UK [Archive] - Sax on the Web Forum

Mendokusai

03-08-2003, 06:47 PM

I'm sure I'm not the only one but so far I've not noticed any bios from the UK.

I'm a newcomer to the world of sax, I've been playing for about 15 months. Unfortunately due to ridiculous amounts of work I'm pretty much restricted to around half an hour of play a week (at the moment I get too tired after that) and I've had to postpone my lessons for a while.

I do enjoy playing the sax though, I just wish I had more time to practice.

Phil

singlereed

03-09-2003, 09:50 AM

I'm from the UK, and there are a few others.

saxygirl

03-09-2003, 01:57 PM

im from the uk and i know there are some other people too

ajcurtis

03-12-2003, 02:26 PM

I'm from Broughton just outside Scunthorpe in N Lincs. I do feel better for getting that off my chest. Play the alto love listening Desmond Pepper, Niehaus, Donaldson, Davis and Thomspon :?

johnc

03-12-2003, 09:25 PM

Hi . I own / run Eastcoastwind a sax specialist in the UK. I mainly supply the good sax shops around the UK with Runyon Mouthpieces / Charlie A gig dust/Consoli ligs/ Pad clamps and repair vintage horns etc etc. We specialise in finding US products and bringing them to the UK. Basically all you read about on this board. Its good to see a few UK participants.

Greyduster

04-18-2003, 03:07 PM

Hi. I'm from the the UK North Lancashire. Been playing tenor for two and a half years. Just love it but I don't practise enough, (surprise surprise) Have just been able to treat myself to a Yani 991 AWESOME

Chris-Sax

04-18-2003, 07:06 PM

Im up here in Scotland!!! 8) Studying music at Strathclyde university.

sally

05-01-2003, 11:14 PM

I'm living in sunny Truro at the moment, tho it was raining today :( Going to Birmingham Conservatoire in Septemeber. whoever it was from Scunthorpe, I WAS BORN THERE!! only live there for 3 years tho, so not much scunnyness left in me in afraid! :wink:

Amy

05-05-2003, 06:28 PM

Yay! :D I am also from the UK! Kettering in Northants to be precise! :D

cmelodysax

05-12-2003, 10:26 AM

Yup, UK as well (Dorset now, prev. Berks & Cornwall) - rebuilding C-Mels, alto's and clari's - plus playing jazz (mostly tenor) when I get the chance. Regard, Alan.

StewartMilton

05-16-2003, 03:59 PM

Hi

One more from UK.... I'm in Chippenham, Wiltshire.

Play tenor (Kohlert stencil) and clarinet in a Bristol based church worship team, and have just bought my first alto (Yeah, I know most people do it the other way round, but I've never been one to follow the crowd). Am loving the Alto (a 40's Pan American), I can see it getting a lot of use in the future.

Love to hear from anyone nearby, particularly the Dorset based technician above!

srmiltonATbtinternetDOTcom will find me.

All the best,

Stewart

mad2002

06-10-2003, 02:05 AM

Hi, I'm also from the UK but actually I'm playing in a band currently in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada at the moment. I'm from Calne in Wiltshire originally - so hi there Stewart Milton!

I've been playing alto sax for about 15 years - started on a tenor that got stolen, after which I could only afford an alto! Currently doing latino style stuff with a Mexican guitarist friend, as well as some blues and jazz on the side. Would LOVE to get a new mpc for my pretty knocked about Yamaha alto, but having trouble finding one I like! Hope you guys in the UK are having a decent summer out there - it's FREEZING here -still, moving on to Boston soon! 8)

hannibal

06-10-2003, 02:53 PM

Hi All

I was born and raise in Cincinnati Ohio but emigrated to the UK 6 years ago (long story, and only slightly interesting). I bebopped around from Worcester to Bath to Cardiff and have now settled in the Forest Of Dean, Gloucestershire, where I own a children's home. Due to be married to a nice British lass in September and just had my UK passport application approved- so it likes you are stuck with me for good!

I currently play bari in the Monmouth BiG Band but generally find the scene here in Gloucestershire pretty dismal. Not many gigs, and unbelievably NO jam sessions. Reluctantly woodshedding and hoping to make enough contacts to get something happening. The scene in Bath/Bristol was pretty cool with lots going on.

Would love to hear from other horn players around my area- I'm getting fairly bored with practicing to just Aebersold Play Alongs. Thank goodness for cyberspace!

Hannibal

uksaxman

06-21-2003, 09:26 AM

I'm based in Southampton, spent 9 months in Essex, (Bassement bar in Chelmsford, can be a cool jam on Tuesdays). PLayed sax (A,T, & S) 18y, have Yanis, Yama, & Elkhart on sop (ok, not cool, but not a lot of call for sop), love Dukoff's on alto, Gregory custom/Guadala's on Tenor, links on sop, like to try selmer soloist. Where are the funkiest jams in the UK?
How about starting a players convention in UK? in the middle of the country?
Cheers
Brian

johnc

06-26-2003, 07:14 PM

Hi. Im thinking of booking a stand at this years music Fair in Birmingham in November. I went last year and its full of guitar heros. I didnt have a stand but would love to have given the guitar headbangers a run for their money with a mind blowing Quantum 10 with spoiler. They wouldnt know what hit them. If you want to talk saxophones we have a saxophone stand at this years British Music Fair next week 6th -7th july in Birminghams indoor arena. Its mainly for the retail trade but we are there so will invite everyone who can blow a note and anyone who wants to talk saxes. If you get stopped at the door ask for John on the East Coast Wind stand and I will get you in. I found Alex Cardy who was the ex Myatts horn man up a firemans ladder. He will be there with me on the stand up to no good. Try out those Steve Goodson saxes you all hear about but cant get. We have a large supply of gig dust to keep us going. Come on down brother saxes.

Billy The Fish

07-16-2003, 10:36 PM

I am in Milton Keynes (but it's not my fault ! :oops: - check my mini-bio in the relevant thread.

Billy The Fish

baritone

12-04-2003, 09:20 PM

hi, is it this reply is a bit late? If anyone sees this one, I will be so glad.

I am currently in Wye,Kent, and will be here in the next 3 yrs.

I am 20yrs, play sax for 4 yrs....though only followed a teacher for a yr. I have a Yamaha YAS 32, a Selmer III sop, and a Conn Ladyface 10M tenor....though I also got an C melodey from usa.

feel free to contact me: tuet.chik@ic.ac.uk

:lol: :roll: :oops: :P

rico vandoren

12-15-2003, 10:53 PM

blueboy

02-02-2004, 05:03 PM

Serephina

02-03-2004, 02:45 PM

I live in Derby and am a clarinet/recorder player who has just finally given in to a persistant voice inside my head and bought an alto sax... 8)

Greyduster

02-03-2004, 10:22 PM

Hi Seraphins. I posted earlier in this thread. Live in Morecambe now but come from the Derby area and my mum still lives in Duffield. Hope you enjoy playing your new sax. This is a great website to pick up information and advice.
Greyduster.

Pheonix

05-10-2004, 01:22 PM

Rico Vandoren, I'm also in St Helens, UK

Small world, eh?! :)

How are you progressing? Out of curiosity, who is your 70 yr old teacher? I've been looking for a top teacher round here for ages and started lessons (again) last week from a guy on the Wirral.

Hi you guys, I have just started playing the Alto. I live on the Wirral, but have a good sax tutor in Warrington, where my office is. If you need any details PM me.

sorelip

05-11-2004, 04:12 PM

Hi I'm Charlie living in Monmouthshire, South Wales - started playing tenor about 9 months ago - interested in hearing from any other sax players in the area

c

Infidel

05-18-2004, 05:20 PM

Hey Im from the UK also! 8)

Im from Bristol, but studying at the university of aberystwyth (wales), Ive been playing the alto for around 6 years now, though im still not any good lol, Im moving onto the tenor which I will be buying over the summer!

feel free to `dd me to your contact/messenger links anytime, internet_infidel@hotmail.com

look forward to hearing from you :)

1ngram

06-07-2004, 10:24 PM

Just found this thread.

I'm in Aberdeen in Scotland. I've been learning sax for about three years or so. I have a Superdynaction Tenor (and a Yamaha I picked up locally), a Buescher Trutone alto I got cheap on ebay and a B&M soprano I found even cheaper. I'm not very good but I'm keen. Unfortunately until I can managed to retire I'm aware that I just dont have enough time to practice. I havent learned chords or many scales though I understand modes better. Been listening mainly to Tina Brooks and Hank Mobley - one of these days I will manage something like that!

Ideally I would like to find a trumpet player on the same level as me to practice with but anyone else with a sax locally would be a godsend.

Is there anyone else up here?

1ngram

mellowtone

06-07-2004, 11:34 PM

Hello all. I live in the North-East, in between Tesside and York and I have been playing tenor for a couple of years.
Anyone in the area fancy a jam?
N/S, GSOH, A/F :wink:

francois

06-08-2004, 04:43 AM

Well, I've been reading SOTW for a few months now and I had not noticed this thread.

I'm in Market Harborough, not far from Paul and Amy, although as you have guessed from my first name, I'm originally from the other side of the Channel. But with 10 years in the UK, and drinking tea, I have become semi-civilised. :wink:

Playing the sax is a recent pleasure for me and I feel it's going very well. Of course, as a decent piano player who can read scores, it's easier when you only have to concentrate on the embouchure and the fingers.

I've just upgraded to a Yamaha YAS-62 and that has only served to increase the pleasure of playing after starting with an Earlham. That wasn't a bad sax but the Yamaha is just miles better.

One thing, if we organise a jam one day, I have the keyboards !

Happy playing,

Robaldo

12-13-2004, 07:28 PM

Lancashire, on th'moors between Bolton and Blackburn!

I'm a tenor player of about six years, who's just bought himself a clarinet. hmmm, we'll see!

dougal

12-14-2004, 09:53 AM

I'm new to the site so just wanted to say hi! I now live in Birmingham and am acting Chair of the National Sax Choir which is great fun and very demanding - I think I've detected a couple of members past and present through one or two postings!

I've been playing for about 14 years now in a very on and off fashion, but always as an extra to my day job (systems analyst). Problem is, there's just never enough time to practice...

Russ

12-14-2004, 10:01 AM

Hi all :D

Seven miles from Reading here !!

Dentarthurdent

12-14-2004, 10:28 AM

Hi Dentman here.
Living in sunny southampton, home of dodgy premiership management antics. Been playing 14 years.
I play tenor and soprano.
Just passed my Grade 8 jazz sax with honours so I've just treated myself to a Yamaha Custom Z tenor to go with my Yss62 Soprano. Old tenor is a vey nice Yanagisawa T901 with bronze crook - on sale to a good home!
Play in a big band, sax quartet, r and b band and various jazz pick up groups.
I'm up for any re`sonably local get-togethers!!

Nobby Keys

01-28-2005, 03:02 PM

Hello all in UK

Nobby Keys here - from Melksham, Wilts.

Old dodger sax player, Tenor and Sop. Play in a couple of pub/club/function bands and a Rolling Stones tribute band called The Rolling Clones, hence the name Nobby Keys (Bobby Keys!). Keep quite busy.

I am always checking this forum to keep up to date.

Bye for now...........

leemansax

02-08-2005, 10:27 AM

Hi All.....

Been reading for months and finally got around to registering....

Live in West London and moving back to Farnborough soon....

Play tenor / alto since school. Stopped started stopped started stopped started... never had my own horn always borrowed.

A rock / pop band started up at my last job, which was the perfect incentive. So I bought a Dolnet Tenor off Ebay along with an Otto Link and Runyon... and have been playing with the Band for the last five years....(Web Site soon to follow) The Should Be Band...gig about once a month... Bass, lead, rythym, drum, keys, 2 fem vocalists and me)

I also have a cheapy soprano to practice on when I'm travelling around....

At the point where to enjoy my playing more I need a mentor / teacher and start putting some serious ground work in....

Cheers
Lee
8-)

Fisherman

04-06-2005, 07:10 PM

Bolton here (and I dont even know how it happened)...via Cambridge and Cornwall. Have finally taken notice of what the voices in my head have been telling me for at least 20years and finally taking the plunge...Absolute beginner...all tips and advice gratefully received 8-)

mrschewy

04-08-2005, 10:11 AM

Hello all
I'm in the Isle of Man-middle of the Irish Sea, fab counrtyside and our very own mountain!!!
(only one music shop though and it costs a lot to get off the rock-so most of my music related shopping is done by the www)

ian g

04-12-2005, 02:56 PM

Hi-also from near scunthorpe may not be paradise but the house prices are well cheap! complete newbie to sax but lovin it. all the best ian g

Peteuk

06-02-2005, 07:49 AM

Hi Everyone,
I live near to Durham City, North east of England, I'm what's known here as a late Bloomer (51), I've owned my Tenor Sax for 18 months now, enjoying my playing although it's always been from play along books , would really like to join some sort of very basic band just for the experience.
Pete.

Face Ache Mike

06-02-2005, 11:52 AM

Hi All!

I'm also from the UK- St.Helens-Merseyside
Been playing 2 yrs, and like everyone else, I don't practice enough.
Just cancelled tonight's lesson because the rest of the family have a virus and I didn't want my teacher to get it ( he's 70).
Best wishes to all-have a good Christmas.

Rico Vandoren, I'm also in St Helens, UK

Small world, eh?! :)

How are you progressing? Out of curiosity, who is your 70 yr old teacher? I've been looking for a top teacher round here for ages and started lessons (again) last week from a guy on the Wirral.

Hello fellow St Helensers! :) Ive had my sax about 4 months but I still "play" every day for at least an hour and sometime 6 or 7!

Small world indeed!

Mike.

Viking

06-02-2005, 02:00 PM

Hi all

Based in Lerwick, Shetland - half way between Scotland and Norway, but Scottish islands all the same.

I have just ordered my Tenor from Cyber Sax in the USA and at 49 I am definately a 'late bloomer' (more like a wind-blown thistle actually), although I played Bb Clarinet bewteen the ages of 9 and 20 in Edinburgh, where I was brought up.

brucemacdonald

07-18-2005, 12:04 AM

Thought I'd add myself to the list - living in Devizes, Wiltshire. I have been playing tenor (never alto) almost 25 years since school, off and on. Started shedding again recently and loving it, finally getting around to learning changes.

Just bought a '26 Buescher True Tone off eBay and I am off to collect it next weekend. Current horn is a 20-year old YTS-23 which will now be my back-up horn; I'll probably give it to one of my kids when they are old enough and want to play sax like their dad.

Best wishes

Bruce

PS - hello to Nobby Keys up the road in Melksham

Nobby Keys

07-18-2005, 11:49 AM

Hi Bruce

Good to hear from you, all of 4 miles up the road. Best of luck with the new sax when you get it.

SLoB

07-18-2005, 11:08 PM

Hi
Have been reading this Forum for a while now and found it very helpful and interesting. Just noticed this thread come to life again so thought I would add my bit.

Originally from East London, now living in Bishops Stortford, Herts.

Originally an oboist (which I still play - having started when 10 and am now the old side of 45), but now play regularly the Alto (Yani 901 with Jody Jazz 7 mouthpiece and Vandoren ZZ 3 reeds) and Soprano (Yani 902 - straight - with Jody Jazz 6 mouthpiece with Vandoren ZZ 3 reeds). I play with the New Redbridge Wind Orchestra, as well as playing at Church each week and occasionally with others for fun and charity dos.

Can play most things (with a bit of practice) when I have music in front of me (at a guess I suspect I am about Grade 8 standard on a good day). Would like to be better at improvising (which I have a go at most weeks when playing in Church - they seem to like it, but are not the most critical of audiences), but have limited time and no-one to practice with. Would be interested in getting together with others in the region to play stuff for fun, which may develop into some gigs.

Anyone else in the West Essex, East Herts, South Cambs region?

DrBoo

07-19-2005, 05:20 PM

Hi!

I've just joined. I've only been playing the sax for a month or so. Living in Cambridge (Chesterton area), but currently enjoying a holiday staying with my folks in sunny Cornwall, near Falmouth, and torturing the seagulls with my squeaks!

8-)

docformat

07-19-2005, 11:11 PM

greetings all

i'm a tenor player from south london and have been coming to the site for about a month - definitely digging it. i played alto as a teenager to semi-pro level then didn't really play for about 7 years during which time i bought a sampler etc. and had started releasing drum'n'bass records. got back into it about 5 years ago and switched to tenor (i have a conn transitional model). don't really have a regular gig - just sit in at various places when i feel like it. to be honest i find it it hard to find the time and haven't played out in over 6 months. still love it though!

anyway thats me.

Saxyracmozz

08-17-2005, 11:29 PM

hi,

i live in Worcestershire but from birmingham where i spend half my week. been playing for about 3 months, trying to take after mom and dad as they were both very musical and both played alto sax. wish i got the chance to hear my mom play as she passed away just after i got my sax :cry:

anyone else from around the midlands?

potatosax

08-21-2005, 03:30 PM

hi there,
simon from poole in dorset here.really keen alto player, yas 62, otto link s tonemaster m/p. love to just play and jam with friends. been playing by ear on and off for seven years,now getting more serious,but its pretty hard to find other people downb here to jam with. would like to get a band together,mainly jazz-funk,soul ish stuff! good to meet you all!!!
play on dudes!!

BuffetBlowerDude

08-21-2005, 08:09 PM

Hello! I`m Steve from the Medway area of Kent. I currently play a 1967 Buffet SuperDynaction Tenor thats wasted on me! I have been playing for 18 months although the way my work pattern runs I suppose I have only been able to practice for half that time...DOH! I`m in my late forties and wish I had started playing when I was a teenager...but thats life!
Some days I`m a Sax God....blowing up a storm :D hardly hitting any duff notes and scaring only two out of our three cats from the house! ...the next day I suck and put the instrument of torture away again after 10-15 minutes....does that happen to anyone else?....good days, bad days?
I probably have a rather romanticized image of sax playing.....1930`s....dark, smokey nightclubs playing with a small band........OR...a bright dancefloor...lead tenor in Glenn Millers band....Damn..I was born out of my time ;) ...Whoa Steve, enough....I`ll get my coat.

aikisax

08-22-2005, 01:06 PM

Hi, I'm from Essex, i've been playing about 5 years now- Alto (Earlham) Java A55 m/p and Tenor (Yamaha) Java T75 m/p.

I play at home from playalongs, trying to learn tunes instead of reading them at the moment, oh and long tones, overtones, articulation etc etc

CaptainWillabo

08-25-2005, 11:23 PM

Hi, Another person from essex here... i've been playing for 8 years... i play exclusivley Alto (would like to play sop and bari but lack of money...) on a selmer III in gold matt with a selmer S80 D, i'm currently trying to learn the clarinet and maybe the flute in the future if i can get my hands on one... would like to meet up with people, but don't really know anyone who plays in my area... where abouts in essex are you from aikisax? anyway i'm into all jazz, been listening to lots of post bop and free stuff recently (eric dolphy is a current favourite along with jan garbarek and kieth jarrett and ornette coleman and woody shaw... etc)

aikisax

08-26-2005, 01:29 PM

I'm in Braintree.

saxbabe

09-09-2005, 01:47 PM

Anyone from the UK?!

saxsaxsax69

09-09-2005, 04:01 PM

Yeah alive and well!

redhead

09-09-2005, 10:50 PM

Hi guys, I'm the new girl in town! I got me a yani. A901 nearly 6 weeks ago, and have been trying to blow the roof off ever since. Neighbours haven't complained, but I know one of them is actually deaf anyway, before I started. This was my 40th birthday present- managed to persuade hubby to buy me something decent-sax is so much better than diamonds!
Unfortunately I spend too much time practising and the housework never gets done anymore! Hey, one has to get one's priorities right- I've spent the last thirty nine years in waiting- I've got some serious catching up to do!

Anyway, sax is great, I can make some real groovy noises. Is the sax. as it easy as it appears. or am I likely to hit some big wall soon?
I love this website- it's like the tardis, there are huge chasms of info on here, if only you know where to look!

It might be called 'sleepy' Suffolk, where I come from (near Ipswich) but I'm as sure as hell gonna wake 'em all up with my horn! 8-)

Gandalfe

09-09-2005, 11:41 PM

I've merged the two UK threads. Enjoy.

saxbabe

09-10-2005, 02:47 AM

Ooh thanks!

Hello fellow UK people!

Greyduster

09-13-2005, 04:32 PM

Some days I`m a Sax God....blowing up a storm :D hardly hitting any duff notes and scaring only two out of our three cats from the house! ...the next day I suck and put the instrument of torture away again after 10-15 minutes....does that happen to anyone else?....good days, bad days?

Oooooh yes!

ian g

09-18-2005, 10:03 PM

Scunnynes must be spreading! I am also from the Scunthorpe area, not playing at the moment due to dental problems but great enjoyment. It's nice to see sax in the UK is alive and well.

Chizzy

09-19-2005, 08:14 PM

Never saw this friend, I'm form UK too.

I'm from the greater london area.

Saxmaniac66

10-28-2005, 11:05 AM

Hi people
Yes another scunny, well live at South Ferriby now
Up the Iron

timw1977

11-19-2005, 06:33 PM

hi I'm from Newcastle, just starting out with the Tenor sax. God help my poor neighbours... and the dogs starts howling too!

AlistairD

11-26-2005, 09:08 AM

Hi,

Yet another one from the UK. I' m from Quainton which is between Aylesbury and Bicester...

Been playing Tenor for a couple of months....

sopranofreak

11-26-2005, 05:46 PM

Hello folks,

Londoner and newbie, both to SOTW and saxophone. Been teaching myself bass clarinet for a couple of years, picked up a soprano sax about a month ago and have been having quite disgraceful amounts of fun with it! Tried other saxes, but nothing seems to fit me like the sop...

I love my Yani!

Jadoube

01-11-2006, 09:48 PM

Hi all,

Another Brit, well Scot, living in Fleet, Hants. Complete newcomer, no musical history. My wife gave me a surprise present (an alto) for my 50th 3 months ago. I'm a lucky man:D

drew#boy

03-17-2006, 12:22 PM

hi, all the subject is old but just joined up,i'm in edinburgh,scotland attempting the alto sax,glad to see some other brits on here,seems to be all americans !!

gelliot2

03-17-2006, 12:51 PM

Another Essex boy here.

JoeyG

03-17-2006, 10:31 PM

I'm in Gloucester UK, been practically brought up in the local jazz scene since my early teens

Hannibal... there is a great jazz scene in and around Cheltenham (re: Cheltenham Jazz Festival), which I have been involved in for about 12 years... let me know if you're still interested and I'll point you towards some friendly regular jam sessions.

Alun Bliss

03-18-2006, 08:12 PM

Hi - playing not long - only just started looking and joining in here - but I have noticed quite a few from the UK and have found this to be a great encouragement.

Pete Thomas

03-18-2006, 09:32 PM

And a big hello from Sunny Southampton to you all!

Nick880

04-05-2006, 03:19 PM

Hi all

Found this site recently - I'm from Surrey and am a "returning" player. Played alto for about 7-8 years in teens / twenties then nothing until a year or so ago when I bought myself a 2nd hand tenor Yani 880 - lovely instrument! Still got my trusty old YAS23 as well and enjoying playing again so much that I'm trying to convince myself I can afford to splash out on a decent new alto......great to see all these posts from the UK!

AlistairD

04-05-2006, 03:39 PM

Nick,

Welcome....

pianoman

04-05-2006, 09:34 PM

Hey you fellow neighbours from the sunny old UK. I'm a recent members and glad to see i'm not alone here in the UK. I play the piano as my main instrument but love to play the sax aswell. I play in a sax quartet on any instrument required depending on arrangements!!!! I am also the conductor of my university wind band and the musical director of my local amateur dramatics society. I am studying music composition at university so who knows where that will lead me to.
Hope to hear from more of you fellow UK members.
Nice speaking to you.
Martin

nogarossi

04-11-2006, 09:54 PM

Hey im from scunthorpe area as well!!! im just in the process of buying my 1st alto sax, can anyone reccomend a good tutor in the area??

james

live-for-music

06-15-2006, 05:53 PM

Hiya,
I'm from Essex, 15 years old and have been playing the Alto for 4 of them! I'm also playing the Soprano at the moment. I have a YAni A901, and I don#'t know what the soprano is as it's not mine!
I havn't spotted too many UKers either!

bex xxx

BertieB

06-26-2006, 01:05 AM

Sut Mae!

I'm a 47 yo welshman, who started on the soprano about 7 months ago. just about to begin learning alto as well. Hero is Jan Garbarek, hence the soprano (R&C Deluxe R1 straight) which has a lovely tone. Any visitors to Wales very welcome to drop by - I know nobody, apart from my teacher, who plays the sax, especially soprano!

BB x

Captain Beeflat

06-29-2006, 12:02 PM

Hello everyone....Just to say that the saxophone is not unknown down here in North Devon. Tenor mainly, (Customised R&C R1, & Grassi "Pro 2000)...a bit of C Melody for a change, & plenty of blues harmonica.

sorelip

06-29-2006, 12:09 PM

BB

Where are you in Wales? Another soprano (and tenor player). Monmouthshire

PM me if you like

Charlie

potiphar

06-29-2006, 01:44 PM

I own up to living in Essex but came from Surrey originally. Playing 2 of the same saxes my dad played around Guildford from c1936 onwards, plus a Yani stencil soprano and a small menagerie of guitars.

saxali_uk

08-19-2006, 09:37 AM

DJCBR

09-29-2006, 05:20 PM

Hi everyone, and BertieB & Sorelip in sunny (?) Wales.
Originally from Wolverhampton, I now live in Rhayader.

vaughanb

09-29-2006, 09:14 PM

Hi all

Am I the only one who will admit to living in Sheffield, the car crime capital of the world!

I've been playing tenor for about 6 months and I'm just about to take my grade 2 test. I'm also in the brink of buying a Bari!

from
Vaughan

bari-gadje

09-29-2006, 10:12 PM

Hi all. I'm in Edinburgh. I manage to get in a fair amount of playing around town.

Vaughan, you will love the Bari. Trust me.

DJCBR

09-30-2006, 12:40 AM

...I'm also in the brink of buying a Bari!...

*DROOL* If only I had the cash. I'm certain you'll love it. I know I would! I played Clarinet in Wind Bands when I was younger and fell head over heels with it all those years ago. :)

vaughanb

09-30-2006, 06:18 PM

I played my teachers a few times in a small group i'm in and fell in love with the sound. That was about 2 months ago and I swore I'd own one before Christmas. I don't think the neighbours will be too happy, one of them says my tenor is too loud!

from
Vaughan

Flat Al

10-02-2006, 01:05 PM

Hi, also from Edinburgh, trying to play alto and not distract the other member of the Drummond Community Big Band's alto section with random notes and my strange sense of timing!

Greyduster

10-02-2006, 10:58 PM

Hi all

Am I the only one who will admit to living in Sheffield, the car crime capital of the world!
Vaughan

Hi Vaughanb,

Lived in and around Sheffield from 1974 to 1999 when I move up to Morecambe.

Lived in Nether Edge, Crookes, Abbeydale Rd areas. Still have friends there especially in the circus world.

Welcome to Sax on the web and sax playing.

Do you get down the 111 club at all. I get back to Sheff every now and again.

Go for the Bari. I'd love one, just can't afford it.

If you're into sites like this try Pete Thomas' site based in the UK.

Greyduster

Greyduster

10-02-2006, 10:59 PM

If you're into sites like this try Pete Thomas' site based in the UK.

Greyduster

OOps forgot the URL

www.petethomas.co.uk

vaughanb

10-04-2006, 08:12 PM

Hi Greyduster

I live just off Meadowhead roundabout so it's not too far from Abbeydale road. i've never heard of the 111 club, where is it?

from
Vaughan

Greyduster

10-04-2006, 09:44 PM

Hi Greyduster
i've never heard of the 111 club, where is it?

Run by Simon Peat

Here's his URL

http://www.oneelevenclub.co.uk/

The club used to be in the city centre but I think it now runs somewhere up Ecclesall Rd.

Check it out anyway.

Greyduster

delboy1961

11-26-2006, 07:01 PM

Newbie from Bridgwater...alto sax....can only play 2 notes as only had one lesson but I love my sax and try to practise every day...........untill neighbours file for ASBO

LisaSimpsonWannabe

11-26-2006, 07:51 PM

Hey guys - been on here a while but just found this UK post. Seen a few UK peeps around but not many.

Am in Taunton, Somerset (hello neighbour delboy!) and playing Alto. I have had two lessons, currently trying to nail a decent embouchure! Played various instruments in school so have a musical background.

Went to see my first jazz/blues gig today - to see how its supposed to be done - and wow! it was amazing! I'd recommend checking out the bands who play Sundays at the Brewhouse in Taunton!

delboy1961

11-26-2006, 09:30 PM

Hi LisaSimpsonwannabe

Good to hear there are bands locally to see how its done properly.My Sax is with a repairer in Taunton so I am just trying out reeds (rico royals and Vanderens)with the mouthpiece after walking around John Packers music shop with my jaw on the floor...sax heaven... and borrowing my teachers Yamaha tomorrow for lesson 2
What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm although my children and cats have left home

LisaSimpsonWannabe

11-26-2006, 10:12 PM

John Packer does appear to be a good store - although I got pounced on by a staff member before I had a chance to browse....I needed help admittedly!

Another good one is Dawkes in Totnes..... a bit of a trek but worth it!

FYI - If you get the opportunity, try a fibracell reed - my med-soft has made the learning curve far smoother, and I'm progressing dramatically more than on my regular orange rico's.

Given that we are at the same-ish level, mebbe we should hook up when we're a bit better - see if we can learn a bit from each other!

delboy1961

11-27-2006, 01:23 PM

sounds cool hooking up a few lessons down the line as my teacher is biased as he wants my money and any non players scoff at my 2 notes whereas Im overjoyed at playing 2 notes and moving my fingers so it would be nice to have an unbiased opinion ( or a right good laugh)
I spoke with my neighbour today who told me they thought their guinea pig had escaped and was squealing in distress and then realised it was me practising so that should give you a clue to my playing ability

LisaSimpsonWannabe

11-27-2006, 03:16 PM

He he!!! Sounds a bit like me - I haven't had any complaints yet - although I'm sure they'll start soon!!!

super sax

11-27-2006, 03:20 PM

Hi i am from the UK in Bournemouth, Been playing for about 10 years and looking for a new Blues band to play with, anyone got any ideas?

delboy1961

11-28-2006, 12:49 PM

2nd lesson was fantastic can play 3 blind mice and thinking of turning professional.Trouble is I want a lesson a day and cant feed my habit.I am without my sax as it is being mended and am totally lost:cry:

LisaSimpsonWannabe

11-28-2006, 01:59 PM

I had a really rubbish practice session last night - think its a Monday thing actually.....

The problem with lessons is that I feel that I should have progressed significantly between each, and I don't really know that I am, so come tuesday, I'm panicking that I only have two more days left to nail what I've been trying to learn.....!!!

Saxplayer67

11-28-2006, 02:06 PM

Lisa

Do you have weekly or fortnightly lessons?

LisaSimpsonWannabe

11-28-2006, 03:45 PM

Weekly - i think I'll drop to fortnightly after 6-8 weeks or so. Does that sound like a good idea????

Saxplayer67

11-28-2006, 04:19 PM

Weekly - i think I'll drop to fortnightly after 6-8 weeks or so. Does that sound like a good idea????

There will be some who'll kill me for saying so but I think fortnightly is a good idea - it saves you money - if you pay lesson by lesson - and gives you more chance to get to grips with the material (the reasons I had fortnightly lessons myself). Having said that, a fortnight's gap without guidance gives you more opportunity to compound errors you may not realise you are making.

I have taught some of my students weekly, the majority fortnightly and some maybe a bit more flexible than this, especially the adults who are just wanting to play for pleasure with no particular goal (like grades) in mind, apart from playing as well as they can!

jonni

11-28-2006, 04:35 PM

delboy1961

11-28-2006, 06:41 PM

Lisa,
Im having fortnightly lessons as its too expensive unless youve got a good deal but oppsite to you I might go weekly once I learn more complicated things as someone said before no point doing the wrong thing for two weeks

Consultant

12-31-2006, 11:27 AM

Greetings All,

First Post :)

I'm living just north of Cambridge, having lived around London most of my life. I played Sax at school for a year or so (silver plated Selmer Tenor), and have been wanting to pick it up again for some years (25 years), so a couple of days before Christmas I ordered a Trevor James Alto to learn on. Just found a local tutor and am awaiting a call back. The basics came back to me like I'd never stopped playing so now I have a huge buzz wanting to move forward quickly. I play at least an hour a day.

Look forward to taking part and learning lots from all you smart and experienced people on here :)

Greetings to the other Cambridge person I saw posting in this thread.

A happy new year to everyone!!! Don't forget to pick up a box of "Andrews" or "Resolve" before you go out tonight!!

Cheers

T.

Rick Adams

12-31-2006, 11:51 AM

Hi, I'm in Barns Green, a small village near Horsham, West Sussex and I'm new to SOTW.

I played guitar when I was younger and more recently turned to tenor sax for a year or so before stopping, so this is the second time I've tried to learn and this time I'm determined to do it properly.

If anyone is in my area and can recommend a good teacher I'd be very grateful indeed.

delboy1961

02-28-2007, 08:41 PM

Hi Rick ,my brother lives near Horsham...Rudgwick very nice part of the world.His step daughter is learning flute and his wife has started piano lesssons.Next time I am down there I will bring Sax for a jam session should be fun.His wife knows where Robbie Williams lives nearby so maybe I might invite him although he may spoil it what with having talent and all that

Rick Adams

03-04-2007, 05:56 PM

Hi Delboy, that would be great. PM me if you're ever coming down and we'll get together and annoy the neighbours. I'd rather you invited Robin Williams than Robbie though :)

Face Ache Mike

03-04-2007, 06:06 PM

Any of you guys and gals fancy a meet up at sax.co.uk on Saturday 17th March? A few of us will be going there, would be nice to say hello :)

http://71.6.135.46/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=460462#post460462

delboy1961

03-04-2007, 07:57 PM

Mike/Rick
I am stuck down here for a while I only get London way 2 or 3 times a year but if anyone is coming to the west country for hols/Glastonbury please pm me and we can meet up.I am not a musician but getting to know whats on locally
Been In Bridgwater for 19years and it was not untill he died that I realised one of my idols ( Joe Strummer ) lived less than 5 miles away so I think the music scene is hot.If all else fails there is always The Wurzels

Rick Adams

03-05-2007, 07:27 PM

Sure thing delboy, just let me know as and when. Mike, I'm afraid I cannot make it to sax.co.uk that day (and don't dare go near any sax shops with all those lovely things to buy in them). Have fun!

davecoldron

03-28-2007, 01:49 PM

Only just come across this thread ...

Hello from Sheffield in the Peoples' Republic of South Yorkshire

Dave.

sanch

04-14-2007, 07:37 AM

Hi - I'm near Swansea.

Had a few sax lessons when I first started on alto a couple of years ago, but since then just listening and playing, listening and playing ... mostly Blues, Rock, Jazz ... Dave McMurray, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Grover Washington.

Personal ambition ... to play sax like Jerry Garcia (that's right, he didn't - but just imagine). 8-)

DaveSB55

04-14-2007, 11:48 AM

Based in Ely near Cambridge UK, very much a late starter, couldn't keep up with my son's Trumpet playing on the Piano, so looked for a suitable "blowy" instrument to "compete" with him, Tenor Sax seemed like a good idea. So walked into the shop off the street, walked out with a 2nd hand Selmer Series II and haven't looked back. Wish I'd discovered the instrument 40 years ago, but I can at least try and make up for lost time!

I have introduced the folk session players I usually play Melodeon and Guitar with to the Sax (a C-Mel, so no problem with transposition), it works surprisingly well - though better on the slower pieces than the fast ones and fantastic for the harmonies. It can compete with the volume of the rest of them make far better than most other woodwinds! Nobody was walked out yet anyway!

Same time as I discovered the Sax, I discovered Jazz, wow, what a whole new world I've found!

kadgie

04-16-2007, 01:01 PM

I'm from Altrincham, South Manchester/ Trafford/Cheshire wherever they decide to place it this month!!
I got my beautiful sparkly alto for my 43rd birthday last May and started lessons in September. I had no prior musical knowledge at all so it was (and still is!) rather scary to me. But it is absolutely fantastic and I love it more each time I play. I would love to hear of anything going on locally - well within 50miles ;-)
Happy Honking!

Nobby Keys

04-19-2007, 04:01 PM

Hi Kadgie and welcome to the forum.

I'm not exactly near you, but if your passing through Wiltshire!

SearjeantSax

04-19-2007, 04:23 PM

hey,
im down in cambridge,
weston colville, near balsham

Doghouse Riley

04-19-2007, 08:32 PM

Jkulin

05-09-2007, 02:08 AM

Hi All - been here a short while but just found this thread.

My names John I am 47 and I live Between Stafford and Wolverhampton. I would luv to meet up with other like minded players.

I have been playing officially since October last year, however I only had a couple of lessons up until the end of January this year, but since then I have been having them most weeks.

My tutor is really great, she is really in tune with my style of music, I don't know how you would classify it, but it is probably "Swing", stuff like Bobby Darin, Ella Fitzgerald and the Rat Pack would sing to.

Good or Bad she feels that I am currently between a Grade 2 or 3, some days I fell like I am a 1:shock: :D

It's getting easier now and the squeaking rarely happens, I practice an hour a day wherever possible, I just need to make it sound more musical rather than just a collection of notes off a sheet of paper.

FrankB

05-09-2007, 08:32 AM

Hi all!

My name's Frank and I'm 39, living near Warrington and working in central Manchester. I've been playing, oh about since my YTS275 arrived last week(!) and am thoroughly enjoying it!

More of an old weed than a late bloomer, but you can't have everything (where would you put it?)!

You can blame this purchase and obsession primarily on Mel Collins (as heard on the Dire Straits live album Alchemy). He has a lot to answer for...!

ElThommo

05-27-2007, 01:54 PM

Anothey guy from the UK here, Currently in my final year of uni in Sheffield, moving back home to Saffron Walden, Essex in a months time. I've played alto for the past 6/7 years and am in a few bands up in Sheffield. Play Tenor Horn aswell. Will be interested in joining a band in the Bishops Stortford/Cambridge area next year

potiphar

05-27-2007, 04:18 PM

ElThommo

05-27-2007, 04:37 PM

Thanks, good to know there's other people down in Essex on here!

SLoB

05-27-2007, 11:50 PM

ElThommo

Am in Bishops Stortford. Have been playing quite a few years off and on. I come from Ilford where I play regularly in a Wind Orchestra/Concert Band. Would be interested in getting together with others locally though.

I play Alto and Sop (hoping to get a Tenor soon), as well as being an Oboist.

What sort of thing you interested in?

I noticed others from our area and perhaps we can get a few together. Would also be interested in being part of a horn section in a band (rock, blues, jazz, etc).

PM me with some idea of when you may be free for a chat.

Stephen