it's NO MATCH for me at kick boxing!"

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#484222 - 12/16/19 11:24 AM Re: OT - Merry Xmas All - Alto Sax Style [Re: saxxman]
tony mads usa Offline
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Registered: 01/16/02
Posts: 14376
Loc: East Greenwich RI USA
Randy, the Mark VI is the Gold standard ... My friend was offered thousands for his ...
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#484232 - 12/16/19 12:48 PM Re: OT - Merry Xmas All - Alto Sax Style [Re: saxxman]
rikkisbears Offline
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Registered: 12/22/02
Posts: 6020
Loc: NSW,Australia
Beautiful version Randy.
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#484234 - 12/16/19 02:15 PM Re: OT - Merry Xmas All - Alto Sax Style [Re: rikkisbears]
Dnj Offline
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Registered: 09/21/00
Posts: 43703
very nice .....would be nice to hear the same version done again today....and one on the sx900 using the Alto sax also...
keep them coming so nice to listen.

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