[jaleelshaw]

What sopranino players do you like/recommend listening to? Post video/audio links if you can.

 

[milandro]

its a very tough one, I don't know of may videos of good jazz sopranino playing.

In a classical context these will be David Hernando Vitores ( great player he plays very well all manner of unusual saxophones).

Joey Resendez

Alistair Panel

 

[whamptoncourt]

Here's a few:

https://www.wikiloops.com/backingtrack-jam-76266.php
https://www.wikiloops.com/backingtrack-jam-190119.php
https://www.wikiloops.com/backingtrack-jam-188328.php
https://www.wikiloops.com/backingtrack-jam-189292.php
https://www.wikiloops.com/backingtrack-jam-189536.php

I have several hundred more. Is there a particular style that you're after?

These are all improvisations over backing tracks that are originals. I also play other saxes, but have a love the little beast and seeing how many ways I can make it fit various styles.

PM me if you want more information or tracks.

 

[Benjamin Allen]

Jon Irabagon

 

[Jorns Bergenson]

Here's thread that already covered a lot of ground...
https://forum.saxontheweb.net/showthread.php?222266-Please-recommend-Sopranino-recordings

 

[milandro]

Here's a few:

https://www.wikiloops.com/backingtrack-jam-76266.php
https://www.wikiloops.com/backingtrack-jam-190119.php
https://www.wikiloops.com/backingtrack-jam-188328.php
https://www.wikiloops.com/backingtrack-jam-189292.php
https://www.wikiloops.com/backingtrack-jam-189536.php

I have several hundred more. Is there a particular style that you're after?

These are all improvisations over backing tracks that are originals. I also play other saxes, but have a love the little beast and seeing how many ways I can make it fit various styles.

PM me if you want more information or tracks.

Indeed Wade is a great player, you should make some youtube videos!

 

[whamptoncourt]

Thanks so much for your vote of confidence Milandro. I took the OP's request in saying "Video/Audio" to mean either is OK. I don't think anyone needs to see my old mug! For me a video needs to be saying something besides here is the face that goes with the sound. Random pictures that have nothing to do with the music aren't that great either. The early (cheap) Pop Music Videos are pretty awful, especially in trying to make the musicians seem sexy/glamorous. The videos worth seeing cost mega $$. Not likely to happen unless someone is doing a video (unbeknownst to me) of a performance...and those are getting to be pretty rare.

 

[milandro]

I am a long time fan Wade well there are plenty of good videos where the artist is not necessarily visible and home produced.

 

[Eulipion2]

Wessell "Warmdaddy" Anderson: "Warmdaddy in the Garden of Swing."
Kenny Garrett: "Simply Said"
Farrell Vernon: "Convergence," "The Forgotten Saxophone," and "High Notes." All classical, very nice playing, great tone.

Several Anthony Braxton and Roscoe Mitchell albums have 'nino.

My personal favorite sopranino feature is Matthieu Metzger as half of the duo Rhizottome. Sopranino/accordion duo, blend of French folk, classical, jazz, including improvisation. Neat concept.

EDIT: I feel that "sopranino player" suggests players who play 'nino extensively. As such, the only above listed players I'd really count as "sopranino players" would be Farrell Vernon and Matthieu Metzger. Maybe Braxton.

 

[whamptoncourt]

Paul Cohen is another fine player and has a few youtube clips floating around.

 

[Lambros]

If that's Nigel Wood (credits are confusing) this playing is wonderful nonetheless!

 

[milandro]

No, Nigel Wood plays soprillo here and he is the composer while it says : " Gerard McChrystal as sopranino saxophone soloist"

 

[Lambros]

Ok Milandro it’s in the opening credit and I didn’t pay attention to it. Thanks again. What a great sound he’s getting and the room ambience is really beautiful as well.

 

[perina14]

Fine playing from this saxophonist. Give it a listen.

 

[Honkermann]

the late Joseph Jarman (from the Art Ensemble of Chicago) :

...this is not a great showcase for Jarman's sopranino playing, but it's a fantastic piece of music

 

[Honkermann]

Roscoe Mitchell (also of the Art Ensemble of Chicago) :

...this is a very particular musical vision, of course not everyone's taste. I've seen Roscoe play this way live -- circular breathing and chaotic harmonics -- it was extremely powerful. Roscoe is so underrated.

 

[kingperkoff]

Selmer MK6, Selmer C* mouthpiece, Vandoren #4 reed

 

[kingperkoff]

What sopranino players do you like/recommend listening to? Post video/audio links if you can.

Selmer Mark6 Sopranino, Selmer C* Mouthpiece, Vandoren #4 reeds

 

[kingperkoff]

 

[kingperkoff]

https://soundcloud.com/kingperkoff%2Fdewey-square-mp3
Sopranino, Baritone, Alto and Flute solo. Overdubbed by me with IReal app rhythm section.