What Instruments do you play?

[john m.]

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anyone else? comeon guys lets keep it going!

[Deaner5]

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I played trumpet from 5th grade through most of college. I was even in jazz band for two years in high school and also most of college. I wasn't a music major but still held my own and for a while I was the best trumpet our university had. Jazz band really got me into jazz/swing and I just love some of the standards now. The best was playing different gigs for crowds (we would do wedding and even played yearly at a low-security prison).

I still have my trumpet and play it sometimes. I have thought of joining a community band, but I would really love to be back in a jazz band. Plus our music department even made a trip to Brazil that we played a bunch down there so that was really fun.

Glad to hear we have some talented musicians around here.

[Barry N]

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I started playing drums at the tender age of 5.Went thru the whole gamut of equipment Slingerland then Rogers & ended up playing a Yamaha set. During the 60's played in a rock band,then graduated to a 18 piece jazz and big band. Ended my career ina 6 piece wedding band. Still miss it,still keep in touch with a couple of members of the rock band. Have no idea where the rest of them disappeared to.

[john m.]

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To cool guys! I love jazz! Probably my favorite music of everything, I play with a small combo band with my old teacher whenever I can. I agree on audiences, always fun playing for different people! Originally I wanted to try and be a studio musician but decided I didnt want to make it a career and start making it hard work. We should put together a MOL swing band

My grandfather actually when he was still flying for airlines had a beer with Count Basie! Thought that was pretty cool Id love to try out for my schools jazz bands also but its some stiff competition being at a mainly music school and all hahaha

[rusty bumper]

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I play a mean Hi-Fi.

Music runs in my family though.

My mother's side of the family used to have a jamboree of sorts years ago. Kind of like a southern hillbilly band, or bluegrass type of sound. As for the immediate family, my younger brother plays the electric guitar, and my older brother has a singing voice.

My wife is multi-talented.

She plays the piano and sings high soprano in church.

I have a very good ear for music, but I never tried to play any instruments.

[Deaner5]

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Nice to hear. One thing I love about jazz is the personalities in it. When we were playing Groovin' Hard, a Buddy Rich tune we talked about how Buddy Rich was kind of a mean guy and while playing the drums he would literally yell at his band members.

I have heard that Benny Goodman was sort of the same way. One of his sax players had a favorite reed they used and sounded great on and one day Goodman asked to see and and either never gave it back or broke it, I don't remember which.

Granted not all musicians are mean, but some certainly were. I also love hearing some rat pack stuff live and how they joked on stage and stuff. just great music and a show as well.

[john m.]

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Haha thats so funny I remember my old band teacher teling us the same thing about those guys before! I cant remember which band leader it was (couldve been Benny), but he told us at one time there was a recording a band member took of him chewing out the band on a bus.

Also heard there was some band leader who kicked out a member (trombone?) at the border somewhere Definitely some crazy guys! I love the rat pack also! One of my favorite groups, actually got a poster of them up in my room haha.

[TimelessHonda]

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I've played the Alto Sax for 10 years, with some Tenor sax on the side.

I can kinda sorta play the piano too.

[agp423]

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I picked up a different instrument each year (give or take a few months) starting in 7th grade all the way until college.

Piano/Keyboard
Oboe
Flute
Alto Sax
Percussion
Bass Guitar
Electric Guitar
Acoustic Guitar

[john m.]

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Wow! Really cool to see so many fellow sax players! We all know its the best

So anyone got any sound clips? I would love to hear some of yall play but dont wanna post mine alone

[Superior Shine]

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I play the DeWalt dw849. Nothing sounds sweeter than my "money maker".

[Eddie6th]

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I play the DeWalt dw849. Nothing sounds sweeter than my "money maker".

Are you a one man band or do you do some jammin' ?

[Hemin8r]

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I started with the Stand up bass at about 14 years old
Electric bass
Piano
Synthesizer Ensoniq ASR-10 which is where I did most of my programming on
Drums
Very little guitar
Messed around a bit with a Theremin

[john m.]

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We need to put together an MOL Jazz band

[john m.]

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Lets get some more responses and try to get some video clips!