Category Archives: Music

Gettin’ Stuff Done

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Gandalfe

I like having projects, lots of them. But some sit on the whiteboard as a ToDo list thang for *way* too long. So what kind of things are on my whiteboard today. Here’s a snapshot in the life of me. … Continue reading →

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Meet Abby, a Sweet Collie

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Gandalfe

Abby was born on 31 March 2021 and named after Abigail “Abby” Sciuto of NCIS. She is a rough collie with a merle blue coat. We got her at SnoValley Collies in Issaquah, WA. Within a week of joining the … Continue reading →

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Good Bye Dad

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Gandalfe
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Snowmagadden 2021

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Gandalfe

It started snowing in the Seattle area, all of the PNW actually, yesterday and much to our surprise we got almost 9 inches overnight! Here the obligatory photographic proof. The chickens are not quite sure how to take the white … Continue reading →

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Painting the Homestead 2020

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Gandalfe

We downsized into this lovely home in 2011. It was a short sale and the home was built in the last depression (2007). After 13 years since it was first painted, and with a number of touch ups and repainting … Continue reading →

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Selmer Reference 54 Limited Edition Hummingbird

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Gandalfe

From a recent for sale ad: A rare alto from 2005, … this limited edition saxophone commemorates the 50th anniversary of the passing of Charlie “Bird” Parker and features an iconic hummingbird engraving on the bell. The Reference 54 series … Continue reading →

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I found one of my fav band teachers, Mr. Robert Lake

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Gandalfe

Originally posted on The Bis Key Chronicles:
There are at least two of my favorite stories to tell about growing up in the mid-west and being a sax player. One is when the Urbandale, IA middle school teacher picked a jazzy…

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Frank Ticheli ~ An American Elegy

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Gandalfe

From Frank’s FB page: When I composed An American Elegy in response to the Columbine Shooting tragedy, I thought it would be a singular episode, or at least a rare one, in our nation’s history. Sadly, I am constantly reminded … Continue reading →

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Project Band ~ People Turnover

Posted on January 27, 2018 by Gandalfe

Jazz is about being in the moment. ~ Herbie Hancock Every year my band has turnover. People move, get new, harder jobs, get divorced, … you name it there are so many good reasons for leaving a good band. Some … Continue reading →

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Makin’ Music: This year’s MJJO Recordings

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Gandalfe

“Making music together is the best way for two people to become friends.” ~ Hermann Hesse This year I decided to take my band to a recording studio, TopOfTheHill Music Studio. This is the second time I’ve done this. The … Continue reading →

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