[J.Max]

There's an old Detroit Symphony album called "French Favorites." It's got all of the warhorses, but on Bolero, a very young Don Sinta (I believe this was in the mid-60's) is playing tenor. I'll back Nitrosax up on this one. He sounds absolutely beautiful (of course, it is Sinta).

There's a really good old Detroit Symphony recording of "Pictures" with Larry Teal playing the Old Castle. I'm pretty sure that it's one of only a handful of recordings that he did. Absolutely fantastic.

 

[drakesaxprof]

Saxman is right...I think I got mine off iTunes--I had to dig thru about 3, 450, 876 different versions of Bolero to find it but...When I heard Sinta on tenor, I nearly passed out...He sounds great on alto as well-- don:t get me wrong-- but I:ve NEVER heard a tenor like that...it was more beautiful than a cello...
Its a shame he didn:t do more with the instrument...

I found this on iTunes, but it appears that you have to purchase the entire album. Is this one track worth the $10? I imagine that it is, but would like some verification.
Thanks,
JR

 

[Angel]

Nine bucks new on Amazon. I got mine used for quite a bit less some years ago.

http://www.amazon.com/French-Favour...8344058?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1184546370&sr=8-2

Is this one track worth the $10?

It is if you're a Sinta-holic like me.

Angel

 

[BlueLight]

I can't believe nobodies said the name "Nobuya Sugawa"

After listening to him play Cyber-Bird Concerto I am convinced he's the best.

 

[drakesaxprof]

Nine bucks new on Amazon. I got mine used for quite a bit less some years ago.

Angel

Thanks, Angel, I just grabbed a used copy for $5.40 plus shipping--sometimes iTunes makes me forget about buying the actual CD!
JR

 

[asaxman]

I find this VERY interesting! I have heard of an old Detroit recording of Bolero with Teal on soprano, and (I think), Herb Couf on tenor. Can anyone tell me who plays soprano on the version with Sinta? Thanks!!!

 

[Angel]

I agree that it was Teal and Couf (soprano and tenor respectively) on the old Mercury label recording of Paray/Detroit doing Ravel Bolero. I've seen the LP many times on eBay and in record stores, but the CD re-release is sadly out of print. There's a CD at Pittsburgh's Carnegie Library in Oakland if anyone local cares to check it out.

Russell Mallare plays a good soprano saxo solo on this Bolero recording with Sinta on tenor (Jarvi/Detroit on Chandos). Mallare was also the soprano player in the Detroit Saxophone Quartet when Lynn Klock was the bari player.

Angel

 

[dpmusic]

I can't believe nobodies said the name "Nobuya Sugawa"

After listening to him play Cyber-Bird Concerto I am convinced he's the best.

i agree. best classical tone hands down. and technically flawless...all with heart-wrenching musicality...classical saxophone doesn't get any better than Nobuya.

 

[wfhoehn]

I found this on iTunes, but it appears that you have to purchase the entire album. Is this one track worth the $10? I imagine that it is, but would like some verification.
Thanks,
JR

Trust me... you'll melt when you hear it.

 

[Robenco15]

Trust me... you'll melt when you hear it.

you just want to post it then for us all? yeah, I know. you can't. i've been biting my tongue. i finally said it though.......

 

[asaxman]

I agree that it was Teal and Couf (soprano and tenor respectively) on the old Mercury label recording of Paray/Detroit doing Ravel Bolero. I've seen the LP many times on eBay and in record stores, but the CD re-release is sadly out of print. There's a CD at Pittsburgh's Carnegie Library in Oakland if anyone local cares to check it out. Russell Mallare plays a good soprano saxo solo on this Bolero recording with Sinta on tenor (Jarvi/Detroit on Chandos). Mallare was also the soprano player in the Detroit Saxophone Quartet when Lynn Klock was the bari player. Angel

Angel, I just found this thread. Thanks for your response. asaxman

 

[Snowbari]

Sugawa

I agree with BlueLight. Sugawa is amazing! I listened to his recording of the Dahl Concerto, as well as Tim McAllister, J. Eric Wilson, John Harle, and others while working on the beast of a solo and I was shocked at the altissimo range and elegance of Sugawa.

 

[tracy285]

I agree with BlueLight. Sugawa is amazing! I listened to his recording of the Dahl Concerto, as well as Tim McAllister, J. Eric Wilson, John Harle, and others while working on the beast of a solo and I was shocked at the altissimo range and elegance of Sugawa.

What McAllister recording features the Dahl? Or, is it just the 3rd movment from his website?

 

[Snowbari]

McAllister

I have a recording of him with the University of Michigan. I'm not sure of the date but I will find it and let you know. It is a full recording. Would you like it?

Ken

 

[Robenco15]

I have a recording of him with the University of Michigan. I'm not sure of the date but I will find it and let you know. It is a full recording. Would you like it?

Ken

Yes please.

 

[Angel]

Yes please.

Angel

 

[Michigansax]

Did I not send you that, Angel???!!!!!

I'm a horrible person.

 

[Angel]

Just checked again, and I DO have it! Sorry to raise the alarm. You're a beautiful man.

Angel

 

[Demolisher]

Yes that recording would be great, can you put it on a sound file account?

 

[Robenco15]

Did I not send you that, Angel???!!!!!

I'm a horrible person.

didn't send it to me.....