Author Archives: Gandalfe

About Gandalfe

Just an itinerant jazz saxophonist trying to find life between the changes. I have retired from the Corps of Engineers and Microsoft. I am an admin on the Woodwind Forum, run the Microsoft Jumpin' Jive Orchestra, and enjoy time with family and friends.

Live Long and Prosper

Posted on February 28, 2015

Goodbye Mr. Spock, aka Leonard Nimoy. The New York Times sez, Leonard Nimoy, the sonorous, gaunt-faced actor who won a worshipful global following as Mr. Spock, the resolutely logical human-alien first officer of the Starship Enterprise in the television and … Continue reading →

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Guide to Late Bloomers ~ Returning to Music Performance

Posted on February 26, 2015

“If I were to begin life again, I would devote it to music. It is the only cheap and unpunished rapture upon earth.” ~ Sydney Smith Baby boomers are retiring in very large numbers. They are selecting hobbies that are … Continue reading →

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Giraffes and Sunglasses

Posted on February 25, 2015

Found this on Facebook and would love to find out who took the photo.

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Retirement Tales ~ Year One

Posted on February 19, 2015

“You know Jim, I’ve discovered that the more time one has, the more time one wastes.” ~ Byron Roberts (Suzy’s Dad) after hearing me talk about only having one job after retiring from the Army Reserves. Last year at this … Continue reading →

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MuseScore: Free Music Notation Software ~ AAA+ Rating

Posted on February 1, 2015

“As a musician I tell you that if you were to suppress adultery, fanaticism, crime, evil, the supernatural, there would no longer be the means for writing one note.” ~ Georges Bizet I just signed up for a gig to … Continue reading →

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Bucket List #3 ~ Attend NAMM ~ check

Posted on January 29, 2015

If you have a music bucket list, attending NAMM at least once should be on it. NAMM 2015 was held in Anaheim this year and hosted over 75,000 attendees. Opening day included a visit by the Disneyland band. The best … Continue reading →

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Can You Name that Saxophonist? ~ Take One

Posted on January 18, 2015

I see pictures of so many people who played sax that are surprising, at least to me. So here is the game today, can you name these musicians?         Good Luck! 

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