Tag Archives: jazz

Pacifica Big Band’s First Gig of the Year 2024

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Gandalfe

Our first gig of the year was a dance that was cancelled last year due to covid. So many dancers, so much joy. It’s good to be back. We featured our jazz clarinetist, Lauren and she never fails to impress… … Continue reading →

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Pacifica Big Band Summer Joy

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Gandalfe

I really enjoyed this year of music. So many good songs, so many great musicians, I often wonder how long I can ride this train. Of the four ensembles I run or participate in, the big band is my favorite, … Continue reading →

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Por Une Cabeza

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Gandalfe

At our last dance performance my wife Suzy put down her tenor sax, picked up a clarinet, and joined Lauren on the stage for this lovely duet. So many happy dancers, such a nice arrangement. I heard another band doing … Continue reading →

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Last GOLD Big Band concert of the Year

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Gandalfe

As is my custom for this band, this was the last concert for 2022. I like to take November and December off to enjoy the holiday season. The rest of October we will be sightreading some charts to pick new … Continue reading →

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The Royal Room ~ Seattle

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Gandalfe

My big band, the Seattle Solid Gold, performed at the Royal Room in Seattle this week. No, really! It was in South Seattle which can be a sketchy part of town. Parking was … well, let’s just say challenging. But … Continue reading →

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The Summer of Music 2022

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Gandalfe

As we exit the pandemic constraints and start performing again, there is a collective sigh of relief from the band and the audience. We happened upon a pro photographer, Brian Fioca who took some pictures this year. Life is good. … Continue reading →

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Robin Hilt ~ Jazz Vocalist

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Gandalfe

Photographer Mark Gladding took some pictures of my band at a charity event last weekend. I’ve seen maybe ten of the hundreds of photos he shot. This one is my favorite so far: Robin Hilt is one very special and … Continue reading →

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Lament in Bb: Soloist Block

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Gandalfe

Ever wonder why more players can’t solo? I do. I used to think I was a decent soloist. That was until I started taking lessons. I’m in year 5 of lessons and I find that now that I understand more … Continue reading →

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Music Theory Cheat Sheet

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Gandalfe

The musician’s alias at work often comes up with gems such at this one: It would be nice to provide attribution for this if anyone knows the owner.

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