Our Artists
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Mr. Allen has 25 years of experience in performing professionally and teaching saxophone to pre-college, undergraduate and graduate level students. In addition to teaching at Texas Women’s University as Adjunct Professor of Saxophone, Mr. Allen is currently the Director of Instrumental Studies /Professor of Saxophone at Brookhaven College in Dallas. Mr. Allen’s saxophone students have gone on to win, placed high or been named as a finalist both state-wide and nationally in such competitions as the Texas All-State Bands, North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA) Solo and Chamber Competitions at NASA Biennial Conferences, MTNA Solo and Chamber Competitions, Fischoff Chamber Competition and other solo and chamber contests.
Mr. Allen has performed extensively with the East Texas, Mesquite, Garland, Las Colinas, Waco and the Dallas symphony orchestras – as well as the Texas Women’s University Wind Symphony, TAMU-Commerce Wind Ensemble, Richardson Community Band and the Camerata Woodwind Quintet. Mr. Allen has been a tenured member of the Dallas Winds (Formerly known as the Dallas Wind Symphony) since 1992 and has performed on 14 internationally released recordings with the group on both alto and tenor saxophones. Mr. Allen was a performer/composer/arranger for the Larry “T Byrd” Gordon Band for four years, performing music of various styles including rock and roll, jazz, country, and rhythm and blues. Mr. Allen is an active clinician and adjudicator state-wide. His professional organization affiliations include the North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA), Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), Texas Community College Band Directors Association (TCCBDA), Kappa Kappa Psi and Pi Kappa Lambda. Mr. Allen received his Bachelor and Master degrees from Baylor University, where he was a student of Dr. Michael Jacobson.
What They Play
ETS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
- 52nd St. Bb Tenor Saxophone
- High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
- Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
- "M" neck
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Jeff Antoniuk is an internationally respected jazz composer and saxophonist whose concerts and recordings are consistently well received by critics. His CD’s with The Jazz Update and The MARS 4-tet have been lauded by jazz critics around the world, who note his exceptional compositions and peerless technique. A dedicated teaching artist, Antoniuk is the Artistic Director of the Maryland Summer Jazz summer workshop, as well as both Jazz Band Masterclass and inDepth Jazz Clinics on the east coast. He is also a Master Teaching Artist with Washington Performing Arts in the nations capitol. Through WPA and the Capitol Jazz Project (in conjunction with Jazz at Lincoln Center and Wynton Marsalis), Antoniuk shares jazz, improvisation and the saxophone with thousands of school age children every year. For decades, Antoniuk has shared the stage with jazz and R&B names, ranging from Ray Charles, Najee and David Foster to Marcus Miller, Jimmy Haslip and Ingrid Jensen. “I’ve been playing the typical great vintage horns for over 25 years, and this is the first time I’ve been compelled to put them down. The 52nd Street tenor is beyond comfortable. Congrats to Eastman for finally coming up with an affordable horn that sounds like New York City in 1958!”
What They Play
EAS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
• 52nd St. Eb Alto Saxophone
• High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
• Adjustable thumbrest
• Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
• "S" neck
• Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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ETS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
- 52nd St. Bb Tenor Saxophone
- High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
- Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
- "M" neck
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Brian Asselin, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Education. Over the past 15 years Brian has toured Europe, the United States and Canada with various bands including: Delbert & The Commotions, The Legendary Funk Brothers, Mary Wilson (The Supremes), The Temptations, The Four Tops, The JW-Jones Blues Band, The Jivewires, The Holly Larocque and Mark Ferguson Big Band, Groovebug, and Organix. In his musical endeavors, Brian has shared the stage with such artists as Kim Wilson (Grammy Award Nominee, WC Handy Award Winner), Dan Ackroyd, Bob Mintzer (Grammy Award Winner), Randy Brecker (Grammy Award Winner), Chase Sanborn, Mike Murley (Juno Award Winner), Alex Dean, Guido Basso, Colin James (Juno Award Winner), Sue Foley, Pat Travers, Garrett Mason (Juno Award Winner), Roxanne Potvin (Juno Award Nominee), David Braid, Parliament Funkadelic, Brian Browne, Kathleen Edwards (Juno Award Winner), Sam Roberts (Juno Award Winner) and The Texas Horns. Brian received his bachelors in music performance from Carleton University in 2004 under the direction of Mike Tremblay, Rob Frayne, and Juno award winner Kirk Macdonald. Being an educator has always been in the forefront of his career. Brian started teaching private students while attending University which eventually led him back to school to obtain his education degree. Over the course of the last 10 years he has taught students topics ranging from saxophone, jazz improvisation, music theory, and song writing. Currently Brian is on staff as a professor at Algonquin College in the Industry Arts program as well as conducting several bands under a program called New Horizons which help adults learn a musical instrument in a band setting. Apart from being a saxophonist, Brian is also a songwriter. After attending teachers college he wrote a song dedicated to teachers around the world who inspire their students on a daily basis. The song has since gone viral (over 1 million views) on youtube and can be heard by choirs all around the world. The song has also been played on NBC’s Late Night News with Diane Sawyer. Since writing that song, Brian has created a YouTube channel, and released albums both under his own name as well as his new Soul project entitled ‘Delbert & The Commotions’. Back in 2009, Brian got the opportunity to tour with The Motown Legendary Funk Brothers which is an experience he will cherish for the rest of my life. The Funk Brothers (including Bob Babbitt, Uriel Jones, and Eddie Willis) were the back up band on most Motown albums including The Temptations, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, and countless others. The documentary ‘Standing In The Shadows of Motown’ is the story of The Funk Brothers. During his stay with the Funk Brothers he formed a friendship with the bands lead singer, Delbert Nelson and soon after they created the band – Delbert & The Commotions. Just last March, they released their debut album entitled ‘Let Me See Ya Dance’. With this album hot off the press, they are currently in the works to record their second album which will hopefully be released in early 2014.
What They Play
ETS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
- 52nd St. Bb Tenor Saxophone
- High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
- Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
- "M" neck
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Pat Belliveau is a JUNO Award nominated and 3-time YYC Music Award nominated saxophonist, and, has an extensive performing background which has involved numerous performances at international jazz festivals and venues in Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Montreal, Montreux, Switzerland, and Boquete, and Panama City, Panama. In addition, he has toured throughout North America, Europe, and Japan, with numerous groups, including, the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, Vic Damone/Diahann Carroll, the Mills Brothers, "Jazz Vibraphonist" Terry Gibbs, Maureen McGovern, and Mel Torme.
As well, Pat has done numerous concert performances with many artists and groups including; Bob Mintzer, Randy Brecker, Herbie Hancock, Harry Connick Jr., Bobby Shew, Clark Terry, Pat LaBarbera, Rob McConnell, Phil Woods, Bill Watrous, Mike Tomaro, Jeff Jarvis, Kenny Wheeler, Doc Severinsen, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, The Temptations, Joan Rivers, Bernadette Peters, David Foster, Colin James, The University of Calgary Jazz Ensemble, The University of Lethbridge Jazz Ensemble, The Brandon University Jazz Ensemble, The Abilene Christian University Jazz Ensemble (Abilene, Texas), The Canadian "rock group" Lighthouse, The Canadian Tenors (Now “The Tenors”), The New York casts of A West Side Story and A Chorus Line, The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, and The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra among others.
In addition, he is presently on faculty (teaching saxophone, improvisation, and jazz ensemble director) at Ambrose University in Calgary, is a former faculty member of the University of Calgary Music Department (1995-2008), teaching jazz saxophone, jazz harmony, and jazz improvisation. As well, Pat has been a private saxophone instructor since 1986, has several private students, and is active as a clinician/adjudicator for festivals, schools, and various adult groups throughout Canada. He can be heard on over 55 recordings as a sideman and leader, and has been heard on numerous television and radio jingles.
Pat is an Artist/Clinician for "Eastman Musical Instruments", for “BG Woodwind Music Products” (France), for “Theo Wanne Saxophone Mouthpieces”, and for “Marca Saxophone Reeds” (France).
Website: http://www.belltones.ca
What They Play
ETS852
New Model
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and specifically-placed rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past. This model includes both an "S" and "M" neck, developed with Bob Mintzer, and features our DS mechanism to provide players with versatility and unmatched playability.
- 52nd St. Bb Tenor Saxophone
- DS Mechanism
- High F# Key, Aged Unlacquered Brass Finish
- Large Bell, Rolled-Style Tone Holes, Special 52nd St. Engraving
- "M" and "S" Necks
- Deluxe Case With Storage Pockets and Backpack Straps
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David is a Peruvian saxophonist, educator, director of ensembles and big band with more than 20 years as an active musician. He has participated in various Peruvian music and jazz festivals in Peru, Brazil, USA, Canada, Portugal, Spain and Belgium with the following performing groups: Cimarrones, David Cabrejos Sextet, Vanguardia Perú Big Band, Bareto, Modulated Attitude, and Los Calypsos. He is also an artist for the Brazilian brand Barkley Brasil saxophone mouthpieces.
He has shared the stage with musicians such as Eric Marienthal, Lenny Pickett, Andy Montañés, Adam Rappa, Tony Succar, Oscar Stagnaro, among others. David conducts “Vanguardia Perú Big Band," a jazz ensemble with nearly 10 years of experience made up of the most outstanding musicians from the Lima jazz scene, playing a repertoire of Peruvian music fused with jazz.
In the field of education, he conducts the "Tempo Big Band" at the Tempo Music School, where he is currently a professor of Pop and Blues ensembles at the San Ignacio de Loyola University (USIL) and teaches saxophone privately.
David will present his first album with his Peruvian jazz sextet in June 2023.
What They Play
ESS642
Legacy Model
This very responsive straight one-piece professional soprano boasts an evenness of tone quality across the range of the instrument with exceptional intonation.
- Bb Soprano Saxophone
- High F#, gold lacquer body and keys
- Straight one-piece body
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
- Available as ESS642-BS
- With black nickel-plated body, silver-plated keys
- Available as ESS642-BS
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ETS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
- 52nd St. Bb Tenor Saxophone
- High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
- Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
- "M" neck
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Michael Carbone, a native of Utica, New York moved to the Binghamton area in 1981 and has been an instrumental music teacher in the Johnson City School district where he is currently the Coordinator of Music for the JC School District. Along with his administrative duties, and instrumental lesson teaching, he has also been involved with directing the high school concert band and jazz ensembles. Mike has also served as guest conductor for Broome, Seneca, Ulster, and Tompkins County Music Educators Festivals, and as Saxophone/Jazz Improvisation Instructor for New York State School of Music for the Arts at Binghamton University. Mike was also the last Secretary Officer for the New York State Chapter of the International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE) and has frequently been hired as a jazz adjudicator/clinician for high school jazz festivals. Mike joined the Binghamton University music faculty in 1997 and continues to serve as the Director of the Jazz Studies Program and the Director of the Harpur Jazz Ensemble. He holds a Bachelor of Music Education from the Crane School of Music and a Masters in Music performance from Binghamton University having studied saxophone with Dr. James Stoltie, J.R. Montrose, Al Gallodoro, and April Lucas. Mr. Carbone has performed as a sideman for many well-known artists including Al Marino, Natalie Cole, Tommy Tune, Mel Torme, Engelbert Humperdinck, Slam Stewart, Nick Brignola, Steve Gilmore, Tony Marino, Tom Whaley, Duffy Jackson, Jeff Jarvis, Jeff Stockham, Joe Riposo, Ron Vincent, Jacque Washington, Dave Samuels, Steve Laspina, the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, Danny D’Imperio’s Big Band Bloviation, the Central New York Jazz Orchestra, Marko Marcinko, Al Hamme’s Music Unlimited and Swing Street ensembles, Bill Carter’s Presbybop Quartet, The Temptations, and most recently on a recording session with the Presbybop ensemble, which featured Dave Liebman. From Mike about the Andres Eastman 52nd Street ESS 652 Soprano Saxophone: I absolutely love my Andreas Eastman 52nd St. Soprano with the curved neck! I’ve owned, and played on, a number of other top brand soprano saxophones, and have for thirty plus years been searching for a soprano that plays the way I dreamed a soprano would sound and feel! The ESS 652 52nd Street has a wonderful sound, is ergonomically designed to feel very comfortable in your hands, has superb intonation, fantastic technical facility, and has the free blowing flexibility as if I’m playing my tenor! I have finally found the soprano for me, and I could not recommend this horn more. It will be the direction I send all of my students. Thank you Andreas Eastman for building such a fantastic instrument!
What They Play
ESS652
Legacy Model
The 52nd Street Saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers across the range of the instrument, and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
- 52nd St. Bb Soprano Saxophone
- High F# key, aged unlacquered body and keys
- Straight one-piece body
- Rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Kenyon Carter is an Atlanta-based jazz saxophonist and international recording artist recognized for his melodic smooth jazz compositions and engaging live performances. His soulful style and rich sound have been compared to contemporary smooth jazz favorites like Boney James, Dave Koz, Kirk Whalum and Gerald Albright. Kenyon’s most recent smooth jazz album, Right By My Side, has received widespread international radio play and “Sky Line” and “Sangria Sunday” were listed among GrooveJazzMusic.com’s“Top 100 of 2012”. “Sangria Sunday” remained at the tops of smooth jazz radio charts for more than 10 weeks. Raised in South Georgia, Kenyon’s call to jazz came early, picking up his first saxophone at thirteen. He began his formal education at Valdosta State University, where he earned Bachelor’s degrees in both Jazz Performance and Music Education. Later, he pursued graduate work at Georgia State University, where he earned a Master’s degree in Jazz Studies. Kenyon currently maintains a busy schedule of performances, composition, and serves as the instructor of jazz saxophone at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, AL. Kenyon also works with his private studio of students, regardless of their location, via internet video call lessons.
What They Play
ETS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
- 52nd St. Bb Tenor Saxophone
- High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
- Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
- "M" neck
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Kadeem Chambers was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in Decatur, Georgia. Chambers started his musical career as a trumpet player at the tender age of 9. At 12 years old, Chambers began to play the tuba, and became a fan of the instrument just after 3 months of learning how to play. During this short period, Chambers became a member of the district IV Honor Band, which enhanced his musical career. He was also a member of the GMEA All State Band for two consecutive years. For Chambers, being apart of an elite musical group was an honor, because he was among some of the best musicians in the state of Georgia. Throughout Chambers’ high school career, he proceeded to work with some of the most influential musicians and conductors which helped shape his musical craft. Musical influencers such as James Seda, Samuel Rowley, Nicholas Thomas, Gabriel Arnold, Natalie Brown, and Bernard Flythe, helped Chambers become a member of the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony for 4 consecutive years. These mentors also helped Chambers become a member of the University of Georgia’s JanFest Honor Band program, while allowing him to continue his membership in the GMEA All State Band for an additional 3 years. Because of Chamber’s successful mentorship, he was able to become a member of the Music For All National Honor Band of America during his senior year which motivated him to do more.
Kadeem Chambers attended Kennesaw State University, where he majored in Music Education, with a concentration in Music Performance. With the help of his instructor, Bernard Flythe, Chambers created many opportunities for himself while at the University. During his musical career, Chambers worked with many influential conductors and some of the best tuba professionals, including: David Kehler, Micheal Alexander, Micheal Moore, Tom Bough, Thomas Cremer, Mallory Thompson, Paul Dickenson, Nathaniel Parker, Scott Stewart, Col. Graham, Alan Baer, Samuel Hazo, and many others.
Mr. Chambers has also engaged in the entertainment side of music as well, through spectacular performances using his instrumental skills. Chambers is a featured musician on Mariah Carey’s album, “Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel” on the track, “Up Out My Face”. Chambers also performed for the Atlanta Dream during for their halftime show, played for Google’s National Tech Convention, appeared on Peachtree TVs show, “Drumroll: SWD”, performed as a musician on BETs, “The Quad”, performed as a musician on VH1s, “Drumline 2”, performed at Dolly Parton’s theme park “Dollywood” for their summertime celebration, and was a performer for the Dolly Pardon’s parade, while also being featured on the talk show “The View”. Mr. Chambers is also a Grammy Award Winner for his involvement as a tubist at
Beyoncé’s historic Coachella Performance and has also served as a musician on Drumline Live, where he tours across the nation to perform shows on a yearly basis.
Mr. Chambers currently works with the Atlanta Hawks as a Tubist for their band, the ATLBOOM where he is entering their second season. Mr. Chambers also works as a Brass Coach for Middle/High School students getting ready for various competitions and/or college preparations and is a student at Georgia State University where he plans to finish his degree in Music Education. He teaches individual lessons for students preparing for All State and college auditions to help expand their musical talents. Kadeem Chambers is very involved in his community by being a proud member of multiple organizations such as: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated, Georgia Millennial Educators, National Association For Music Educators, Georgia Association of Educators, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America Incorporated.
What They Play
EPH495
- Key of BBb
- .689" bore
- 25" yellow brass bell
- Stainless steel pistons
- Clear lacquer finish
- Laskey Stadium Series mouthpiece and deluxe case w/wheels
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Keith Kelly is a Phoenix-based woodwind specialist and composer who works primarily in improvisation-based music. Much of his original works live somewhere between the spheres of jazz, ambient, and indie-rock. As a leader, he directs the Composers/Improvisers Big Band, the jazz-rock-improvisation unit Ask Not, and is regularly seen at The Lost Leaf, Phoenix’s hub of creative music. Keith performs often with Crossing 32nd St, and throughout the Western/Southwestern United States at a variety of new music concerts - including the Outsounds Music Festival (CA), In the Flow (CA), Oh My Ears (AZ), and at The Roost (NM).
His close cadre of musical companions include: vibraphonists/percussionists Brett Reed and Nathan Hubbard; woodwind players Eric Rasmussen, Adam Roberts, and Josh Bennett; percussionist Ryan Anthony; bassist Ben Hedquist; synth-maniac Tony Obr; guitarist Mike Sawitzke; and pianist Ashley Oakley. Equally at home in the realm of popular music, he has recorded with EELS, Dispatch, Califone, Michael Krassner, and Max Knouse. His recorded music is available through both Edgetone Records and his own label EX(P)HX.
Dr. Kelly holds degrees from the Conservatory of Music at University of the Pacific and Arizona State University. Since 2012, he has served as the Coordinator of Music Humanities and Performance at Paradise Valley Community College.
Here is what Keith Kelly says about the Eastman 52nd Street Tenor Saxophone"
"I’ve played a vintage horn, ever since I picked up the tenor saxophone. I had found that modern horns lacked the power, the range of tone color, and the overall ‘umph’ that I loved so much about playing vintage horns. The Eastman 52nd St Tenor Saxophone was a revelation to me – a modern horn, with all the precision key-work and attention to detail, coupled with the overall sound and feel of a vintage saxophone. When I first played my Eastman with the musicians who know me and my music best, they raved about how I 'sounded more like myself' and how much 'clearer and focused' my sound became. I feel so lucky to be able to play this horn every day and to share this hybrid of 'vintage and modern' with my students and other professionals."
What They Play
ETS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
- 52nd St. Bb Tenor Saxophone
- High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
- Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
- "M" neck
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Sousaphonist, Producer, Composer, Educator & Entrepreneur hailing from Mobile, AL, taking on new feets high and low with his beautiful raw brass Eastman Sousaphone. Play in bands such as 5 MILE BRASS, a funky hip-hop brass band Brett started in 2019. Brett n' Butter, a country comedy band lead by Brett with vocals and tuba lead lines. Brett has also performed along side bands/ artist such as Trombone Shorty, Soul Rebels, Eddie Roberts, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and the late Charlie Daniels. Brett also loves creating and exploring anything to do with horns, especially tuba. He has composed published works under his own distribution ranging from solo tuba & piano, quartet, and even tuba w/ electronics. Brett also owns a music school in downtown Mobile called Mobtown Music, where him and his staff can teach any instrument you would like to learn online or in person. His education consist on 2 years at William Carey University & 3 years at University of Mobile, ending during the pandemic with an associates in music business and education. Brett will always strive to find what is next for the horn, as of now he hasn't found a boundary for what tuba can't do.
What They Play
EPH495
- Key of BBb
- .689" bore
- 25" yellow brass bell
- Stainless steel pistons
- Clear lacquer finish
- Laskey Stadium Series mouthpiece and deluxe case w/wheels
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Acclaimed as “a virtuoso saxophonist" (Beverly Hills National Auditions), and a “magician showing off his tricks" (www.austin360.com), Dr. Andrew Harrison has emerged as one of today’s most unique and engaging musicians, leading him to perform hundreds of concerts throughout the United States and Europe as a chamber musician and soloist. He has placed in numerous prestigious competitions, including the Frances Walton Competition, the U.S. “Pershing’s Own” Collegiate Concerto Competition, and most recently the Berliner International Competition. Dr. Harrison has been featured with numerous ensembles, including the Downey Symphony Orchestra, Music Academy of the West Orchestra, Cal Poly Pomona and La Sierra University Wind Ensembles, and the Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble, and his playing has been described as "spectacular" (LA Opus) with a sound that is "broad and rich" (The Instrumentalist).
An advocate for contemporary saxophone music, Dr. Harrison has premiered over 30 new works by emerging and preeminent composers including Joel Love, Jules Pegram, Jim Stephenson, and Jennifer Higdon, among others, which range from solo works to large ensemble premieres. He has also recorded on several acclaimed albums, including Shadow of Sirius (GRAMMY Nomination, 2016) and Places in the West with with the University of Texas Wind Ensemble, Over the Rainbow and Bach Again with the TexSax Saxophone Ensemble, and has released In the City: New Works for Saxophone Quartet under his own label.
As an educator, Dr. Harrison is a frequent presenter of masterclasses and clinics at numerous high schools, universities, and conferences around the country, including the North American Saxophone Alliance, Texas Music Educators Association, and Denison Tutti Festival, along with Residencies at Websters University, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Franklin College, among others. His students have been accepted to numerous prestigious schools and organizations, including Cal State Fullerton, University of the Pacific, USC, UT Austin, University of North Texas, the Pacific Symphony Youth Ensemble, and the Riverside Philharmonic.
Currently, Dr. Harrison serves on the faculty of Mt. San Antonio College, Cerritos College, and the French Conservatory of Music, and previously served as the Saxophone Mentor Artist at the Colburn School. He holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree from the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, and a Masters degree from the University of Texas at Austin Butler School of Music, and his teachers have included legendary saxophonist Harvey Pittel, and LA Philharmonic Saxophonists Jim Rotter and Douglas Masek. He is the Co-Founder of the Uproar Duo with acclaimed pianist Clare Longendyke, and is an Endorsing Artist with Eastman Winds.
What They Play
EAS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
• 52nd St. Eb Alto Saxophone
• High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
• Adjustable thumbrest
• Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
• "S" neck
• Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Jimmie, or as friends call him Tjari, was born September 18, 1967 in “Flower City” Rochester NY. Critically acclaimed, Grammy Nominated and award winning Saxophonist Jimmie Highsmith Jr., has shared the stage with and opened for multiple Grammy Award winners, including Najee, Alicia Keys, Víctor and Joseph Wooten, Chris Botti, Grover Washington Jr., and Wynton Marsalis just to name a few. In the last ten years he has recorded 7 top selling smooth jazz CD’s that have sold thousands worldwide with his 6th CD “The Anthology of Sound” receiving a Grammy Nomination.. Jimmie has also been honored to record with several other musicians, singers and rappers on their projects. Jimmie Highsmith Jr’s sax work represents some of the best in the Smooth Jazz Genre. June 1st was proclaimed by then Mayor Robert J. Duffy “Jimmie Highsmith Jr Day” in Rochester NY.
http://www.jimmiehighsmithjr.com/
https://www.facebook.com/jase.highsmith
What They Play
ESS642
Legacy Model
This very responsive straight one-piece professional soprano boasts an evenness of tone quality across the range of the instrument with exceptional intonation.
- Bb Soprano Saxophone
- High F#, gold lacquer body and keys
- Straight one-piece body
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
- Available as ESS642-BS
- With black nickel-plated body, silver-plated keys
- Available as ESS642-BS
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Dr. David Humphreys is Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at Western Kentucky University, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to WKU, Dr. Humphreys taught at Texas Woman’s University, Texas Wesleyan University, and the University of North Texas. He previously held teaching positions at McKinney ISD (McKinney, TX), Edmond Memorial High School (Edmond, OK), Putnam City High School (Oklahoma City, OK), and El Sistema Oklahoma.
Dr. Humphreys has won multiple regional Tuba Euphonium Conference solo competitions on both tuba and euphonium. He has been invited to perform at several competitions and festivals including the Leonard Falcone International Euphonium and Tuba Festival; the Eastman Tuba Academy; the Buffet Crampon Tuba Euphonium Academy; various Regional Tuba Euphonium Conferences; and the International Tuba Euphonium Conference (ITEC).
As a chamber musician, Dr. Humphreys is acting principal tuba of the Owensboro (KY) Symphony and is a frequent guest with Orchestra Kentucky (Bowling Green). He is a member of the Western Kentucky University Faculty Brass Quintet and also is a member of the Boulevard Brass Quintet. He was previously principal E-flat tuba for the Dallas Brass Band. He is a founding member of the Juggernaut Tuba Euphonium Quartet, and the Frontier Brass Band (OK). He has performed with the Oklahoma City University faculty brass quintet and the University of Oklahoma faculty brass quintet. Additionally, he has performed with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Tulsa Symphony Orchestra, and the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas.
Dr. Humphreys has degrees in instrumental music education (BME, University of Oklahoma) and music performance (MM euphonium, University of Oklahoma; MM tuba, Oklahoma City University; DMA tuba, University of North Texas). His primary teachers include Don Little, Matt Good, Dr. David Childs, Dr. Ryan Robinson, Dr. Jeff Baker, and Brian Dobbins. His professional affiliations include the International Tuba Euphonium Association, Kentucky Music Educators Association, Texas Music Educators Association, and Oklahoma Music Educators Association.
What They Play
EPH495
- Key of BBb
- .689" bore
- 25" yellow brass bell
- Stainless steel pistons
- Clear lacquer finish
- Laskey Stadium Series mouthpiece and deluxe case w/wheels
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Cory Hungerford is recently retired from the United States Marine Corps after 20 years of service. His final assignment was serving as the Director of Chamber Ensembles and Staff Arranger with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band. Cory performed nationwide as musical director and sousaphonist with the band’s acclaimed Brass Band. In addition, he directed an initiative resulting in an exponentially increased presence on Marine Corps social media platforms.
Cory is the former Brass Branch Head in the Instrumental Division at the Naval School of Music in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In addition to these responsibilities, Cory was also the tuba instructor, faculty brass quintet leader, and taught chamber ensemble classes including brass quintet and brass band. He was also selected as the Instructor of the Year at the Naval School of Music.
As a guest artist and clinician, Cory has performed in over 30 countries working with international military bands and students of all levels. His notable achievements include leading the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band in the Royal Military Edinburgh Tattoo located in Edinburgh, Scotland; performing at national conferences including the U.S. Army Tuba Euphonium Workshop, International Euphonium Tuba Conference, and the Texas Music Educators Association Annual Conference.
Cory now resides in Murrieta, California where he is an active freelance musician and educator. He holds a degree in music from Thomas Edison State University and is dedicated to the education and enrichment of his students. Besides all things musical, Cory is an ardent whiskey and beer enthusiast. He also enjoys the challenge CrossFit presents to counteract the negative effects of his first hobby!
Cory Hungerford is proud to be an Eastman artist.
What They Play
EPH495
- Key of BBb
- .689" bore
- 25" yellow brass bell
- Stainless steel pistons
- Clear lacquer finish
- Laskey Stadium Series mouthpiece and deluxe case w/wheels
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Dr. Thomas Lukowicz is an accomplished musician with a diverse career in performance, education, and the marching arts. He is the Associate Professor of Low Brass at the University of North Alabama, Tuba-Artist Faculty at the Tennessee Valley Music Festival, and Principal Tuba of the Canton Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra of New York.
Dr. Lukowicz has performed with many top orchestras in the United States, including the Columbus Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony, Glimmerglass Opera Orchestra, Louisville Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, New World Symphony, Naples Philharmonic, and Pittsburgh Symphony Brass. He has also recorded numerous CDs with the Chamber Orchestra of New York and can be heard on the Pittsburgh Symphony Brass recording “A Song of Christmas.”
He is also a passionate educator and has been on faculty at Wright State University, Kent State University, and Notre Dame College. Additionally, he served as an instructor at Carnegie Mellon University and the Oberlin Conservatory. He has led masterclasses, performed guest recitals at universities nationwide, and presented or performed at numerous Midwest, Southeast, Northeast, and International Tuba Euphonium Conferences. He has also served on faculty at the Roger Bobo Festival of Brass and the 2023 International Euphonium Tuba Festival. His students have gone on to win positions at the Seattle Symphony, Springfield Symphony, Shoals Symphony, and competitions at the regional and National levels.
Dr. Lukowicz is also an accomplished marching arts performer and educator. He has been a brass staff member at Music City, the Santa Clara Vanguard, Blue Knights, and Phantom Regiment drum and bugle corps.He also served on the music staff of the RCC Marching Tigers and the Spirit of America Band. He was a judge for the Pennsylvania Federation of Contest Judges, working championship shows for circuits in Pennsylvania and Michigan. He was a member of the Concord Blue Devils from 1997 to 1999, From 2001-2002, he was a performer with the North American touring cast of Blast!.
He earned his doctorate at Michigan State University, where he served as the Teaching Assistant for the studio. Dr. Lukowicz is the only brass musician to have earned an Artist Diploma from Carnegie Mellon University. Additional studies include the University of Southern California (MM), and the Oberlin Conservatory of Music (BM).
What They Play
EBC836
The EBC836 is a 6/4 size tuba inspired by the legendary York orchestral CC tuba. This large tuba is at home on stage with a symphony orchestra or concert band, in the pit of an opera or ballet orchestra, and is nimble enough to play in small chamber ensembles. The next generation 6/4 tuba has arrived!
- Key of CC, 6/4 size
- .750" bore
- 20" upright bell
- 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer or unlacquered finish
- Laskey 30H EU mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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EBC632
This 34" tall CC tuba is wonderfully in tune and is a very easy and comfortable horn to play. Whether in an orchestral setting, a community band, a church ensemble, quintet, or solo work - this tuba works well!
- Key of CC, 4/4 size
- .689" bore
- 19 3/4" yellow brass, upright bell
- 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer finish
- Laskey 30H US mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Most artists who put a “Doc” in their name do it out of cleverness, for marketing reasons, or as a crafty way to express their mastery of their instrument or vibe. Since the release of his 2003 debut Saxappeal, Phillip “Doc” Martin has all that down pat, wowing audiences everywhere from Blues Alley in D.C. to the St. Lucia Jazz Festival and the Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival and earning inspiring amounts of airplay (including on XM Watercolors and The Weather Channel) for tracks like “Deep Pockets” and the title track from his 2009 set Realization. His latest Innervision Records release Pocket Love further establishes this powerful expertise via his dynamic flow and tight, funky old school driven alto vibe.
While many independent artists with cool, successful “day jobs” prefer to avoid references to them when they talk about their music, Martin is the complete opposite, fully embracing the inspirational factor of being a top notch practitioner in two very different professions. Beyond his ever-expanding musical fan base, hundreds of patients in the Washington DC area know him as “Dr. Martin,” a board certified dentist in group practice there. He called his previous album Good Day At Work (2013) to reflect his artful balance between the rigours of life as a dentist and the sometimes exhilarating, often challenging grind of being an independent artist and performer. One of the insert photos in the packaging of Pocket Love finds him enjoying the best of both worlds, embracing his treasured alto while wearing his green scrubs and cap.
“My first love was always playing the sax, and I continue to strive to be the best sounding alto player you’ve ever heard. If it’s unheard of that a saxophone artist also wants to be the best dentist you’ve ever gone to, that’s a testament to the hard work I have put in so that I may enjoy these two amazing careers. In both worlds, success comes from working with incredible, dedicated people and developing inspiring, enduring relationships.
https://www.phillipdocmartin.com/
What They Play
EAS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
• 52nd St. Eb Alto Saxophone
• High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
• Adjustable thumbrest
• Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
• "S" neck
• Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Bennie Maupin is best known for his atmospheric bass clarinet playing on Miles Davis’ classic “Bitches Brew” album, as well as other Miles Davis recordings such as “Big Fun,” “Jack Johnson,” and “On the Corner.” He was a founding member of Herbie Hancock’s seminal band The Headhunters, as well as a performer and composer in Hancock’s influential Mwandishi band. Born in 1940, Maupin started playing clarinet, later adding saxophone, flute, and most notably the bass clarinet to his formidable arsenal of woodwind instruments. Upon moving to New York in 1962, he freelanced with groups led by Marion Brown, Pharoah Saunders, and Chick Corea, and played regularly with Roy Haynes and Horace Silver. He also recorded with McCoy Tyner, Lee Morgan, Freddie Hubbard, Jack DeJohnette, Andrew Hill, Eddie Henderson, and Woody Shaw to name only a few.
Maupin’s own discography as a leader includes a well-received recording for ECM Records, “The Jewel in The Lotus” (1974), “Slow Traffic to the Right” (1976), “Moonscapes” both on Mercury Records (1978), and “Driving While Black” on Intuition, (1998). The instrumentation of Maupin’s current group The Bennie Maupin Ensemble, harkens back to the tradition of great saxophone-bass-drum trios, such as the group led by Sonny Rollins with Wilbur Ware and Elvin Jones. While echoes of the great John Coltrane can be heard in Maupin’s work, one can also discern the influences of Yusef Lateef, Sonny Rollins, and Eric Dolphy, as well as Maupin’s contemporaries like Wayne Shorter and the late Joe Henderson. Maupin’s approach to his music is intentional and profound, yet alive in the interpretation of the moment. He maintains active performing and teaching careers in Europe, and the US. Bennie Maupin currently resides in the Los Angeles area.
What They Play
ETS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
- 52nd St. Bb Tenor Saxophone
- High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
- Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
- "M" neck
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Las Vegas based Charles McNeal studied extensively in Denver Co. privately and at the college level with teachers that include Walt Fowler, Willie Hill, Rich Charluce, Keith Oxman, Ron Miles, Javon Jackson, Nelson Rangell, Brad Leali, and Walter Barr. He has been a featured performer at many national and international festivals including Monterey Jazz Festival (CA), San Jose Jazz Festival (CA), San Francisco Jazz Festival (CA), Playboy Jazz Festival(CA), Telluride Jazz Festival (CO), Umbria Jazz Festival (Italy), and Porretta Soul Festival (Italy). He has performed, recorded and/or toured with: Lyle Lovett Large Band, The Headhunters w/Mike Clark and Bill Summers, Jimmy Scott, Charlie Mussellwhite, Keb Mo, John Faddis, Wynton Marsalis, James Carter, Steve Turre, Leslie Drayton, McCoy Tyner, Ray Obiedo, Dave Garabaldi, RAD, Steve Turre, James Carter, Brenda Boykin, Claire Dee, Lavay Smith and the Red Hot Skillet Lickers, Barbara Morrison, Jackie Ryan, Take 6, Kirk Whalum, Nneenna Freelon, Barbara Dennerlein, Jr. Mance, Bruce Forman, Mark Elf, Roberta Flack, The Temptations, Ollie Woodson, Norman Conners, Jean Carne, Curtis Olson, Peter Horvath, Jaz Sawyer, Boz Scaggs, and Nicolas Bearde. In addition to being a world class saxophonist, his website “charlesmcneal.com” is the #1 source for jazz saxophone transcriptions and related educational resources on the web. Read what’s being said about this Las Vegas saxophonist: “…When I walked into Pearl’s, the piece “Brujo” was in full swing. It was a swift piece that featured Charles McNeal primarily on soprano sax with Wally kicking and stomping on the drums, pushing Charles to great heights. The group was very tight and seemed to like that tempo. Charles’s alto solo had a contemporary edge on “Tony,” a piece dedicated to Tony Williams.” “…Charles was into a very avant-garde mode that took the rest of the group in that fast-clip direction.” “…before slowing the pace for the first of Nelson’s compositions, “A Penthouse Dawn,” admirably performed by the orchestra and alto soloist Charles McNeal.”
What They Play
ETS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
- 52nd St. Bb Tenor Saxophone
- High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
- Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
- "M" neck
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Paul Von Mertens is a Chicago-based composer/arranger and a performer on saxophone, flute, clarinet and harmonica. He has played and recorded with a variety of artists including Mavis Staples, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Stereolab, The Sea and Cake, Poi Dog Pondering, Broken Social Scene, Wilco, and Mono. He has been a member of the Brian Wilson Band since 1999 and is currently musical director.
Paul has written arrangements, orchestrations and performed for Brian Wilson's tour and Grammy-winning recording of "Smile," the Pet Sounds Tour, "Live In London," "Gettin' In Over My Head," "That Lucky Old Sun," "Wilson Reimagines Gershwin," "In The Key Of Disney," and "That's Why God Made the Radio" with Brian and The Beach Boys. Paul spent 2016 touring “Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary” worldwide, featuring performances with the Boston Pops. His arrangement of "Dvorak Re-mix Fantasy" was premiered at Orchestra Hall with Poi Dog Pondering and the Chicago Sinfonietta in 2005, and his "Carmen Remix" in 2007.
Writing credits include music for Steppenwolf Theater, the Peabody Award-winning documentary "The Lost Children of Rockdale County" and "Merchants of Cool" for Frontline, and the long-running "Workplace Essential Skills" for PBS. Paul and his wife, Cynthia Von Orthal, have created original puppet musicals "Akuba's Dream," "The Yellow Wallpaper," "A White Heron" and "Tara's Story" for their own company, Von Orthal Puppets.
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What They Play
ETS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
- 52nd St. Bb Tenor Saxophone
- High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
- Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
- "M" neck
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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ESS652
Legacy Model
The 52nd Street Saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers across the range of the instrument, and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
- 52nd St. Bb Soprano Saxophone
- High F# key, aged unlacquered body and keys
- Straight one-piece body
- Rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Eduardo Nogueroles combines interpretation with teaching, composition and conducting. He is Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at the Professional Conservatory of Music of Valencia, member of the Spanish Tuba Quartet, member of the Team Board of the Spanish Association of Tubas and Euphoniums AETYB, International Representative of the International Tuba and Euphonium Association ITEA, Conductor of the Symphonic Band of the Societat Musical d'Alboraia and Eastman Performing Artist.
He studied tuba, conducting, composition and contemporary music in the conservatories of Jávea, Valencia, Madrid (End of career Honor Award), Perpignan (Gold Medal of the Conservatory), Arizona State University and the Royal Schools of Music (Licentiate with Distinction), with professors such as Miguel Moreno, Mel Culbertson, Sam Pilafian, Harvey Phillips, Tomás Gilabert, Andrés Zarzo or Ferrer Ferrán.
He was laureated at the International Tuba Competition in Albany (New York) and at the Xátiva Brass Competition (Valencia). Was part of the Students' Orchestra of the Community of Madrid and the Young National Orchestra of Spain JONDE, and has collaborated with numerous orchestras such as those of Castilla y León, Orquesta Sinfónica de Navarra, Orquesta Sinfónica de la Radio Televisión Española, Orquesta Sinfónica de Granada, Orquesta de les Arts, Orquesta Nacional de Cataluña, Orquesta Sinfónica de Bilbao, Sinfónica de Galicia, Sinfónica de Córdoba, Filarmonía de Santiago, Orquesta Sinfónica de Euskadi, Orquesta Ciudad de Málaga, Grup Instrumental de Valencia, Orquesta Sinfónica de Valencia, Orquesta del Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia, etc.
He taught tuba and euphonium at the Professional Conservatory of Meliana, at the Professional School of Music of Viana do Castelo, at the Superior Conservatory of Music of Vigo, at the Professional Conservatory of Castellón and at the Superior School of Music and Performing Arts of Oporto ESMAE. Since 1996 he has been giving master classes all over the world and regularly performs as a soloist with piano, orchestra or band, participating in numerous premieres and recorded several pieces as a soloist, including Ferrer Ferrán's El Gigante de Hierro. In 2000 he recorded his first album Escenas latinas, followed by Una mirada atrás en (2014) and Rock & Tuba (2021).
He has been Director of the Music Bands of San Miguel de Oia, Vilafamés, Aldaia and Villar del Arzobispo, with which he has won several prizes in competitions and made various recordings such as Sensacions or Begin the beguine. He was Director of the International Tuba Festival of Vigo from 1997 to 2003 and President of the Spanish Association of Tubas and Euphoniums AETYB between 2012 and 2020. He has been a member of the jury in numerous competitions, both performance and composition, among which stand out those of Juventudes Musicales de España, Falcone Composition Contest, Brazilian Euphonium and Tuba Association ETB, Spanish Association of Tubas and Euphoniums AETYB, International Tuba and Euphonium Association ITEA, etc.
As a composer, his music is performed all over the world, having been recorded on several CDs, received various awards and commissioned by prestigious international ensembles and soloists. His pieces, published by the Diputación de Valencia, Rivera Editores, Opera Prima, Branfor, Pinacle Brass and Potenza Music (USA), include works for soloists, chamber music, choir, band, orchestra and musical theater. He is also a co-author of method dedicated to teaching brass instruments Brass School (ed. Bromera and Algar) and author of the 18 Basic Routines for Brass Instruments (Amazon).
You can follow all his musical activity from: https://linktr.ee/EduardoNogueroles
What They Play
EBF866
- Key of F, 4/4 size
- .667" - .820" bore
- 16.5" yellow or gold brass, upright bell
- 4 right hand + 2 left hand rotary valves
- Clear lacquer, unlacquered, or silver-plated finish
- Laskey 28K US mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Harvey Pittel is an award winning and internationally acclaimed classical saxophonist who has performed as a soloist with many of the world’s greatest orchestras and has recorded extensively as a soloist and with ensembles including his own saxophone quartet. He is the Professor of Saxophone at The University of Texas at Austin Butler School of Music.
What They Play
EAS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
• 52nd St. Eb Alto Saxophone
• High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
• Adjustable thumbrest
• Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
• "S" neck
• Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Gary Poffenbarger, a distinguished music educator and performer, joined the faculty at The University of Texas at San Antonio School of Music in Fall 2017. Specializing in tuba and euphonium, he imparts his extensive knowledge and experience to music majors, conducts insightful weekly masterclasses, and directs the UTSA Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble, The Boom Squad.
Mr. Poffenbarger has had the privilege of being mentored by a host of eminent musicians, including Sam Pilafian, William Holmes, Wesley Branstein, Warren Deck, Gary Ofenloch, Ronald Romm, Roger Voisin, Timothy Morrison, David Ohanian, William Pfund, Allan Dean, and Arnold Jacobs.
Gary has enriched renowned ensembles such as The Boston Brass, Epic Brass, and The Boston Tuba Quartet with his musical prowess. He distinguished himself as the principal tubist with The United States Air Force Academy Band and excelled as the group leader/music director of The Stellar Brass, an ensemble that has been featured at esteemed events like The Midwest Clinic, Texas Music Educators Association Convention, and the International Trumpet Guild Conference.
While at the Academy, Gary was a pivotal member of the arranging staff, creating over 150 arrangements while also instructing the music notation software Finale for the Air Force. His leadership extended to his role as Chief of the Band Support Division for The Air Force Public Affairs Association, where he spearheaded initiatives in music composition, arranging, licensing, and social media management for all Air Force Bands and Public Affairs.
With a portfolio comprising over 32 video and audio recording projects, Gary has showcased his live performances to a global audience exceeding 50 million. He has made over 40 television appearances on networks such as PBS, Fox and Friends, and The Armed Forces Network. Before joining UTSA, Gary served as Adjunct Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at Colorado State University-Pueblo and was a respected faculty member at The Rafael Mendez Brass Institute. He also contributed his leadership and expertise as the Director of Bands at Louise ISD.
Currently, Gary Poffenbarger collaborates as an artist/clinician with the Eastman Music Company. Gary’s commitment to music education and his passion for performance continue to inspire students and audiences alike, fostering a deep appreciation for music and cultivating the next generation of musicians.
http://music.utsa.edu/index.php/faculty_page/gary-poffenbarger-tuba
What They Play
EBC632
This 34" tall CC tuba is wonderfully in tune and is a very easy and comfortable horn to play. Whether in an orchestral setting, a community band, a church ensemble, quintet, or solo work - this tuba works well!
- Key of CC, 4/4 size
- .689" bore
- 19 3/4" yellow brass, upright bell
- 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer finish
- Laskey 30H US mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Bill is a native of New Jersey. He began teaching and freelancing in Atlanta in 2001 while he was a member of the Army Ground Forces Band. Currently he plays tuba with the Midtown Brass Quintet, the acclaimed Georgia Brass Band, the John's Creek Symphony Orchestra and the Ludwig Symphony. He has also performed with the Alabama, Columbus, Macon, Cobb, Chattanooga and Hilton Head Symphonies, the Savannah Philharmonic, Symphony Orchestra Augusta, the Atlanta Brass Society, The Atlanta Ballet and the Peachtree Brass. As a soloist he has appeared with the Army Ground Forces Band, the New Atlanta Philharmonic, the Ludwig Symphony, and the New Jersey-based South Orange Symphony, delighting audiences of all ages with his dynamic interpretations of both standard and lesser known works for tuba. Bill also performs on sousaphone with Mercury Orkestar and the Fourth Ward Afro-Klezmer Orchestra, tuba in the rock group B. Wayne and the Belfrys and plays bass in the chamber rock group, the Clibber Jones Ensemble. In addition to his performance schedule, Mr. Pritchard is a dedicated teacher of his craft, giving private lessons and masterclasses on euphonium and trombone, as well as tuba and is a professor at Georgia College and Agnes Scott College. Bill holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in music management from William Paterson University and a Master of Arts in classical performance from the Eastman School of Music.
Bill plays the Eastman EBC836S, and is currently pursuing a jazz bass performance degree at Kennesaw State University.
What They Play
EBC632
This 34" tall CC tuba is wonderfully in tune and is a very easy and comfortable horn to play. Whether in an orchestral setting, a community band, a church ensemble, quintet, or solo work - this tuba works well!
- Key of CC, 4/4 size
- .689" bore
- 19 3/4" yellow brass, upright bell
- 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer finish
- Laskey 30H US mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Chris Schmidt is currently the conductor for the Louisville Youth Orchestra Horizons Brass Choir and he also is the instructor of low brass at Indiana University Southeast. He has been a low brass instructor in the Louisville KY Metro Area since 2008. There have been several of his ensembles that have performed at major conferences including the IUS Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble at the 2023 International Euphonium-Tuba Festival, the Youth Performing Arts School Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble at the ITEA Midwest Regional Tuba-Euphonium Conference in 2022, and the Oldham County High School Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble was selected to perform at the 2013 and 2021 KMEA Conference. Several of his private students from various local high schools have earned placements in the Kentucky and Indiana All State Bands as well as National Honor Bands including the John Philip Sousa National High School Honor Band.
Mr. Schmidt attended the University of Louisville and earned a degree of Master of Music Performance with an emphasis in Wind Ensemble Conducting in May of 2010. While at U of L he studied conducting with Dr. Fred Speck and tuba with Mr. John Jones. Mr. Schmidt was also a guest tuba soloist with the University Concert Band when he performed The Fantasia for Tuba and Band by James Curnow under the direction of Dr. Greg Byrne. Prior to his time at Louisville Mr. Schmidt attended Morehead State University where he held the position of Principal Tuba in the MSU Symphony Band and earned two degrees, a Bachelor of Music Education and a Master of Arts in Secondary Education. Mr. Schmidt was the chapter president of the International Tuba Euphonium Association. He was also awarded placements on the MSU Dean’s List, the KY Intercollegiate Band, the CBDNA Southern Division Intercollegiate Band, and the Lexington Brass Band. His primary teachers at MSU included euphonium virtuoso Dr. Earle Louder and tuba professor Dr. Stacy Baker as well as wind band conducting lessons with Dr. Richard Miles. After graduating from MSU, Mr. Schmidt taught instrumental music for eight years before beginning a freelance music career which has included solo recitals at the International Euphonium Tuba Festival in 2023 and several appearances as a guest soloist with wind ensembles and brass bands around the Louisville, KY Metro Area.
Mr. Schmidt’s business CP Schmidt Music, LLC operates out of Louisville, KY where he operates a studio with sixty private students and creates marching band drill designs and music arrangements for several high school and college band programs. He also serves as an adjudicator for marching band contests, concert band, and solo and ensemble festivals. Mr. Schmidt also performs with Chamber Winds Louisville, the Derby City Brass Band and the Indiana University Southeast Band and Orchestra.
What They Play
EBF866
- Key of F, 4/4 size
- .667" - .820" bore
- 16.5" yellow or gold brass, upright bell
- 4 right hand + 2 left hand rotary valves
- Clear lacquer, unlacquered, or silver-plated finish
- Laskey 28K US mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Dr. Treinen is currently Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies/Applied Saxophone at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. He received his PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Jazz Studies under Dr. Wayne Goins from Kansas State University and his Masters Degree in Music Education from Kansas State University under Dr. Frank Tracz. Dr. Treinen is also a graduate of Washburn University where he received his Bachelors degrees in Music Education and Saxophone Performance. During the mid 80’s, Dr. Treinen occupied the lead Alto chair with one of the leading premier big bands in the country, The Kansas City Boulevard Big Band. In 1994, He was mentioned in Downbeat Magazine article for his solo work on the big band’s latest recording. The ensemble was recognized for its collection of highly talented musicians and recordings featuring Karin Allison, Kevin Mahogany, Bobby Watson, Pete Christlieb, Eric Marienthal and many others. Throughout his years in Kansas City, Dr. Treinen performed with several other local, regional and national big bands such as The Trilogy Big Band, Tony Dipardo Big Band, Topeka Jazz Workshop Big Band, Moms Big Band and The Jimmy Dorsey Big Band. In 1990, Dr. Treinen entered the United States Air Force as a Saxophone Specialist with The Heartland of America Band (formerly the USAF Strategic Air Command Band) stationed in Omaha, Nebraska. During his military career, Dr. Treinen was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for his solo work on the “Noteables” jazz ensemble recording Always and Forever, and for his performance work. He was then awarded Airman of the Year for the entire USAF music career field and received the Outstanding Airman Bandsman, 4 times from his unit commander during his tenure at Offutt, AFB. In 1996, Dr. Treinen was awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal for his accomplishments as musical director of the “Noteables” during The United States Air Force 50th Anniversary World War II Show, which was presented throughout the United States. Dr. Treinen currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Topeka Jazz Workshop Inc., as the Director of the education and scholarship committees and one year as the Artistic Director for The Coleman Hawkins Legacy Jazz Festival. He is currently in his tenth year as the Director of the Topeka Jazz Youth Jazz high school jazz program. Dr. Treinen is in high demand as a jazz educator and performer throughout the Midwest. He is currently serving as Kansas’s State Jazz Education Advisor for the Kansas Music Educator Association and is the Director of the KMEA Jazz Educators All-Star Big Band. As a clinician/ artist, Dr. Treinen has adjudicated and performed at numerous jazz festivals. As a jazz saxophonist, Dr. Treinen’s solo work can be heard on the following recordings: “Chronicles of Carmella,” by guitarist Dr. Wayne Goins, “Introducing Sean Parsons,” by pianist Dr. Sean Parsons and vocalist Kevin Mahogany’s CD “Big Band.” Throughout his career, Dr. Treinen has performed with such legendary performers such as Grant Stewart, Harry Allen, Bob Bowman, Todd Strait, Frank Mantooth, Donny McClaslin, George Duke, Mike Metheny, Roger Ingram, Carl Fontana, John Fedchock, Terrell Stafford, Bobby Watson, Wycliff Gordon, Eric Marienthal, The Temptations, and The Shirelles. Dr. Treinen is currently performing with the New Vintage Big Band in Kansas City, 9plus1, Michael Pagan Big Band, and The Wayne Goins Quartet. He continues to be an active performer and clinician providing clinics, workshops, and lectures on saxophone and jazz education throughout the United States. On March 7, 2015, Dr. Treinen was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of Fame.
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ETS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
- 52nd St. Bb Tenor Saxophone
- High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
- Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
- "M" neck
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Mike Vaccaro is a freelance musician in greater Los Angeles, California. He is active in the fields of motion pictures, television, jingles, live theater, and classical, jazz, and pop concerts. Performing on a multitude of woodwind instruments including the clarinet, flute, saxophone, and oboe families his background and current performance activities are varied.
After studies at Cerritos College and Cal State University Long Beach (where he premiered the Scaramouche for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra by Darius Milhaud) in classical music he served his professional apprenticeship on tours with Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Paul Horn, and the American Folk Ballet.
A four year stint in Las Vegas had him performing for production shows and celebrities and various hotels. At the same time he was performing with the Las Vegas Chamber Players and the Las Vegas Symphony Orchestra.
His career included the Pantages Theater, South Bay Civic Light Opera, with The Pageant Of The Masters Orchestra, Long Beach Grand Opera, and in a variety of recording studios, venues, and at concerts throughout the area. Some recording engagements included The Academy Awards, and the motion pictures, Up, Star Trek, Speed Racer, Ratatouille, Hairspray, Land of the Lost, and Mission Impossible, The Incredibles, etc. In addition he is the music contractor at The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts going on his 29th year contracting local musicians for celebrities. He has been semi-retired since 2008 and making a CD or two every year in both the jazz and classical idioms. Also in retirement he continues to make mouthpieces for clarinet and saxophone and plays and records with his saxophone quartet. His jazz and classical recordings can be purchased at www.mikevaccaro2.bandcamp.com Most recently he is presenting and producing the music of John Scott. You can sign on to a bi-monthly blog at mikevaccaro.com and yes Mike does teach just a few students on clarinet, saxophone, and flute (a limit of 5 per week). He performs on the Eastman 850 Alto Sax, the 52nd Street Soprano Sax, and the Haynes flute.
Dr. Benjamin Vasko resides in Boston, where he is the Adjunct Instructor of Tuba/Euphonium at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, having recently finished a one-year appointment at Valdosta State University as Lecturer of Tuba and Euphonium and principal tubist of the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra. During the summer, Dr. Vasko is a brass instructor with the 20-time DCI World Champion Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps. He is also on the faculty of the Boston University Tanglewood Institute, where he gives lessons, coaches chamber music, and teaches orchestral/band repertoire classes.
Dr. Vasko holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Texas and a Master of Music degree from the University of Georgia, both in Tuba Performance. His primary teachers have been Sam Pilafian, Charles Villarrubia, and David Zerkel. He completed his doctorate at Boston University under BSO tubist Mike Roylance. Dr. Vasko’s dissertation is an exploration of the benefits that collaborative learning have on student wellbeing and musicianship in collegiate tuba/euphonium ensemble.
Fluent in many styles of music, Dr. Vasko has performed with groups such as the Hot Tamale Brass Band, Urban Achievers Brass Band, South Coast Brass Band, 4th Ward Afro-Klezmer Orchestra, and FunkCake, and for events hosted by companies like Dell, Captain Morgan, and The Chive. His playing and arranging can be heard in commercials for companies like Ford and State Farm.
Dr. Vasko has performed with groups throughout the US and Mexico, most recently having finished a tour to New York City to perform in Carnegie Hall with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Other recent engagements include the Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular with the Boston Pops and the recording of an upcoming album of Ellen Taaffe Zwilich’s music with the Boston Modern Orchestra Project. He has also performed with the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra, the Albany Symphony Orchestra (GA), Orquesta Sinfonico de la UACJ, Symphony Augusta, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra, the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, and the Boston Festival Orchestra.
Benjamin Vasko is an Eastman Performing Artist.
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EBC832
The EBC832 is the result of innovation not seen in the tuba community. This compact tuba combines the agility and response of 4/4 size tuba, with the sound and color of a much larger tuba.
- Key of CC, 4/4 size
- .689" bore
- 19 3/4" yellow brass, upright bell
- York style 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer finish
- Laskey 30H EU mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Phillip Whack is a native of Columbia, SC. It was there that he was a product of his environment and grew up hearing the likes of Miles Davis, Nat King Cole, Earth, Wind and Fire, The Doobie Bros, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Louie Armstrong, Grover Washington Jr, James Brown, and many others in the family household. By constantly absorbing all of this music, it would prove to have a profound influence in his interest in music.
He went on to continue his studies at Brevard College in Brevard, NC, where he studied saxophone and clarinet with Dr.David Kirby and Dr. Jon Gudmundson. As he honed his skills in college, he began his true quest in music. Although Phillip was initially a classically trained musician, he started to get submerged in the recordings by artist such as John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, Freddie Hubbard, Kirk Whalum, Weather Report, Tower of Power, etc. Those and many other recordings would change his life and direction in music forever.
As a professional, Phillip has gone on to record or share the stage with the likes of The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Maceo Parker, Clarence Clemons, Fantasia, Fred Wesley, Wycliffe Gordon, Tom Browne, Lenny Kravitz, Branford Marsalis, The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Ojays, Dennis Edwards and the Temptations Review, and many others. He's performed in 48 states, Asia, Europe, Canada, and Africa. Here is what he has to say about his Eastman 52nd Street tenor saxophone. "Eastman Saxophones have everything that a saxophonist would want..They play well in all registers from top to bottom...They allow the player to be extremely flexible and with great intonation and pitch...And most of all, they allow you to sound like you"
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ETS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
- 52nd St. Bb Tenor Saxophone
- High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
- Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
- "M" neck
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Since picking up the saxophone while in Junior High School back in the 1980s, Kirk Tracy enjoyed developing his sound and playing in the Orange County/Los Angeles music scene. While still in school Kirk had the honor of studying with New Orleans great Jerry Jumonville as well as Southern California saxophone masters Eric Marienthal and Doug Webb. Once Kirk was in his late teens he became busy playing with The Shirelles, The Ink Spots, Dave Wakeling (The English Beat and General Public), and recorded the Epic Records debut release of the ska group Save Ferris. Kirk has also recorded many t.v. and film spots as well. Although once he met his wife Nicole he was determined to create a group with her that celebrated “Classic American Music”…and thus The Kid and Nic Show was born. A fun, high energy, interactive show that features a blend of swingin’ blues, rock and roll, latin and a variety of other genres. Since the formation of this husband and wife led five piece band in 1997, The Kid and Nic Show has performed regularly from the House of Blues stages in Hollywood and Anaheim to clubs, casinos, theaters, festivals and special events across the country. Past tours have taken the show to over 15 states. The Kid and Nic Show has been featured on The Discovery Channel, The Food Networks “Bobby Flay’s Food Nation”, as well as morning news shows in Minnesota, South Dakota, Nevada and Arizona. Their story has also been told in periodicals across the nation. Songs from Kid and Nic’s lates release “Goin’ Downtown” are enjoying regular rotation on radio stations across the nation and around the world! Kid and Nic take their audiences on a trip across the landscape of American music and comedy for a show that provides a lot of laughs, memorable tunes and a genuine feeling of joy! Kirk Tracy is a proud player and promoter of The Eastman 52nd St. Tenor Saxophone.
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ETS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
- 52nd St. Bb Tenor Saxophone
- High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
- Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
- "M" neck
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Gary Bias has been the saxophonist with the Earth, Wind & Fire horns since 1987. He has won a Grammy Award in 1987 in the Best Rhythm & Blues Song category for co-writing the song “Sweet Love” with Anita Baker and Louis A. Johnson. In 1999 Bias released his first album as a leader, “2 B Free”, on his own Thunderbop label. He is co-owner of a recording studio in San Bernardino, California, where he has been working on his second album on his off-time from Earth, Wind & Fire.
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EAS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
• 52nd St. Eb Alto Saxophone
• High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
• Adjustable thumbrest
• Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
• "S" neck
• Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Adam Hayes is an internationally recognized performer, educator, and clinician. A versatile musician, Adam has performed throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, including performances with over 40 professional orchestras throughout the world. With an interest in new music and creative music, Adam endeavors to promote the latest in solo trumpet repertoire. His debut album CURRENT, features innovative compositions for solo trumpet and piano and is distributed internationally on Curvepoint Media. Adam actively commissions new works for trumpet by a variety of composers. He has given the world-premiere performances of over 12 significant works for trumpet. Adam was a featured artist at the 2012 International Trumpet Guild Convention, premiereing Amy Dunker’s Etesian Traveler, an innovative composition for trumpet, piano, percussion, and dance. Adam has published articles and reviews for music publications, including the International Trumpet Guild Journal. Adam’s book, In Theory: The Trumpet, is a trusted resource in the collegiate trumpet studio. Adam has performed with professional ensembles including The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, The Atlanta Opera, The Atlanta Ballet Orchestra, The Cincinnati Ballet Orchestra, The Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, The Hollywood Festival Orchestra, The Hollywood Hills Orchestra, The New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra, The Chamber Orchestra of Albuquerque, The Dayton Philharmonic, The West Virginia Symphony, The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, The Richmond Symphony, The Chattanooga Symphony, and numerous regional orchestras. Adam has been a soloist with the Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus, and has performed on studio-recording and commercial engagements from cruise lines to Broadway shows. He has performed with notable artists such as Diana Krall, The Indigo Girls, Bela Fleck, Mannheim Steamroller, Edwin McCain, Joan Osborne, Neil Sedaka, New York Voices, Chris Potter and John Cowan. Several of Adam’s solo, chamber and orchestral recordings have been broadcast on radio and television. He can be heard on labels including ACA, 5ive Happiness, Curvepoint, Hal Leonard, and Mark Records. Adam Hayes is Artist-in-Residence and Assistant Professor of Music at Berry College in Rome, GA where he teaches the trumpet studio and courses in music. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Trumpet Festival of the Southeast, and is the Solo Reviews Editor for the International Trumpet Guild youth website. Currently, Adam serves as President of the Georgia Association of Jazz Educators. Prior to his appointment at Berry College, he taught at Clemson University, North Georgia College & State University, The University of New Mexico, Truett-McConnell College, and for the Georgia Governor’s Honors Program. He holds the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, a Master of Music from the University of New Mexico, and a Bachelor of Music from The University of Georgia. As an artist for Eastman Trumpets, Adam performs worldwide as a soloist and clinician.
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ETR530
- Key of C, .459” medium large bore
- Handspun, engraved, yellow brass bell
- Wire-reinforced bell, torch-annealed bell tail
- Reverse tuning slide
- Silver-plated
- Mouthpiece and deluxe double case
- Available as ETR530GS
- With gold brass bell and 24k gold-plated trim kit
- Available as ETR530GS
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Trained at Interlochen and the University of Southern California, Daniel Kelley is a pianist, a composer and arranger, and a French hornist. In addition to being a member of the LA Opera Orchestra and the Pasadena Symphony, he has worked on many motion pictures, including Star Wars Episode VII, Frozen, Avatar, Wreck-It Ralph, Big Hero 6, Monsters University and all of the Pirates of the Caribbean, Ice Age, Men in Blackand Hot Tub Time Machine films.
Creator of the Music for Two and Music for Three series, nearly 700,000 books of his compositions and arrangements have sold worldwide. Daniel also bakes constantly, mosaics, drives a cherry red 1929 Model A Phaeton, annoys practically everyone with puns, and loves playing games of any kind, though Rook is his current fave. In 2016, a mosaic of his won the Best of Show monetary prize at the LA County Fair. He and his wife Cynthia have three children and too many fish. Adair, Darcy and Adele are the names of the children.
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EFH682
- Key of F/Bb Double Horn, .468” bore
- Kruspe wrap
- Handspun yellow or gold brass bell
- Adjustable finger hook
- Engraved bell and valve caps
- Clear lacquer finish
- Laskey 75G mouthpiece and upgraded fiberglass Case
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Jenny Kim is Associate Principal Horn of the LA Opera Orchestra, as well as Principal Horn in the Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra and Third Horn with New West Symphony. She also performs frequently with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Pasadena Symphony. As a recording artist, she has worked on numerous motion pictures, including Avatar, Frozen, the Ice Age films, The Adventures of TinTinand X-Men: Days of Future Past. She is the instructor of French Horn at both Chapman University and Biola University. Jenny received her Master of Music degree from the University of Southern California, and her Bachelor of Music and Performer’s Certificate from the Eastman School of Music. She has won first prize in several prominent competitions, including the International Horn Society’s Jon Hawkins Award, and has soloed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, playing Mozart’s Second Horn Concerto under the baton of Grant Gershon. Her principal teachers were Brian Drake, Peter Kurau, Richard Todd and James Decker. Jenny enjoys spending time with her son, Alden, and likes to walk her dog Isabel. She also loves knitting, crafting, and watching movies, especially the stupidly funny ones that never fail to make her laugh.
Best known for his dynamic groovy melodies and his over-the-top candy colored apparel, Aaron “Candyman” West has become a Contemporary Jazz saxophone sensation. From recordings with jazz giant Stanley Clarke and pop icon Macy Gray to lead saxophonist in NBC’s Carson Daly show band, critics and fans alike garner accolades to the most sought after saxophone entertainer of today. “An incredibly gifted musician who has the ability to combine the best of R&B, pop, neosoul and jazz “– Keaton Hoffman/ Producer. From his early days in Chicago where he played in a church choir under the direction of gospel veteran Smokie Norful, Aaron drew inspiration from the rich musical traditions of that city, including jazz, R&B and blues. He attended music school at University of Illinois and Northern Illinois University and was recognized quickly as a rising star when he arrested audiences with a compelling performance of Curtis Mayfield’s “Move on Up” at the 2001 Chicago Blues festival. Shortly afterwards, Aaron moved to Los Angeles and caught the attention of world-renown bassist and film composer Stanley Clarke. Impressed with Aaron’s unique tenor sound, the bassist invited him to play on network television soundtracks for the HBO hit series “Soul Food” and for Warner Bros. pilot, “The Big Time”. Following, Aaron performed a series of recordings with Macy Gray including a theme soundtrack for the television hit series, “Desperate Housewives”. In 2004 Danny Masterson, actor and star of “That 70’s Show” invited Aaron to join the featured jazz night at the exclusive Los Angeles club called Guys (presently Guys & Dolls), which was voted “Best Club Night” consecutively by Los Angeles Magazine. There he performed weekly live jazz, R&B and pop sets sharing the stage with everyone from John Mayer, Roy Hargrove, Christina Aguilera, Marcus Miller, India Arie and Jodeci. Later, in 2012 Aaron delivered an all-star live performance with Mariah Carey and Randy Jackson at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards. Later on, Aaron landed the coveted spot as lead saxophonist for NBC’s Carson Daly Show house band. Drawing on the influences of legends like John Coltrane, Stevie Wonder, Michael Brecker and Grover Washington Jr. Aaron fashions the perfect contemporary jazz sampler, and has just released his latest Contemporary Jazz sampler titled, “Say It Again”. The Eastman Nickel Tenor has superb intonation and an amazing contemporary sound. Any serious recording artist knows that it’s rare to find an instrument that captures both personality and clarity. This is clearly my saxophone of choice. “I believe that music should be fun…”, states the musician, composer and performer.
Saxophonist Chris Farr graduated from University of the Arts in 1995 and since then has been a highly sought after performer and educator. Chris is currently the head of the saxophone department at the University of the Arts. Chris is also a clinician and endorser of Eastman saxophones. Over the past 15 years he has performed, toured and recorded with the likes of Elvis Costello, Jill Scott, Sting, John Legend, Mary J. Blige, The Roots, Teddy Pendergrass, Grover Washington, Gerald Veasley & Maynard Ferguson. For the last several years, I have been playing the Andreas Eastman 52nd Street model tenor saxophone. It is a superior instrument. It is effortless to play, while still possessing a rich sound and outstanding intonation. Thank you to the folks at Eastman for producing such a fine instrument.
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ETS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
- 52nd St. Bb Tenor Saxophone
- High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
- Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
- "M" neck
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Todd is the Director of Jazz Studies and Professor of Saxophone at Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas. He is currently performing every Friday at the Green Lady Lounge in Kansas City, MO, with the Tim Whitmer Quartet, as well as once a month at BB’s Lawnside Barbeque with Michael Smith and the Sax Pistols.
Dr. Wilkinson holds a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance from Arizona State University, a Master of Arts in Music Theory and Composition from Stephen F. Austin State University, and a Doctor of Arts in Saxophone Performance from the University of Kansas. His past tenure includes a board membership with the Topeka Jazz Workshop, the Artistic Director for the Coleman Hawkins Legacy Jazz Festival, the Director of Jazz Studies and Instructor of Saxophone at Washburn University, the President of the Kansas City Jazz Ambassadors, and owner/operator of the Drum Room Jazz Club.
Todd has conducted Honors Jazz Bands throughout the Midwest and has worked as a clinician/adjudicator in Washington State, Kansas, Oklahoma, Iowa, Texas, Colorado, and Missouri. Todd has led two successful bands, Bokomaru and the Goombahles, and he spent five years performing nightly with the legendary K.C. Bottoms band at the Tuba in Kansas City. Todd has appeared as a sideman with scores of major performers, most notably Mel Torme, Joe Williams, Patti Page, Kevin Mahogany, the Kansas City Chiefs T.D. Pack Band, the Topeka Symphony, the Temptations, Diane Schurr, Karrin Allyson, Natalie Cole, the Royal Crown Revue, Debbie Boone, Mark Pender, Najee, Michael Feinstein, Bob James, and Wayne Newton.
Todd’s publications include:
The Kansas City Jazz and Blues Nightlife Survival Kit -1992, Premier Quatour, Op. 53 Jean-Baptiste Singelee (1812-1875) an Analytical Overview of the First S.A.T.B. Saxophone Quartet – 2004
William P. Latham’s Sisyphus 1971: An Analysis Using Common Tone Networks – 2005
Frank Trumbauer’s Saxophone Studies and Modern Solos for Saxophone: Compositions by the Hot Jazz Virtuoso and Their Place within the American Saxophone Tradition – 2006. ?He is currently working on an outline of Practical Assessments for Young Musicians.
Contact Information:
Dr. Todd R. Wilkinson
Director of Jazz Studies AND Instructor of Saxophone Ottawa University
1001 Cedar, Box 8, 206 Atkinson Hall
Ottawa KS 66067
Cell: 816-797-3264
Todd says the following about his Eastman 52nd Street Bari. “I have recently purchased an Eastman 52nd Street Baritone Saxophone. I’ve owned several different models of baritone saxophones throughout the years, at least six or seven horns, but the Eastman is beyond compare to anything I’ve previously played. It is lighter weight, yet has a big, fat, and dark sound. In fact it has the tonal core and an all-around response much like a tenor sax. I should mention that the intonation is fantastic! I like the look of the unpolished brass, and it’s nice not worrying over lacquer failure and scratches. The rolled tones holes on these instruments feels like blowing on the old Conn 10-Ms, as they had the same design, however the 52nd Street horns are more robust construction, especially with the double-braced key pads on the low-notes, and as well they have the hi F# and low A keys. As a bonus, the case construction is great too. If you haven’t tried these horns, you’re missing out on an opportunity to achieve a great deal of personal satisfaction at a price that is unreasonably affordable. I’m a convert and give the 52nd Street Baritone Saxophone two big thumbs up! I give it my complete endorsement. You will not be disappointed."
Eastman saxophonist and music educator, Anthony “Tony” White began his music career on clarinet before moving to tenor saxophone in high school. Inspired by musical greats John Coltrane, Michael Brecker, Ernie Watts, Stanley Turrentine, Joe Henderson, Jan Garbarek, Wayne Shorter, Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock to name a few. Mr. White went on to study music at The University of California, Riverside where he performed in the concert and jazz ensembles, adding soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, flute and the Electronic Wind Instrument (EWI) to his arsenal of instruments. It was during his college career that he began performing in groups ranging from pop to rock and hip hop and Latin jazz. “Creating great music is my objective when performing in any style,” says Tony.
During his college tenure, Tony began working with the Los Angeles Unified School District’s “All City Band.” He marched in the band during his senior year in high school and was awestruck with the sound and the power of the band which led him to volunteer his time to work with the band. He started off as the “lunch person” and learned the inside of music education from his mentors. It was during this time that he realized the importance of the power of music and devoted his life to music performance and music education.
In 1991, Tony became the music teacher at John C. Fremont High School. With the help of a dedicated principal and support from the faculty, he was able to develop a strong comprehensive music program in South Central Los Angeles where there was not one before. The bands performed at the Playboy Jazz Festival, Dorothy Chandler Pavillion, the Pantages Theater and more giving the students of the Fremont High School Music department experiences that would last a lifetime. They were also able to perform with the likes of Lionel Hampton, Plas Johnson, Poncho Sanchez and Justo Almario.
Tony has developed an educational component in the Los Angeles Unified School District – Beyond the Bell Branch known as “Music and Entertainment Education.” There he works to develop partnerships with various music and entertainment organizations; assist teachers with creating and maintaining arts education programs; coordinates and develops LAUSD All District music ensembles (marching, jazz, mariachi, etc.).
Through all of his teaching, he maintained his performing artist schedule by studying and playing with the likes of Kenny Burrell, Jackson Brown, Bernie Worrell, Buddy Collette, Billy Mitchell, Gerald Wilson, Billy Mitchell, John Stephens, Bill Green, Dr. Art Davis, John Ehlis, Jose Arellano, Al Viola, Bobby Rodriguez, The Mambo Combo, East Los Angeles Sax Quartet and others.
In his career, Mr. White has been a Bravo Award Finalist and Fulfillment Fund Awardee for his work in music education, The UC Riverside Chancellor Award, Humanitarian Award from the Omni Youth Music Awards, L.A. Music Week Honoree, recognition by the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education for his work in music education and the International Association for Jazz Education for being an Outstanding Saxophonist and educator. Tony released his first recording called “The Tony White Project” in 2009, which features different approaches to standard jazz classics such as Little Sunflower, Equinox and Cold Duck Time. He is currently working with jazz pianist Gary Fukushima in a duo format around the Los Angeles area with plans on recording soon. Tony also continues to be a free-lance saxophonist in the greater Los Angeles area where he resides with his wife Kia and their children, Anthony Nikos Ross and Sarah Georgia.
http://www.tonywhiteinc.com/
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EAS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
• 52nd St. Eb Alto Saxophone
• High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
• Adjustable thumbrest
• Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
• "S" neck
• Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Alan Wyatt is a member of the Lee University School of Music full-time faculty. A graduate of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Wyatt teaches classes such as Applied Saxophone, Commercial Music Theory and History and Improvisation, and is the conductor of both the Lee University Jazz Ensemble and Pep Band. He also serves as the Area Coordinator for the Music Business degree program. Wyatt completed his graduate studies in jazz and commercial music and joined the Lee team as a full-time instructor in 1996. Wyatt maintains his high level of performance through engagements with the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra, Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and Knoxville Jazz Orchestra, among others. Wyatt has served as a clinician and performer for area jazz festivals, most recently for the East Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association as clinician and improvisation lecturer for the Senior Jazz Clinic.
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ESS652
Legacy Model
The 52nd Street Saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers across the range of the instrument, and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
- 52nd St. Bb Soprano Saxophone
- High F# key, aged unlacquered body and keys
- Straight one-piece body
- Rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Danny Kusz – named “one of the hippest jazz cats in Minneapolis” by Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine while in his early 20s, had the good fortune of recording his debut EP Lost In The Groove with renowned Twin Cities keyboardist Ricky Peterson, best known as David Sanborn’s musical director for 30 years. The project scored some local airplay and earned the multi-talented horn player numerous accolades, including two L.A. Music Award wins for “Best Jazz Single” and “Best Nu-Jazz Artist”, and several Minnesota Music Awards nominations including “Best Horn Player”, “Jazz Recording of the Year” and “Jazz Group/Artist of the Year”.
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EAS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
• 52nd St. Eb Alto Saxophone
• High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
• Adjustable thumbrest
• Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
• "S" neck
• Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Jim Stranahan is a Denver, Colorado-based jazz recording artist with Tapestry Records. His discography includes an appearance on “Dreams Untold” and “Transformation”, two CDs released by his internationally known son, Colin Stranahan. Mr. Stranahan has released two projects, “Free For All” (2010), featuring all original compositions and “Migration to Higher Ground” (2014). Both CDs have received national acclaim such as in this review from Raul da Gama of Jazz Da Gama: “…how does he make a little big band sound like a really big band? The answer is in the music, which is intelligently composed and inspired-not only the music of Miles Davis and Charlie Parker, and Dave Brubeck and Paul Desmond - but also Mr. Stranahan’s own compositions themselves…As an instrumentalist, Mr. Stranahan is a fine winds player. He plays his instrument as if he were a painter wielding brushes of different dimensions and characteristics. This gives his music a superb flow of line and dynamic.”
Over his 40+ year career as a bandleader and musician in the Denver area, Mr. Stranahan has performed with Bob Hope, Rosemary Clooney, Suzanne Sommers, Lee Konitz and Bobby Shew. He is a frequently featured performer at the legendary Dazzle Jazz Club in Denver performing his original compositions and arrangements. Small’s Jazz Club in New York City is another performance venue in his repertoire. Mr. Stranahan is a sought after clinician, adjudicator and private saxophone instructor in the Denver area. He has worked in the larger Denver metro school districts doing clinics, workshops, rehearsing various ensembles and sectional rehearsals. Many of his past students, public and private, have gone on to become successful professional musicians.
What They Play
EAS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
• 52nd St. Eb Alto Saxophone
• High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
• Adjustable thumbrest
• Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
• "S" neck
• Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Dr. Steve Call has been a member of the Music Faculty at Brigham Young University since 1979 where he is a Professor of Music. He teaches courses in tuba and euphonium performance, jazz piano, jazz studies, and directs the BYU Jazz Legacy Band. As a soloist, he has presented guest recitals and concerto performances throughout the United States. His solo performance of Tubby the Tuba for solo tuba, narrator and orchestra was released on CD as part of Macmillan-McGraw Hill’s Share the Music series. Call has performed with a variety of jazz and chamber groups throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. He has served as Principal Euphonium with Utah Premiere Brass and Principal Tuba with the Wintergreen Summer Festival Orchestra in Virginia. He currently plays euphonium with the Great Western Rocky Mountain Brass Band of Colorado, contrabass saxhorn (American Civil War-era tuba) with Yankee Brass Band of New England, and tuba with the New Hot 5 Jazz Band in the USA and France. His music video, “Jazz for Cows” has over 7.5 million views on YouTube, and has the most views of any modern “Dixieland Jazz Band” on that website. A crusader for the tuba in jazz, Call has published numerous articles and reviews on jazz tuba and is the author of two chapters on the tuba in jazz and commercial music that appear in The Tuba Source Book, published by Indiana University Press.
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EBB534
A beautifully crafted 4/4 size "American-style" BBb tuba, the EBB534 has a warm, centered tone that is capable of powerful projection. It features precise intonation with good flexibility at any dynamic level and is an ideal choice for advanced wind symphonies, community bands, and small ensembles.
- Key of BBb, 4/4 size
- .689" bore
- 19 3/4" yellow brass, upright bell
- 4 front-action pistons
- Clear lacquer finish
- Laskey 30H US mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Dr. Sean Greene is a busy educator, clinician, and performer. He teaches band and guitar at Robertsville Middle School in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and is an Assistant Band Director at Oak Ridge High School. Since beginning his teaching career in 1999, Sean has taught at Carson-Newman University, the University of the Cumberlands, Luther College, Lincoln Memorial University, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Summer Music Clinic, and the Coalfield School.
Sean is currently serves as Jazz Chair for the East Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association.
A busy clinician for jazz, concert band, and low brass Sean has given clinics and workshops across the United States working with students from a variety of backgrounds and ability levels.
Sean earned the Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music degrees (tuba/jazz) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. He studied tuba with John Stevens, Sande MacMorran, and Winston Morris. Sean studied jazz composition, improvisation and arranging with Les Thimmig and Joan Wildman.
In addition to teaching, Sean enjoys many different performing outlets in East Tennessee. From symphonic and chamber music to jazz and pop, Sean performs on the Eastman EBC632 CC Tuba, EBS331S Sousaphone (now as new model designation EPH324S), and the ETB310 trombone.
Sean lives in Knoxville, Tennessee with his wife and their two daughters.
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EBC632
This 34" tall CC tuba is wonderfully in tune and is a very easy and comfortable horn to play. Whether in an orchestral setting, a community band, a church ensemble, quintet, or solo work - this tuba works well!
- Key of CC, 4/4 size
- .689" bore
- 19 3/4" yellow brass, upright bell
- 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer finish
- Laskey 30H US mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Larry Powell is the founding member and trumpeter with The Forge, a professional touring ensemble dedicated to performing the great works of artists of all generations. The Forge’s current project, Classic Rock/Epic Tunes Recast In Brass, showcases the music of artists including Led Zeppelin, Queen, Pink Floyd, and many others from the era of Classic Rock.
Larry serves as Principal Trumpet with three exceptional regional orchestras; Owensboro Symphony (KY), Marion Philharmonic (IN), and the Anderson Symphony (IN), and is busy as a session player in the recording studios in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne. When not gigging on land, Larry is busy working as an emergency fill-in for Cunard, and P&O cruise ships as lead trumpet in the showbands.
Larry is also on the brass faculty at the University of Indianapolis where he teaches applied trumpet, leads student groups such as the UIndy Brass Quintet, and the UIndy Trumpet Ensemble. He also organizes and performs with the UIndy Faculty Brass Quintet.
Larry earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Indianapolis in K-12 All Area Music Education in 1993, and a Master of Music in Trumpet Performance degree from Butler University in 2001. Major instructors and influences have been Vincent DiMartino, Larry’s first teacher while at the University of Kentucky, who inspired in the early ‘80’s, and continues to inspire now, both as a trumpet player and an educator, colleague, and friend. Marvin Perry, Bob Wood, and Jared Rodin, three world-class musicians with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra have been invaluable teachers and audition coaches since the early ‘90’s, providing encouragement and solid musical advice and experience. Through masterclasses and private lessons, Roger Ingram, lead trumpeter with Harry Connick, Jr., has helped Larry reach new heights in his lead playing.
Larry is both an Eastman Music Performing Artist, and Hammond Design (HD) Performing Artist.
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ETR824
- Key of Bb, .459” medium large bore
- One-piece, standard weight, yellow brass bell
- Monel pistons
- Two-piece valve casing w/nickel-silver balusters
- Silver-plated
- Deluxe case w/ storage pockets and backpack straps
- Shires USA 3C mouthpiece
- Available as ETR824RS
- With reverse leadpipe
- Available as ETR824RS
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Don Fabian is principal saxophone, soloist and personnel manager with the Dallas Winds. The Dallas Morning News praised his virtuosity and musicality, saying Don “…gave a stunning performance, pulsing with drama and almost unimaginable color.” A graduate of the Crane School of Music, S.U.N.Y. at Potsdam, New York, he earned his bachelor’s degree in performance and music education under Dr. James Stoltie. His master’s degree was completed in multiple woodwinds and saxophone performance at Michigan State University with James Forger.
A fluid performer in all saxophone styles, from the orchestra pit of the Dallas Opera and Dallas Summer Musicals to the stage of the Meyerson Symphony Center, Don is an active performer and comprehensive teacher in the musical life of Dallas and its vibrant surrounding communities. He is presently the Adjunct Professor of saxophone at Southern Methodist University.
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ESS652
Legacy Model
The 52nd Street Saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers across the range of the instrument, and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
- 52nd St. Bb Soprano Saxophone
- High F# key, aged unlacquered body and keys
- Straight one-piece body
- Rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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James Yaques is a performer, educator, adjudicator, and clinician residing in South Florida. He holds a Bachelor’s in Tuba Performance from the Florida State University and a Master’s in Instrumental Conducting from Florida International University. He is also a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving as the Principal Tuba for the Second Marine Division Band. While with the Second Marine Division Band he performed with the Concert Band, Ceremonial Band, Brass Quintet, and Dixieland Band.
Currently, he is the Director of Bands at Palm Beach Central High School in Wellington, FL. Mr. Yaques is also the Instructor of Tuba and Euphonium at Palm Beach State College. He is active as a freelance tuba player throughout South Florida and a member of the Orchid City Brass Band. He plays on an Eastman EBC-632 CC Tuba.
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EBC632
This 34" tall CC tuba is wonderfully in tune and is a very easy and comfortable horn to play. Whether in an orchestral setting, a community band, a church ensemble, quintet, or solo work - this tuba works well!
- Key of CC, 4/4 size
- .689" bore
- 19 3/4" yellow brass, upright bell
- 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer finish
- Laskey 30H US mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Alex Hahn is a multi-award winning saxophonist and composer based in Los Angeles, California. Still early in his career, Hahn has had the opportunity to perform with many renowned artists such as Herbie Hancock, Esperanza Spalding, The Grammy Award Winning John Daversa Progressive Big Band, Bob Mintzer, Peter Erskine, John Beasley, and many others. He also recorded on Michael Bublé’s last two Grammy Nominated albums, “Nobody but Me” and “Love.” In addition, Hahn has performed and taught all over the world including the Panama Jazz Festival, Sitka Jazz Festival, and at International Jazz Day in Havana, Cuba and St. Petersburg, Russia.
He is a 6-Time Downbeat Magazine Award Winner, 3-Time Next Generation Jazz Festival Outstanding Soloist, 1st Place Winner in the North American Saxophone Alliance Jazz Saxophone Competition, and winner of the 2015 Perform with Mintzer International Saxophone Competition. In 2019, Hahn won 1st Place in the Michael Brecker International Saxophone Competition held at the Red Sea Jazz Festival in Eilat, Israel.
Hahn is also very active as a studio musician in Los Angeles, CA. He has recorded alto, tenor, and baritone saxophone on commercials for brands such as Disney, Devoted Care, and Wayfair. He can also be heard on movies such as Bad Trip, written and starring comedian Eric Andre, and is a featured soloist on the Eddie Murphy movie Coming 2 America. Lastly, Hahn is featured on screen on the Emmy Award Winning Television show Glee.
Hahn completed his second Master of Music degree at the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz where he studied with jazz legends Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Jimmy Heath, and many more. He also holds a Master of Music degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Southern California, where he was a graduate student and teaching assistant under Bob Mintzer and Jason Goldman. Hahn graduated with a Bachelor of Music from the University of North Texas in 2014 where he performed/recorded with the 7-Time Grammy Nominated One O’ Clock Lab Band. He is a featured soloist on the Lab 2014 Album.
Hahn has recorded and released three studio albums featuring his original music. His first release, Traveling in 2014, was recorded in Denton, Texas inside his then home. The music focused on creativity, fun grooves, and soulful melodies. In 2017, Hahn released his second album, Emerging. This project featured three horns, rhythm section, and an orchestra. The music blended jazz, pop, classical, and cinematic music. New Flight, his 3rd studio album released in 2019, was a drummer-less ensemble that featured vocalist Michael Mayo and saxophonist Bob Mintzer. His fourth studio album "Second Wind" is set to release in summer of 2021. Hahn’s original music always focuses on strong sing-able melodies and groove.
In addition to his professional performing and recording career, Alex Hahn is an avid educator. He has given master classes, clinics, and has had guest artist appearances at The University of North Texas, Cal Tech University, San Jose State, Saddleback College, as well as a number of high schools and middle schools across the country. Hahn also has a very strong private lesson studio. He has taught students from all over the world including Egypt, South Korea, Australia, United Kingdom, Mexico, Canada, and New Zealand. His private students have gone on to receive music scholarships at some of the most prestigious schools in the country including the University of Miami, Berklee College of Music, Manhattan School of Music, University of Southern California, and The University of North Texas, to name a few. He currently serves as the Director of Jazz at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Since becoming the director at LACHSA, his students have won countless awards from Downbeat Magazine, Spotlight, and Young Arts. Three of his students have been selected to participate in the Herbie Hancock Institute National Peer-Peer All Star Jazz Septet. This group is hand selected by Dr. JB Dyas, Vice President of Education at the Herbie Hancock Institute, and consists of the top high school musicians from the various Arts High Schools across the country.
Hahn has also released several educational products. These include three different volumes of transcription etudes and the Alex Hahn Saxophone Technique Essentials. His products have been sold in over twenty-five states and over twenty countries.
Moreover, Hahn is an endorsed artist of D’Addario Woodwinds, Eastman Music Company, and Key Leaves.
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ETS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
- 52nd St. Bb Tenor Saxophone
- High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
- Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
- "M" neck
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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ESS652
Legacy Model
The 52nd Street Saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers across the range of the instrument, and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
- 52nd St. Bb Soprano Saxophone
- High F# key, aged unlacquered body and keys
- Straight one-piece body
- Rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Gabriel Sears has established himself as a leader among the new generation of brass musicians, captivating his audiences by effortlessly combining virtuosity and musicianship with distinctive entertainment. Heralded by the United States Air Force Band as an "amazing talent" (MSG Burts, 2006) after being the first brass musician to win the Colonel George S. Howard Young Artist Competition, it was evident at an early age that Gabriel would set the new standard in tuba performance. Continuing with his competitive career, Gabriel won 2nd prize in the '08 and '09 Leonard Falcone International Tuba Artist Competition and received a 2011-2012 Fulbright Grant to study tuba performance at the Hochschule für Musik, Theater, und Medien in Hannover, Germany. After moving to Los Angeles, Gabriel competed in the Pasadena Showcase 28th Instrumental Competition in February of 2013, taking 1st place in the brass division.
An avid chamber musician, Gabriel is currently tubist with the Southern California Brass Quintet and the Denali Brass Trio; he has also served as tubist with 2nd Street Brass, Southwest Brass Quintet, the ASU Dixie Devils, and Omni Brass Ensemble, a project with trumpet virtuoso Randolph Lee. You can also find Gabriel regularly performing with West Coast Prost!, a polka- inspired ensemble based in Long Beach, CA.
Gabriel has enjoyed performance seasons with several orchestras in the Phoenix and Los Angeles metropolitan areas and is currently principal tubist for the San Bernardino Symphony under the baton of Maestro Anthony Parnther; he has also had the pleasure of working under the batons of Maestro Gustavo Dudamel and composer John Williams.
Performing more than just ensemble work, Gabriel is also an active soloist. Gabriel gave several recitals while at Arizona State University, two solo performances while in Germany during his Fulbright grant, has had multiple solo appearances in the Los Angeles area, and completed a masterclass and recital tour throughout the state of Arizona in November of 2017.
In addition to his performance activities, Gabriel is dedicated to arts education and received a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Arizona State University and earned a Professional Studies Certificate from the Colburn School Conservatory of Music in Los Angeles. Gabriel is currently serving as Adjunct Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at California State University Long Beach, Fullerton College, and Irvine Valley College. Gabriel can be heard in major motion picture and television soundtracks; some of which include Disney’s Mulan, The Biggest Little Farm, Men in Black: International, The House With a Clock in Its Walls, and League of Legends among many others. Gabriel has been a student of Norman Pearson, Jens Bjørn-Larsen, Sam Pilafian, Patrick Sheridan, and owes his musical foundation to Donna Schmidt, an Albuquerque, New Mexico area instructor.
Gabriel is an International Artist and Clinician for the Eastman Music Company. He and his wife proudly own and operate a small zoo consisting of two dogs and three cats at their home in Fullerton, CA.
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EBC632
This 34" tall CC tuba is wonderfully in tune and is a very easy and comfortable horn to play. Whether in an orchestral setting, a community band, a church ensemble, quintet, or solo work - this tuba works well!
- Key of CC, 4/4 size
- .689" bore
- 19 3/4" yellow brass, upright bell
- 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer finish
- Laskey 30H US mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Marc T. Bolin has performed with such artists as B.B. King, Christina Aguilera, Stevie Wonder, Neil Diamond, Mötley Crüe, Kenny Burrell, Sheila E, the Black Eyed Peas and Aloe Blacc, performed in two of Philip Glass' operas, and has even played on the Mississippi riverboats. In 2006, Marc participated in a state tour of China and performed at the Red Sea Jazz Festival with the Ambassadors of New Orleans' Jazz. In 2007, Marc was commissioned to realize Duke Ellington's incomplete opera Queenie Pie for the Oakland Opera Theater, then in 2008 was invited to present his research and reflections in his paper Realizing the Duke at the Echoes of Ellington Conference at UT Austin. Marc received both his B.A. and M.M. in Music Performance, as well as an M.A. in ethnomusicology, from the University of California, Los Angeles. As a doctoral student in UCLA’s Department of Ethnomusicology, his research interests are New Orleans brass band music and African-American musical traditions, particularly jug band music, jazz, jazz opera, marching-performing-street bands in the United States, and West Coast Hip-Hop Orchestras. As an Artist for Eastman Winds, Denis Wick, and HornFX, Marc is committed to educating young musicians, providing private lessons and master classes on tuba/sousaphone and trombone. Marc is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and fought in Operation Desert Storm for the liberation of Kuwait.
Dr. Deanna Swoboda is Associate Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. Deanna has enjoyed a vibrant career as a performer, educator, and entrepreneur. As a performer she played tuba with the internationally recognized Dallas Brass and performed hundreds of solo recitals throughout the United States and Europe, including solos and presentations with the United States Army String Orchestra, the Deutsches Tubaforum, the National Conservatory of Madrid, the Porto Portugal Higher School for the Arts Conservatory and St. Petersburg Conservatory. Prior to her appointment at Arizona State University, she served on the faculty at Western Michigan University.
Deanna Swoboda is the creator and performer of a band recruitment presentation and DVD called Band Blast Off. She has performed hundreds of concerts and presentations around the US, supporting and enhancing public school music programs. As an international clinician, solo performer, and advocate for music education, Dr. Swoboda has presented and performed at prestigious conferences and meetings such as the International Tuba-Euphonium Conferences (ITEC s), United States Army Band Tuba-Euphonium Conferences, numerous national and regional Music Educator Conventions including Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, Texas Music Educator Association, Arizona Music Educator Association, Minnesota Music Educators, Oklahoma Music Educators, Maine Music Educators, Kansas Band Masters, as well as the International Women s Brass Conference. In addition, she has been featured as a guest on the CBS Early Morning Show with the Dallas Brass and National Public Radio.
Deanna has also performed with groups such as the Denver Brass, the Monarch Brass, Cedar Rapids Symphony, Kalamazoo Symphony and Grand Rapids Symphony. She served as Director of Education for the Denver Brass and also taught at University of Idaho, University of Nevada Las Vegas, and University of Northern Iowa.
Dr. Swoboda 's recordings include, Deanna 's Wonderland (Summit), Shamanic Journey (Potenza), Games for Brass (Summit), Table for Three (Summit) and Fanfare and Flourish (Potenza). She is a Past President for the International Tuba Euphonium Association, has served as a board member for the International Leonard Falcone Festival, and is an Eastman tuba artist.
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EBF864
Old world design and craftsmanship meet with the consistency of modern manufacturing. This full size F tuba combines the sound of a Germanic rotary F tuba with a fluid low register and great intonation throughout its range. This tuba works well for the soloist, soars over an orchestra, or blends well with a quintet.
- Key of F, 4/4 size
- .667" - .820" bore
- 16.5" yellow or gold brass, upright bell
- 5 right hand rotary valves
- Clear lacquer or unlacquered finish
- Laskey 28K US mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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EBC632
This 34" tall CC tuba is wonderfully in tune and is a very easy and comfortable horn to play. Whether in an orchestral setting, a community band, a church ensemble, quintet, or solo work - this tuba works well!
- Key of CC, 4/4 size
- .689" bore
- 19 3/4" yellow brass, upright bell
- 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer finish
- Laskey 30H US mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Jeff Benedict is currently a Professor Emeritus of Music at the Califoirnia State University, Los Angeles. He holds a B.M. and an M.A. from the Lamont School of Music and a D.M.A. from the University of Texas at Austin, where he was a student of Harvey Pittel. He is in demand as a classical recitalist and clinician and performs regularly with the Orion Saxophone Quartet. He has appeared with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, the Pacific Symphony, the Aspen Festival Orchestra and the Tanglewood Fellowship Orchestra. He is an accomplished jazz performer as well, currently recording and performing in Los Angeles.
In 2014 he formed the Jeff Benedict Big Big Band, which has released a CD, "Holmes" on the Tapestry Records label. His group with Dave Askren, The Dave Askren/Jeff Benedict Quartet, has recently released a CD, "It's All About the Groove" with John Belzaguy and Ramon Banda that has received numerous favorable reviews and has had frequent airplay on jazz radio. In 2013, he produced the CD, "Among Friends" by the Orion Saxophone Quartet, featuring guest Gary Foster. He has also recorded two albums under his own name on the Resurgent Music record label, Castle Creek Shuffle and Standard Fare, and has produced a latin-jazz recording for Sea Breeze Records, "Rhubumba" with special guest Bobby Shew. He is also featured on recordings bythe Dave Askren Quartet, the Hawk-Richard Jazz Orchestra, and by the Bobby Rodriguez Big Band. He has performed with many jazz artists including Toshiko Akiyoshi, Randy Brecker, Nick Brignola, Eddie Daniels, Carl Fontana, Curtis Fuller, Slide Hampton, Jimmy Heath, Hubert Laws, Wynton Marsalis, Bob Mintzer, Claudio Roditi, Diane Schuur, Lew Soloff, Billy Taylor, Mel Torme, Bill Watrous, Mark Whitfield and Joe Williams.
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ETS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
- 52nd St. Bb Tenor Saxophone
- High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
- Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
- "M" neck
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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EAS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
• 52nd St. Eb Alto Saxophone
• High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
• Adjustable thumbrest
• Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
• "S" neck
• Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Dr. Jarrod Williams is Teaching Professor of Tuba at East Carolina University where he teaches tuba, the appreciation of music, and performs with the ECU Faculty Brass Quintet. Active as a performer and educator, Dr. Williams is recently retired from a 22-year career as principal tubist with The United States Naval Academy Band. Prior to joining the faculty at ECU in 2017, Dr. Williams held teaching positions at Pennsylvania State University, Salisbury University, Goucher College, and Anne Arundel Community College.
With over 4,000 career engagements, Dr. Williams has had a wide variety of performance opportunities to include live solo broadcasts on Kansas Public Radio, as solo tubist at the International Fellowship of Conductors, Composers, and Collaborators, with brass quintet at the International Trumpet Guild Conference, and with the Brad Linde Ensemble featuring Lee Konitz at Blues Alley. Additionally, he worked with the Naval Academy Concert Band at The White House and the USNA Brass Ensemble broadcast at The Voice of America and at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage. He has enjoyed collaboration with such conductors as James Barnes, Eugene Corporon, Gunther Schuller, and Leonard Slatkin.
Dr. Williams has served on judging panels for national and international competitions including ones at The United States Army Band Workshop from 2010-2016 and the 1998, 2010, and 2014 International Tuba Euphonium Conference. He has performed at the International Tuba Euphonium Conference (2016 and 2014), the United States Army Band Tuba-Euphonium Workshop in Washington, D.C. (1997-2006), and at dozens of colleges and universities across the country.
Jarrod Williams proudly represents the Eastman company as a Performing Artist, Clinician, and Design Consultant.
Casey Cranford, hailing from Greensboro NC, has been playing music for the joy and experience of learning since his teenage years. At Grimsley High School he studied under the renowned Stefan Stuber, and continued his training after school by improvising in weekly “musical therapy” sessions with his friend Devin Foust, a young man with Down Syndrome. After cutting his teeth in Greensboro, Casey has toured the country with his band Big Something, and has performed on stage with Kamasi Washington, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and members of Umphrey’s McGee and The String Cheese Incident.
What he has to say about 52nd Street Alto “From the first moment I played the 52nd street, I knew I had found what I had been longing for. Without having to search for an old horn, I had a vintage style instrument right at my fingertips. After years of playing modern style horns, the style of the 52nd street alto gave me a literal breath of fresh air. There is a certain freedom that I experience with this horn that I have never had the opportunity to utilize until now. Built like an old-school sax, the 52nd Street provides a warm and deeper tone that fits my playing style better than I would have imagined. I see myself enjoying this horn for the rest of my career.”
Los Angeles-based composer and saxophonist, Randy Gist, is originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan.
As a composer, he has had the privilege of writing music for the theatrical campaigns of "Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation", "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", "Despicable me 2", "War Dogs", "Evil Dead" and many others. Randy has also arranged for the Costa Rican National Orchestra.
As a saxophonist, Randy has Performed with The Jonas Brothers; John Legend; Kesha; Ricky Martin; American Idol winner Phillip Phillips; Has perfomed at the 2020 Grammys; performed on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno; performed with Aloe Blacc; performed with Jamie Foxx & Kelly Rowland for President Barack Obama; been featured numerous times on the Fox hit TV show "Glee;" and performed on the soundtrack to Pixar's "Epic."
Randy has also had the honor of DJ-ing for several major Disney Events including The Virtual World Premiere of Disney Pixar's "Soul","Toy Story 4" World Premiere, Aladdin World Premiere and "The Lion King" World Premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood CA.
Randy is proud to play Eastman Winds Saxophones as well as Beechler Mouthpieces.
Randy has a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Western Michigan University; and a Master’s Degree in Studio Jazz Writing from the University of Miami.
What They Play
ETS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
- 52nd St. Bb Tenor Saxophone
- High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
- Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
- "M" neck
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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A life-long resident of Southern California, Scott Sutherland has been hailed as “the second craziest tuba player I know” by famed American composer, Joan Tower. He is a member of the Redlands Symphony, Riverside Philharmonic and has been spotted in the back row of the Chicago Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Colorado Springs Philharmonic, and San Diego Symphony. Likely due to clerical errors, Scott has performed at the front of the stage as a soloist with the San Diego and Idyllwild Arts Symphony Orchestras, as well as the Riverside and Burbank Philharmonics. He has also recorded for film, television and video game soundtracks, including the major motion pictures Pearl Harbor and Batman vs. Superman (which are the only accomplishments notable to his younger private students).
For 11 years, Scott was a founding member, tubist and pianist of the international touring ensemble, Presidio Brass, for which he continues to work with as a consultant and music arranger. During his time with the quintet, he performed in over 40 states, Canada and China.
Scott can often be found behind his MacBook Pro, slaving away for hours on end adapting music. His arrangements have been performed by ensembles throughout the world, including the Principal Brass of the New York Philharmonic, famed tubist and conductor Roger Bobo, as well as chamber groups from the West Point Band and the “President’s Own” Marine Band. Scott’s “Fantasy on Porgy and Bess” for trumpet and orchestra was commissioned by soloist Barry Perkins and has been performed with the Pacific Symphony (California) and the Aguascalientes Symphony (Mexico).
He began a popular YouTube Channel in 2016 which includes multitrack videos of film, television and video game music, featuring Scott playing euphonium, tuba, cimbasso, piano and percussion. In its first year, the channel was viewed over 500,000 times.
Beyond his performance career, Scott is a passionate and dedicated teacher. He is currently on the faculty at the University of Redlands, Idyllwild Arts Summer Program and Gene Pokorny Low Brass Seminar.
Despite all of this, Scott’s foremost identity, besides being an avid beer and whiskey snob, comes as a husband and father to his beautiful family and he is grateful to come home to Carlsbad, CA where it never fails to be 70 degrees and sunny all year round.
Scott Sutherland is proud to be an Artist and Clinician for the Eastman Music Company.
https://www.youtube.com/c/scottsutherlandmusic
https://www.scottsutherlandmusic.com
What They Play
EBC632
This 34" tall CC tuba is wonderfully in tune and is a very easy and comfortable horn to play. Whether in an orchestral setting, a community band, a church ensemble, quintet, or solo work - this tuba works well!
- Key of CC, 4/4 size
- .689" bore
- 19 3/4" yellow brass, upright bell
- 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer finish
- Laskey 30H US mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Andrew Bove is from Massapequa Park, New York, and now enjoys a diverse career as a freelance musician, music producer, audio engineer, and video content creator. Andrew has been based in New York City since 1999, where he lives with his wife, singer Toni Dolce. He can be heard playing tuba and cimbasso on numerous motion pictures, including: “The Greatest Showman”, “Keeping up with the Joneses”, “A Dog’s Purpose”, “Zoolander 2”, “Hail, Caesar!”, “The Light Between Oceans”, “Noah”, “To Rome with Love”, "Moonrise Kingdom", and "True Grit", among others. He has performed on commercial recordings, film soundtracks, and TV themes for companies such as HBO, CBS, NBC, Discovery Channel, ESPN, Coca-Cola, United Airlines, Sony, Electronic Arts, Paramount Pictures, Summit, Albany, Centaur, EMI Virgin and Hip-Bone.
As an orchestral musician, Mr. Bove has performed with a wide variety of classical and commercial ensembles ranging from the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and numerous Broadway shows. Mr Bove is in high demand as a chamber musician as well, and has performed and recorded with many small ensembles, including the Extension Ensemble and the American Brass Quintet. Through his boutique audio production company, Bove Audio, Andrew has produced and engineered recordings for many of the country’s finest musicians, including three acclaimed albums with the Metropolitan Opera Brass. His debut solo album Cimbasso d’Amore, the world’s first solo cimbasso album, was the highest rated classical recording on Amazon in 2010.
Mr. Bove is involved in media production as both a content creator and director of photography. He is the creator of the “Epic Low Brass Game of Thrones” YouTube video (over 1 Million views), and is the technical director for Purple Critter Media, which specializes in producing multi-faceted projects involving video production, photography, and creative development.
Andrew was a three-time recipient of the orchestral tuba fellowship from the Aspen Music Festival and has performed at many other festivals, including the Tanglewood Music Center, Music Academy of the West, National Repertory Orchestra, New World Symphony, and the Pierre Monteux School. Mr. Bove is a graduate of The Juilliard School and Northwestern University, and served as a teaching assistant at Arizona State University. He has taught at the Bar Harbor Brass Week, Sarah Lawrence College, Kean University, Queens College, and is currently a faculty member at The Juilliard School Pre-College Division.
What They Play
EBC632
This 34" tall CC tuba is wonderfully in tune and is a very easy and comfortable horn to play. Whether in an orchestral setting, a community band, a church ensemble, quintet, or solo work - this tuba works well!
- Key of CC, 4/4 size
- .689" bore
- 19 3/4" yellow brass, upright bell
- 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer finish
- Laskey 30H US mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Bobby Selvaggio is one of the leading alto saxophone voices on today's jazz scene. In the words of pianist Kenny Werner, “Bobby is among the best of players out there,” and legendary saxophonist Joe Lovano praises Bobby by calling him “one of the few young saxophonists on the scene today that captures you with his strong presence, focus, and sound.”
Bobby, who grew up in the Cleveland area, earned his Bachelor of Music in Music Performance from Kent State University. He eventually moved to New York City and earned a master’s degree in jazz performance from the Manhattan School of Music. While in New York, Bobby studied with Joe Lovano, Bobby Watson, Dick Oatts, and Maria Schneider.
After living in New York City and gigging around town at places like the Vanguard, Smalls, and Birdland for four years, Bobby decided to move back to Cleveland with his family. Northeast Ohio has become his home base of operations where Bobby has toured extensively throughout the US and Canada with various working ensembles and musicians. He has dedicated himself to keeping jazz alive in Cleveland and his passion for jazz education has led him to serve as Director of Jazz Studies at Kent State University.
In addition to his work in jazz education, Bobby continues to expand his discography. His most recent recording is Quantum Man (Dot Time Records, 2016) which features a Jazz Quartet, String Quintet, Voice, and Percussion. As said by Downbeat (receiving 4 ½ stars): “Even at its most abstract, the highly textured, refreshingly unpredictable Quantum Man is persuasive and moving”. Quantum Man was also chosen “Best of 2017” by Downbeat. Follows is Short Stories (Origin Records, 2014) featuring Aaron Goldberg on the piano, Way of Being (Arabesque Records, 2013), Grass Roots Movement (Arabesque Records, 2011) featuring guitarist Nir Felder, and Modern Times (Arabesque Records, 2009). Modern Times featured Kenny Werner on piano and Sean Jones on trumpet. Bobby’s Unspoken Dialogue (Playscape Recordings, 2007) featured Kenny Werner, as well as Jamey Haddad on drums, Ben Street on bass, and Paul Tynan on trumpet; all musicians Bobby has actively performed and recorded with over the last 10 years.
In addition to playing alto saxophone, Bobby also plays soprano saxophone, alto clarinet, flute, and is a composer, arranger, and jazz clinician. Bobby Selvaggio is an Eastman Saxophone Artist and a Jody Jazz Mouthpiece endorser.
Find more information on Bobby by going to his web site: www.bobbyselvaggio.com
What They Play
EAS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
• 52nd St. Eb Alto Saxophone
• High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
• Adjustable thumbrest
• Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
• "S" neck
• Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Hiruy (Henry) Tirfe is a musician/saxophonist born in Philadelphia and raised in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. At only 23 years of age, Tirfe had amazing opportunities to perform with artists of all genres of music. Some artists include Joey DeFrancesco, Chill Moody, Solange Knowles, Eric Roberson, Jay Bratten, Robin Eubanks, The Roots, Ted Nash, Killiam Shakespeare, Bilal Oliver, and many others. Venues that Tirfe performed at include Radio City Music Hall, Made in America Festival, AfroPunk Festival, 2017 NFL Draft, Monterey Jazz Festival, John F. Kennedy Center, NPR Tiny Desk Series, etc. When Tirfe isn't on the stage, he is in the studio working with many different artists and bands. Some artists that Tirfe has recorded with are Tre Lambert, Ashle Renee, The Ferebee Sisters, Makadi and many others including his own project.
Tirfe graduated from the University of The Arts with a bachelor's in saxophone performance and a minor in music education. He is completing his master's degree this May of 2018. With all things music and education, Tirfe also has his own clothing line: "Everythings KILLIN" which has been worn internationally as well as on television appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Tirfe uses his clothing line to promote positivity and let people from around the world understand that whatever you have in your life, you must appreciate. Hence the brand "Everythings KILLIN."
At this time, you can find Tirfe continuing to perform and record for many artists around the world. His debut record "10,000 Hours" is set to be released in late 2018.
What They Play
ETS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
- 52nd St. Bb Tenor Saxophone
- High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
- Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
- "M" neck
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Scott Mendoker’s orchestral career began in 1979 after winning the position of Principal Tuba with the National Symphony Orchestra of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) in Johannesburg, South Africa. At age 23, he was the youngest person to hold a principal position in this highly regarded international ensemble. After returning to the United States, Scott embarked on an enviable freelance career, performing with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera, Bavarian Radio Orchestra, L’Orchestre symphonique de Montreal, American Symphony Orchestra, New Jersey Symphony, Boston Pops, New York Pops, and on the Broadway hit, “Ragtime.”
As a soloist, Mr. Mendoker has performed throughout the United States, giving recitals and performing as a guest soloist with orchestras and bands alike. Highlights include the world premieres of “The Bezoar Concerto” by Vern Miller, Jr. with the United States Army Band, “Pershing’s Own” (January 1997), “Serenata” for solo tuba and wind ensemble by David Sampson in Carnegie Hall with the Rutgers Wind Ensemble (March 2005) and again with the United States Air Force Academy Band in Denver (June 2006), and “Heavy Weather” for solo tuba and wind ensemble by Jess Turner at the University of Hartford’s Hartt School (December 2013). Scott has also recorded “Heavy Weather” with the Hartt Wind Ensemble for the Naxos label (release date TBA). Other recordings include “Kansas City Dances,” a tuba concerto by David Holsinger with the Rutgers Wind Ensemble – Dr. William Berz, conductor (Mark Records), Eddie Sauter’s “Piece for Tuba and Sax Quartet” with the New Hudson Sax Quartet (Naxos), David Sampson’s “Three Portraits” for tuba and chamber orchestra with members of the Czech Philharmonic (Summit) and “Even Song” for tuba and electronics, also written for him by David Sampson, on the Summit label.
Scott was a longtime student of the late Arnold Jacobs, widely considered to be one of the greatest brass pedagogues of the 20th century and Principal Tuba with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for over 44 years. He has also studied with Warren Deck, Principal Tuba with the New York Philharmonic (retired). Scott has taught in Taiwan, at the invitation of the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra, coaching the brass section of the National Youth Orchestra during their festival in August 2005. He has also given master classes throughout the United States and Bolivia. Scott’s former students hold positions in many highly respected colleges and universities, several major orchestras both in the United States and abroad, as well as some of our nation’s top military bands.
Scott served on the faculty of the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University for 21 years before joining the faculty at the Hartt School at the University of Hartford. Mr. Mendoker is a member of the award-winning brass quintet, Philadelphia Brass, and is an endorsing artist of Eastman tubas.
Scott lives in West Springfield, Massachusetts with his wife Annie, their daughter Emma, their chocolate lab Rosie, and their pit bull/boxer mix Max.
In his twentieth season as Second Horn with the Arizona Opera Orchestra, Nathan Mitchell also performs frequently with the Phoenix Symphony, Tucson Symphony, Santa Fe Symphony and New Mexico Philharmonic. An Arizona native, Nathan is the founding hornist in the Sonoran Brass Quintet and has spent twenty-three summers serving as Hornist and Faculty Brass Coordinator of the AIMS Festival Orchestra in Graz, Austria.
A versatile artist, Nathan has performed with dozens of Broadway productions, including the national touring companies of Wicked, The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Phantom of the Opera, The Producers, and West Side Story. He also toured with Camelot, starring Lou Diamond Phillips.
Nathan’s concert appearances include engagements with icons Barry Manilow, Michael Crawford, The Moody Blues, Johnny Mathis, Clay Aiken, Mannheim Steamroller and Josh Groban.
He can be heard on numerous recordings, including A Brassy Night at the Opera featuring Sam Pilafian, Thomas Bacon and David Hickman; Capitol Quartet: Anything Goes; as well as R. Carlos Nakai’s Fourth World, which was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2002. He was also featured in the Arizona Music Project, a multimedia recording and video experience produced by the Arizona Office of Tourism representing musicians from the state of Arizona. Nathan is featured on the Sonoran Brass Quintet's debut album, Dry Heat. In addition to his own recordings, he was an assistant producer for the Latin Nights album by the Boston Brass.
Nathan is Adjunct Faculty/Horn Instructor at Mesa Community College and has spent more than twenty years teaching horn lessons to students of all ages and skills from around the Phoenix area, as well as offering chamber music coachings, horn clinics and masterclasses. He received both Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in horn performance from Arizona State University.
Jim Cipriano is the Adjunct Tuba and Euphonium Professor at Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA. He previously held the same position at Hampton University, Hampton, VA and was the Tuba Instructor at the Armed Forces School of music during his 20-year active duty Army Music career. He holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the Rutgers University and a Master of Music in Tuba Performance degree from the Manhattan School of Music. Jim’s teachers include Toby Hanks, Scott Mendoker, Michael Sanders, Pete DeBeau, David Finlayson, Steven Norrell, and Lee Hipp.
Jim is an active performer presenting recitals and masterclasses around the United States. He has performed as a substitute tubist with the Virginia Symphony, San Antonio Symphony, and Columbus (GA) Symphony. While living in Hampton Roads, Virginia Jim performed extensively with the Eastern Virginia Brass Quintet in recitals and educational programs. He previously held the Principal Tuba position with the Ludwig Symphony, Symphony in C, and New Jersey Pops, as well as the Principal EEb tuba with the Georgia Brass Band. Jim also performed solo recitals at the United States Army Band Tuba Euphonium Workshop, Southwest Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference, Great Plains Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference, the Southeast Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference, and most recently the Mid-Atlantic Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference.
He is married to Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Ambrosia String Quartet violinist Mayu Kuroda Cipriano, and they live in Norfolk, VA with their two cats Velvet and Eddie. Mr. Cipriano is an Eastman Winds endorsing artist and performs on the EBB562 BBb tuba and EBC836 CC tuba.
What They Play
EBB562
The model EBB562 is a 4/4 size "Germanic" instrument with four rotary valves and a .748" bore. This tuba features a big open sound with good projection. It is the perfect choice for the player that wants rotary valves but does not want the larger bore of the EBB623.
- Key of BBb, 4/4 size
- .748" bore
- 17 3/4” yellow brass, upright bell
- 4 front-action rotary valves
- Clear lacquer finish
- Laskey 30G US mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Dr. Wade Howles is currently the Director of Bands at Lakeview Community Schools (Columbus, NE) and a freelance jazz and classical saxophonist throughout Nebraska and the surrounding region. He has previously held positions at Doane University as Adjunct Instructor of Saxophone and Instrumental Jazz (2010-2014) and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (2009-2013). Dr. Howles graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Education. He then pursued Master of Music (2010) and Doctor of Musical Arts (2017) degrees at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he studied under the guidance of acclaimed saxophonist Dr. Paul Haar. Dr. Howles’ dissertation focuses on the use of jazz elements in Don Freund’s Sky Scrapings for alto saxophone and piano. Howles has also performed and presented scholarly research at regional and biennial conferences of the North American Saxophone Alliance (2011, 2017, 2018) and U.S. Navy Band Saxophone Symposiums (2011, 2012, 2013). Dr. Howles has performed internationally and regularly performs with groups such as the Omaha and Lincoln Symphonies, Northeast Area Jazz Ensemble, the Room 9 Duo, and Binary. He is also a founding member and current tenor saxophonist of TCBSQ, a new saxophone quartet that uses their blend of resonant tone and virtuosic technique to bring new appreciation to the saxophone. In 2011 Howles won a Downbeat award as a member of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Jazz Orchestra and has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Gary Foster, Ray Anderson, Ingrid and Christine Jensen, Matt Wilson, Stefon Harris, Bill Watrous, Matt Penman, Avishai Cohen, Greg Abate, Scott Wendholt, and Clay Jenkins. Howles is also active in commissioning new works and has premiered pieces by David Von Kampen (“Saxophone Quartet” 2010), Christine Jensen (“Treelines” 2011), Kye Ryung Park (“Fantasy for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble” 2011), Kara Baxter (“On This Journey: Suite for Big Band and Five Voices” 2014), and Daniel Baldwin (“Vortex” 2017). Howles will be debuting a new work by Garrett Hope for alto saxophone and clarinet in October of 2018 as part of the Room 9 Duo. Dr. Howles currently resides in Columbus, NE with his wife, Janet, son, Jackson, and dogs, Max and Toby. Outside of music he enjoys golfing, competing as a natural bodybuilder, and being overly organized. He can be found on Instagram (@rippedreeds), Twitter (@jwhmusic), and Facebook (@jwhmusic).
What They Play
EAS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
• 52nd St. Eb Alto Saxophone
• High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
• Adjustable thumbrest
• Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
• "S" neck
• Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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ESS652
Legacy Model
The 52nd Street Saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers across the range of the instrument, and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
- 52nd St. Bb Soprano Saxophone
- High F# key, aged unlacquered body and keys
- Straight one-piece body
- Rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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ETS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
- 52nd St. Bb Tenor Saxophone
- High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
- Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
- "M" neck
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Matt Otto is currently the Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at Kansas University (KU) teaching Jazz Theory and Performance, Jazz Combo 1 and private lessons. Matt was also an Adjunct Professor at the Rutgers New Brunswick teaching online courses in jazz improvisation, theory and performance.
Matt Otto studied music performance and composition at Indiana University, Berklee School of Music, New School Jazz (BFA) and California Institute of the Arts(MFA) during which time he studied under Lee Konitz, George Garzone, Billy Pierce, Charlie Haden, Don Hawkins and many others. Having lived in Japan for 5 years, New York City for 7 years and Los Angels for 6 years, he has performed with a variety of artists including Anthony Wilson, Larry Koonse, Rashid Bakr, Ben Monder, Willie Jones III, Alan Ferber, Mark Ferber, Albert “Tootie” Heath, Gregory Hutchinson, Jonathan Kreisberg, Joe La Barbera, Leroy Vinegar, Bob Bowman, Jimmy Smith, Paul Jackson, Ari Honig, Ben Street, Mike Moreno, Sara Gazarek, Josh Nelson, Peter Schlamb, Danny Weiss, Roger Wilder, William Parker, Matt Wilson, Steve Cardenas, Bobby Watson, Bob Weir, Deborah Brown, Larry Goldings, Eric Harland, Sheryl Bailey, Darek Oles, Erik McPherson, John Stowell, Danny Embrey, Alan Pasqua, and many others.
While in Los Angeles, Matt co-founded of the Los Angeles Jazz Collective. The mission of the collective (LAJC) is to help create opportunities for creative jazz composers and performers to showcase original artistic work and to set up an ongoing Jazz outreach program for young jazz musicians in and around Los Angeles.
Matt currently performs his original compositions with his Kansas City based sextet with members Gerald Dunn on alto saxophone, Jeff Harshbarger on acoustic and electric bass, Shay Estes (vocals), TJ Martley on Piano/Keys, Mike Warren on drums, as well as traveling several times per year to NYC and LA to perform and record with various jazz artists.
Matt has recorded and performed with the Grammy nominated Anthony Wilson Nonet (The Power of Nine, Groove Note 1035, 2006), The Rashid Bakr Quintet, has performed in Los Angeles with the Grammy Nominated Alan Ferber Big Band as well as having recorded on over 50 CD’s as both a leader and a side man. See below for a discography of noteworthy recordings.
Matt says the following about his Eastman tenor. “The Eastman 52nd Street Tenor is one of the best modern saxophones I've ever played. The horn has a big dark sound which projects well, is easy to play, has great ergonomics, and looks great! Since I started playing it I've gotten many positive comments from both players and audience members regarding its sound.”
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What They Play
ETS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
- 52nd St. Bb Tenor Saxophone
- High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
- Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
- "M" neck
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Zolbert is a saxophonist, composer and producer. In 2013, one of his early compositions, Frappé, won the first prize in a smooth jazz club’s song contest of Zugló, Budapest. In 2014 he won the grand prize in the annual song contest on 90.9 Jazzy, Budapest’s leading jazz station. Another highlight of 2014 was a main-stage concert at VeszprémFest, one of Hun-gary’s leading jazz festivals, opening for globally renowned funk masters The Brand New Heavies. Zolbert’s debut album, "One" was released in April 2015 on Tom-Tom Records. The album enjoyed impressive airplay on US smooth jazz radios. One of its singles, Frappé was voted the 10th best track of 2015 in the TOP 25 list of the legendary Jazztrax station. In 2016, Zolbert launched his own festival titled Zolbert Jazz & Wine Fest, introducing a new concept to Hungary’s festival scene by pairing up excellent local wine with state-of-the-art jazz. Zolbert is now celebrating the release of his second album, "Inside Out," which came out early 2017. The album features 13 brand new originals, including a vocal track with ace Hungarian vocalist Nicolas Takács. His brand new concert album “Live” came out in 2018. This recording showcases 17 track from Zolbert’s first two LPs, which was recorded with a great 10-piece band, exclusively live. His live concert album "Live" released in 2018. Recorded live with a sublime 10-piece band, it showcases 17 tracks from Zolbert's first two LPs. In 2019 he played a supporting act show for the legendary Maceo Parker at the main stage of Paloznaki Jazzpiknik, Hungary's biggest jazz festival. In April 2020 his "Live" concert film has released in cooperation with 90.9 Jazzy Radio via online streaming, reaching thousands of jazz lovers. Currently, he is working on his 3rd studio album, which is coming in September 2021.
As one of the most promising young talents on the Hungarian music scene, he is reaching out to international audiences, presenting original materials that will thrill contemporary jazz fans the world over. His aim is to represent the smooth jazz music and lifestyle in Central Europe and reaching out to Western European and US music fans too.
https://www.zolbertmusic.com/
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https://www.instagram.com/zolbertmusic/
https://www.youtube.com/ZolbertMusic
What They Play
EAS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
• 52nd St. Eb Alto Saxophone
• High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
• Adjustable thumbrest
• Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
• "S" neck
• Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Bill Waterman is the Assistant Professor of Tuba and Assistant Director of the Blue Thunder Marching Band at Boise State University. Prior to his appointment at Boise State, Dr. Waterman served on the faculty at the University of Tennessee at Martin, University of Michigan at Flint (MI), the Flint Institute of Music (MI), and Jackson College (MI) as well as instructed classes and both Michigan State and Texas Tech Universities. During the summer, Bill serves as faculty for Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in Twin Lake, MI. He received his Doctorate of Musical Arts degree from Michigan State University, Master of Music degree from Texas Tech University, and a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Kansas.
An eclectic performance career features Dr. Waterman sharing his talents as a soloist in Carnegie Hall as well as the stage with rock band recording artists Kansas. He served nine seasons as Principal Tuba with the Topeka Symphony Orchestra (Topeka, KS) where he performed numerous outreach concerts and chamber music performances. Bill is also a two-time DCI finalist as a member of the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps (Allentown, PA) and is currently on staff with Drum Corps’ Madison Scouts. Dr. Waterman has a love for music beyond the classical norm and enjoys performing with diverse groups such as Celtic ensembles, jazz bands, and funk bands.
An award winning educator, conductor, arranger, and performer, Dr. Waterman founded the West Star Brass Band (WSBB) of which he serves as the Musical Director and Conductor. Prior to his position with the WSBB, he captured two first-place finishes in the North American Brass Band Association (NABBA) Championships 10-Piece Brass Band Category (2013, 2014), a second place finish in the NABBA Second Division (2014), and a third-place finish in the US Open Brass Band Championships (2013) as the Music Director and Conductor for the Capital City Brass Band. Dr. Waterman regularly arranges for brass band, chamber ensembles, and athletic bands across the United States. He also remains highly active working with students and programs of all levels while remaining in demand as an adjudicator for national and international competitions.
Bill Waterman believes in the Eastman company and is proud to represent them as a performing artist and educator.
What They Play
EBC632
This 34" tall CC tuba is wonderfully in tune and is a very easy and comfortable horn to play. Whether in an orchestral setting, a community band, a church ensemble, quintet, or solo work - this tuba works well!
- Key of CC, 4/4 size
- .689" bore
- 19 3/4" yellow brass, upright bell
- 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer finish
- Laskey 30H US mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Tim Buzbee "is a fine musician who can make his tuba varously sing like a violin and bark like an angered dog, and touch all those bases in between. His sense of phrasing is as astonishing as his sense of his instrument's tone coloring" raved Fanfare Magazine about Tim's debut solo cd, BUZZED. In 2011, Tim joined the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra as principal tuba. Besides the Melbourne Symphony Tim has held the same position with many orchestras including Iceland Symphony, Malmo Symphony, Gävle Symphony, Singapore Symphony, Civic Orchestra of Chicago, and the Acapulco Philharmonic. Tim has won jobs in 8 different countries! Buzbee has been invited to perform as guest tubist with many other orchestras including the Chicago Symphony, Danish Radio Orchestra, Swedish Radio Orchestra, Sydney Symphony, Hong Kong Philharmonic, Western Australia Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Wind Symphony, Malaysia Philharmonic and the Helsingborg Symphony among others. In 2017, Buzbee was asked to play with The Louisville Orchestra as Acting Principal Tuba.
As a soloist, he has performed concerts and masterclasses around the world including the most prestigious universities and conservatories. Currently, Tim has three solo cds on the Albany Record label including “Raw Emotions”, consisting of 4 concertos from North America with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra. Buzbee also recorded a cd entitled Eruptions, consisting of standard excerpts for low brass section for the Albany Record label. He has been soloist with the Melbourne Symphony, Iceland Symphony, Singapore Symphony, Acapulco Symphony, Marshall Symphony, and the "Pershing Own" Army Band in Washington D.C. Buzbee recently was asked to be a featured artist at the Texas Music Association Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Buzbee was also recently featured on the front cover of the International Tuba Euphonium Association Journal and has been featured in several other magazines in the past. Tim is on faculty at The University of Melbourne.
Buzbee knows he would probably be flipping burgers if not for the help of teachers Ed Jones, Gene Pokorny, and Matt Good. Tim enjoys spending any free time with his wife Jessica, and their five kids, and the two family dogs which think they are children number 6 and 7!!!
What They Play
EBC836
The EBC836 is a 6/4 size tuba inspired by the legendary York orchestral CC tuba. This large tuba is at home on stage with a symphony orchestra or concert band, in the pit of an opera or ballet orchestra, and is nimble enough to play in small chamber ensembles. The next generation 6/4 tuba has arrived!
- Key of CC, 6/4 size
- .750" bore
- 20" upright bell
- 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer or unlacquered finish
- Laskey 30H EU mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Principal Tuba of The Phoenix Symphony and tubist for Seraph Brass, Cristina Cutts Dougherty grew up in South Africa, England, New York, and New Mexico. She began her tuba studies with Dr. Richard Antoine White in Albuquerque, and went on to graduate with honors from the Interlochen Arts Academy in 2015, where she was a pupil of trombonist Thomas Riccobono for two years. In 2019, she received her Bachelor of Music in Tuba Performance from the Colburn School, studying with Norman Pearson, and in 2022 she graduated from the Curtis Institute of Music with an Artist Diploma, after three years of study with Craig Knox and Paul Krzywicki.
Cristina joined The Phoenix Symphony in 2023, making her only the second woman to win a full-time position in an American orchestra, and the first latina woman to do so. Formerly Principal Tuba for the Artosphere Festival Orchestra, Cristina has held the position of Acting Principal Tuba for the Britt Festival Orchestra since 2022, and has been a guest tubist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, San Diego Symphony, and the Louisville Orchestra. During her school years, Cristina was a tuba fellow with the National Repertory Orchestra, and held the position of Principal Tuba with both Symphony in C outside of Philadelphia, and the American Youth Symphony in Los Angeles. She held the 2020/2021 tuba fellowship for the Music Academy of the West, and received the Alumni Enterprise Award in 2021. Cristina is also a proud recipient of several grants from the Sphinx Organization's National Alliance for Audition Support.
Cristina began her solo career after winning First Prize at the International Tuba & Euphonium Young Artist Competition in 2016. That same year, she was unanimously chosen as the winner of the National Symphony's Summer Music Institute concerto competition and as a result she performed the Vaughan Williams Tuba Concerto in the Kennedy Center. Upon moving to Los Angeles for her undergraduate studies, she was recognized as the “Most Promising Talent," of the Pasadena Showcase Instrumental Competition for woodwinds, brass, and strings, and went on in 2017 to win the Grand Prize overall in the same competition - the first tubist in the history of the competition to do so, and the youngest candidate in that year’s final round. Cristina has appeared as a soloist with the Colburn Orchestra and was a National YoungArts Foundation Medalist, and can be heard on the radio show Performance Today with Fred Child, for which she was a Young Artist in Residence in 2021.
A passionate chamber musician and educator, Cristina has toured extensively with Seraph Brass as a Live on Stage concert artist, and performed and served as a guest artist for prominent festivals and educational institutions across the world, including Lieksa Brass Week in Finland, Brevard Music Center, The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” American Trombone Workshop, Chautauqua Institution, University of Toronto, University of North Texas, and Chamber Music Raleigh. Cristina has presented masterclasses to university students around the country, and has served as a faculty member at the Interlochen Arts Camp.
What They Play
EBC836
The EBC836 is a 6/4 size tuba inspired by the legendary York orchestral CC tuba. This large tuba is at home on stage with a symphony orchestra or concert band, in the pit of an opera or ballet orchestra, and is nimble enough to play in small chamber ensembles. The next generation 6/4 tuba has arrived!
- Key of CC, 6/4 size
- .750" bore
- 20" upright bell
- 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer or unlacquered finish
- Laskey 30H EU mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Principal Tuba of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra since 2016 and former Principal Tuba of the Seattle Symphony and Opera from 1999-2016, Christopher Olka has had a wide and varied career in music before coming to Cincinnati. His orchestral experience includes Principal Tuba of Gerard Schwarz’s All-Star orchestra, Seiji Ozawa’s Saito Kinen Festival Orchestra, Guest Principal Tuba with the Boston Symphony, Chicago Symphony, New York Philharmonic, and New Jersey Symphony.
Before becoming a full-time orchestral musician in 1999, Chris was an active freelance musician in New York where he performed with many brass quintets, Dixieland bands, and most of the major orchestras in the area while completing his Masters degree at The Juilliard School.
From 1989 to 1996 he was a staff musician for the Walt Disney World Company in Orlando, Florida, where he was a member of many of the bands there including the TUBAFOURS tuba quartet, the world’s only full-time professional tuba quartet.
An active soloist and advocate of solo tuba literature, Chris has performed across the world in recital and masterclass as well as soloing with orchestra, windband and various other groups.
In 2006 Chris premiered and recorded the Samuel Jones Concerto for Tuba and Orchestra with the Seattle Symphony for the NAXOS Record Label. The concerto, which was written for him and commissioned by Sandra Crowder, received critical acclaim internationally for the premiere as well as recording.
His education includes a B.M. from the University of Central Florida, and a M.M. from the Juilliard School.
Chris’ teachers include Warren Deck (New York Phil. Retired), Joe Alessi (New York Phil.), and Abe Torchinsky (Philadelphia Orch. Retired).
Chris is proud to be an Eastman Winds Performing Artist.
What They Play
EBC836
The EBC836 is a 6/4 size tuba inspired by the legendary York orchestral CC tuba. This large tuba is at home on stage with a symphony orchestra or concert band, in the pit of an opera or ballet orchestra, and is nimble enough to play in small chamber ensembles. The next generation 6/4 tuba has arrived!
- Key of CC, 6/4 size
- .750" bore
- 20" upright bell
- 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer or unlacquered finish
- Laskey 30H EU mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Emanuel José Araújo da Rocha was born in 1992, beginning his musical studies at the age of 12 with Prof. Ricardo Pereira (solo trombone in Remix Ensemble). In 2008 he joined Artave, in the class of Professor David Silva (first trombone of the Orquestra of Guimaraes/Professor at Esmae), continuing his degree in the class of Professor Severo Martinez (trombone solo of the Symphonic Orchestra of Oporto Home of Music) in Esmae Higher School of Music Arts and Entertainment. In 2010 at the age of 18 he was awarded the 1st Prize in the third national contest Terras de la Sallete, junior category. The following year, he was admitted as a 2nd trombone and later to 1st trombone, at the Fundação Orquestra Estúdio (FOE), European Capital of Culture, in that year resident in Guimarães (Portugal), under the direction of Maestro Rui Massena. In 2013, at 21 years old, Emanuel won the competition of the Academy of Metals of the Symphony Orchestra of Porto Casa da Música and was booked at the Gustav Mahler Jugendorchesters. In 2016 he won the 1st place in the International Contest Terras de la Sallete, senior category, and won the 2nd prize, senior category, in the most prestigious competition in Portugal, Young Musicians Prize. He attended masterclasses with Stefan Schulz, Ian Bousfield, David Bruchez, Andreas Klein, Gyorgy Gyivicsan, Petur Eiricksson, Jamie Williams, Nathan Zgonc, John Eterbeeck, Ximo Vicedo Davó, Francisco Rosario Vegas, among others. He collaborated with the Portuguese Symphonic Band, Galicia Youth Symphony Orchestra, Porto Symphony Orchestra, Gulbenkian Orchestra, Remix Ensemble and Portuguese Symphonic Orchestra. He has had the opportunity to work with several masters such as Lorenzo Viotti, Thomas Hmpson, Ernest Martinez Izquierdo, Jean Marc Burfin, Francesco La Vecchia, Michael Jurowsky, Pedro Neves, Hervé Niquet, Christopher Warren Green, Michel Corboz, Fabien Gabel, and many more. He recorded with the group Mr. SC and Wild Bones Gang, and Massive Brass Attack, under the direction of David Bruchez. In 2018, he spent 3 months as a guest 1st Trombone at the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra in Mexico. He is currently reinforced in the Portuguese Symphonic Orchestra, in the Extremadura Orchestra (Spain), and works in the Portuguese Philharmonic Orchestra.
What They Play
ETB828
- Key of Bb, .547” large bore tenor trombone
- 8.5” two-piece yellow or gold brass bell
- Open wrap with rotary valve in F
- Yellow brass handslide with nickel crook
- 3 interchangeable leadpipes
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
- Shires USA 5MD mouthpiece
- Available as ETB828G
- With gold brass bell
- Available as ETB828G
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Author of the Structured Studio, a structured curriculum and guide to teaching private french horn lessons, Sonja Reynolds has twenty seven years of horn teaching experience, including nine years at The Music School and over twenty years with the American Fork band programs. She is best known for running a successful studio of forty private students, student teachers, and "grandstudents" (waiting list). She marched with the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps and completed a horn performance degree at Brigham Young University. Sonja has studied under such well-known instructors as Dr. Ellen Powley, Dr. Randy Faust, Laurence Lowe and Ronald Beitel.
Sonja is in demand as an instructor, freelance artist, clinician, and adjudicator throughout Utah and the Mountain West. She has presented at two International Horn Symposiums, multiple universities, and has provided many clinics throughout the country.
She is a member of the Utah Premiere Brass (President; solo tenor horn, 12 years; manager, 10 years), and is a member of the Orchestra at Temple Square, and an active freelance artist in the Salt Lake area.
In addition to having students selected to attend the Interlochen Arts Camp, many of Sonja's students have received college music scholarships at schools such as the San Francisco Conservatory, are regularly accepted to All State, and are themselves pursuing careers in music.
Her greatest accomplishments call her Mom.
Peruvian native Aníbal Marcelo Seminario is a Latin Grammy & Grammy-nominated producer, saxophonist, composer, arranger, and educator. Studying on a full scholarship, he earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Jazz Performance at California State University, Long Beach. Since graduating from CSULB, Aníbal works in the greater Los Angeles area as a recording artist, arranger, and producer. Seminario’s release “Tradiciones” received two Latin Grammy and a Grammy nomination. His latest album “Cuadra 11” features a wonderful mix between Peruvian sonorities and Jazz music. As a touring artist, Aníbal has performed with Googoosh, Eva Ayllón, and Alex Acuña in numerous countries including the United States, Chile, Peru, the United Arab Emirates, Sweden, Canada, Turkey, Armenia, Georgia, Cyprus, Kuwait, Germany, Holland, and Mexico. Seminario is currently the music director for prestigious Iranian singer Faramarz Aslani. Aníbal has also performed with world-class artists including Nestor Torres, Ramon Stagnaro, Andrea Bocelli, Omid, Streetlight Manifesto, Martik, Jerry Rivera, Gilberto Santa Rosa, James Morrison, and others. As a member of Alex Acuña’s Latin jazz band, 7’ven Bien, Seminario has been heard playing in Los Angeles and at the world- renowned Smithsonian Festival in Washington, DC. Seminario is the arranger and music director for the musical “Dances of Peru,” a show that unites elements of Peruvian folklore, dance, acting and live music. He arranges all the music, conducts a 12-piece live band and plays several woodwind instruments. He is also an active arranger for the Peruvian community having written several commissions for high schools in Peru and Cultural Organizations such as Pro Jazz, Colegio Humboldt and others. Additionally, Aníbal remains an active educator in his homeland city of Lima, Peru. He has given free master classes, clinics and lectures at several institutions, such as the National Conservatory of Music, the National Air Force Band, Tempo School of Music, Pro Jazz, Colegio Santísimo Nombre De Jesús, and Colegio Alexander von Humboldt. Aníbal Seminario is an endorsed artist with Eastman Winds (saxophone), Silverstein Works, Backun Musical Services (clarinet) & Meze Audio.
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ESS652
Legacy Model
The 52nd Street Saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers across the range of the instrument, and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
- 52nd St. Bb Soprano Saxophone
- High F# key, aged unlacquered body and keys
- Straight one-piece body
- Rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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ETS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
- 52nd St. Bb Tenor Saxophone
- High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
- Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
- "M" neck
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Prior to settling in Los Angeles, Beth Chouinard-Mitchell served as Principal Tubist with the Women’s Philharmonic Orchestra in San Francisco. She has performed with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, the Pacific Symphony Orchestra, Opera Pacific, Germany’s Eurobrass, the Orchesta Sinfonica de Monterrey in Nueva Leon, and has appeared as a guest soloist with the United States Army Band.
Additionally, Dr. Chouinard-Mitchell often tours throughout North America, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. As an acclaimed soloist, Beth is a frequent performer of chamber music recitals, lectures, and masterclasses around the world.
She is the founder of Music Matters Global, an organization partnering with existing music programs dedicated to bringing music education and professional concerts to under-served and disadvantaged regions of the world.
Beth holds degrees in Tuba Performance from the Peabody Conservatory of Music of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.
Currently, Dr. Chouinard-Mitchell serves on the faculties of Pasadena City College, Biola University, and is an International Performing Tuba Artist and Clinician for Eastman Winds.
What They Play
EBC836
The EBC836 is a 6/4 size tuba inspired by the legendary York orchestral CC tuba. This large tuba is at home on stage with a symphony orchestra or concert band, in the pit of an opera or ballet orchestra, and is nimble enough to play in small chamber ensembles. The next generation 6/4 tuba has arrived!
- Key of CC, 6/4 size
- .750" bore
- 20" upright bell
- 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer or unlacquered finish
- Laskey 30H EU mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Over the past 25 years tuba performer Tim Hoffman has been heard in venues across the United States and northern Europe. Performance venues have included the Horse Guards Parade Whitehall and The Guards Chapel at Wellington Barracks in the UK, live television broadcasts from Serbia, Slovenia, numerous performances across Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and France, to include Memorial Day performances at dozens of U.S. cemeteries such as Normandy, Meuse-Argonne, Oise-Aisne, and Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial. Onstage Mr. Hoffman has been humbled to perform with many talented ensembles and musicians, such as the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command band, the United States Army Band and Chorus Europe, the 4th Infantry Band and Chorus Europe the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Imperial Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Count Basie Orchestra, Her Majesty's Combined Household Guard Bands, and the Coldstream Guard Band. He has been honored to have worked with many distinguished conductors, such as Jerry Jenkins, Michael Haithcock, Dr. James Croft, Joseph Kreines, Lt. Colonel Beth Steele, Colonel Tom Rotondi, Lt. Colonel Derrick Shaw, Lt. Colonel Todd Addison and Graham Owen Jones. As an educator Mr. Hoffman has taught hundreds of brass students both locally in Colorado and around the world. Mr. Hoffman has been a clinician with various marching band organizations, such as Christopher Newport Universities Marching Band, Plymouth Canton Educational Park Band Programs, and Magic of Orlando Drum and Bugle Corp. Mr.Hoffman’s teachers include Robert Tucci, Jay Hunsberger, Marty Erickson, Chester Schmitz, Larry Burke, Dr. Brian Brink and Dennis Wilson. Previously he had served as an artist clinician for Custom Music Company. He is the Founder and Executive Director of the Restoration Brass Ensemble and Nexus Brass Quintet. Mr. Hoffman is a lecturer of Tuba at University of Colorado Colorado Springs and plays Eb Tuba with the Pikes Peak Brass Band in Colorado Springs. Mr. Hoffman is also a Registered Yoga Teacher and a current student at Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy in Colorado Springs. Mr. Hoffman plays the Eastman EBE853 and is passionate about the horn and is constantly amazed at the wonderful tubas Chuck Kerrigan and the Eastman team are creating.
Woody Witt is an impressive tenor saxophonist, a skilled composer, and an influential jazz educator. On the tenor, Woody displays a mastery of modern mainstream jazz, he has developed an energetic and explorative style, and he has his own attractive sound. Whether it is his recordings (most recent is a live improvised trio recording from Cezanne as well as a quartet recording of Taiwanese and Chinese songs recorded in a standard jazz quartet format), his playing on worldwide tours and locally in Houston, or his enthusiastic and informative workshops, Woody is making a strong impact on the current jazz scene.
Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, Woody Witt remembers hearing his father's recordings of such country artists as Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash. "My father played guitar semi-professionally when he was young. I started on the clarinet in the fourth grade and the following year I started playing the saxophone." His older sister introduced him to the music of Return To Forever and Woody also remembers hearing Chuck Mangione and Grover Washington Jr. "The first straight ahead jazz concert that I saw was Wynton Marsalis when he had the group with his brother Branford, Kenny Kirkland, Bob Hurst and Jeff 'Tain' Watts."
Woody Witt started playing professionally when he was 16, performing at weddings and private parties. He also played many duo and trio gigs, learned a countless number of tunes, and regularly attending the jam sessions at a local club, Kilgore's. When he first enrolled at the University of Houston in their honors program with an academic scholarship, it was to study electrical engineering. However after a year, Woody knew that his life's work would be as a musician. He switched majors and dove into music full force. After graduating, he earned a Master's degree in Jazz Studies from the University of North Texas and a Doctorate from the University of Houston's Moores School of Music. Along the way he performed locally and began his teaching career.
After earning his doctorate, Woody taught for a year at the High School of Performing and Visual Arts in Houston. "I soon realized that that type of teaching position was not what I wanted because it took me away from performing." Since then he has balanced his performing and teaching careers, Since 2003 he has taught fulltime at Houston Community College, has been an Affiliate Artist at the University of Houston, and has traveled the world conducting workshops and master classes including in Houston, Alabama, New Mexico, Alaska, California, New York, North Carolina, Georgia, France (including Paris), Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Romania, Germany, throughout Asia and Taiwan. "Teaching is very rewarding. I have had some wonderful students and I have had the opportunity to witness their successes; some have made great careers for themselves. I stress fundamentals, basic musicianship, the importance of training one's ears, developing one's own sound on the instrument, a full understanding of harmony and melody, and the need to be versatile."
Beyond his teaching, Woody Witt has had a consistently busy and productive performance career. He has collaborated with such greats as trumpeters Randy Brecker, Tim Hagans and Jim Rotondi, saxophonists James Moody, David Liebman and Tim Armacost, trombonist Conrad Herwig, pianist Mark Levine, drummers Louis Hayes, Adam Nussbaum, Billy Hart, and singer Nancy King among others. Woody has also performed in a duo and several quartets with pianist Joe LoCascio over the past 20 years. A major force in the Houston area, Woody has worked with the Houston Symphony, been featured at Pops concerts, and currently leads a saxophone quartet that includes three other saxophonists who are primarily classical players. And while he uses Houston as his home base, Woody has performed throughout the United States (including New York City, Chicago, Minneapolis, New Orleans and Alaska), Japan, Taiwan, several countries in Europe, including two tours of France.
In addition to recording over 25 CDs as a sideman in his career, Woody Witt began recording as a leader in 2001 with his self-titled debut. Since then he has recorded Square Peg Round Hole (a quintet set featuring Randy Brecker and pianist David Kikoski), Live At Cezanne's, A Conversation, Willows, Seasons Ago, First Impression, Pots And Kettles, Absinthe, Presence with long-time collaborator, pianist, Larry Ham, Live At Cezanne (a trio set with Glen Ackerman, bass, and Daniel Dufour, drums) and Made In Taiwan, a collection of Taiwanese and Chinese songs arranged for a jazz quartet, recorded in Taipei, Taiwan. "All of my CDs have special memories for me, documenting me at different periods in my career. I particularly am proud of my duo recordings with Joe LoCascio (Seasons Ago and the recent Billy Strayhorn tribute, Absinthe). Joe has such a sophisticated harmonic palette that is very colorful and he is a bold improviser. Musically we can go in any direction together."
Among the other highlights in his career was winning the 2010 Chamber Music America French American Cultural Exchange grant, which resulted in a ten-day tour of France and an extensive tour of the United States that included pianist Frank Amsallem. Woody's First Impression CD, which features Amsallem, finds him adapting music from the French impressionists into a jazz setting. Recently, Woody won a prestigious International Jazz Saxophone Competition in Taiwan. Woody spent time recently in Taiwan performing, recording and conducting master classes. He has also been the featured soloist in third-stream works that cross the boundaries of jazz and classical music on pieces by the notable composer Dr. Robert Nelson including "Up South" and "Three Musicians."
And, as if his schedule was not crowded enough, earlier this year Woody Witt resumed the responsibility of booking and being the artistic director at Cezanne's, Houston's main jazz club. He had booked Cezanne's previously for ten years including bringing in such top names as Randy Brecker, Tim Hagans, Mark Levine, the Moutin Reunion Quartet, Eddie Gomez with Jimmy Cobb, and the New York Standards Quartet along with many regional and local jazz talents.
Woody Witt, is enthusiasticabout the future. "I am involved in several different groups including aquartet of young musicians from Austin, performing with Joe LoCascio, and being part of a unique trio with saxophone, guitar and drums that is inspired a bit by the Paul Motian Trio, although with different music. I also work fulltime as a teacher, leading two big bands at Houston Community College, and I book Cezanne's. I stay busy! For the future, I just want to continue what I am doing, be able to travel more, make more recordings, and collaborate with a variety of talented musicians."
With the release of Absinthe, Woody Witt is currently at the peak of his powers. He has continued to grow as a creative improviser and a force in the jazz world, never resting on his past accomplishments. His career and his music are well worth following closely.
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ETS850
Drawing on the style of classic French saxophones, the ETS850 Rue Saint-Georges model projects a focused, centered sound suited to professional players. The DS mechanism and keywork design revolutionize the way a saxophone feels and plays. Quick and light action leads to precise and elegant playing. The ETS850 includes both the "R" neck and the "S" neck, providing players with enhanced flexibility within the same instrument outfit.
- Rue Saint-Georges Bb Tenor Saxophone
- DS Mechanism
- High F# key, gold lacquer finish
- Adjustable thumb rest
- "R" and "S" necks
- Deluxe engraving
- Deluxe case
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Cale Self is Professor of Music, Assistant Director of Bands, and Instructor of Euphonium & Tuba at the University of West Georgia in beautiful Carrollton, GA. Also serving as the Director of Athletic Bands, Dr. Self directs the Marching Wolves of West Georgia and the Wolfgang Basketball Pep Band. He also conducts the UWG Symphonic Band, Brass Ensemble, and Tuba Ensemble.
Holding degrees in music education and instrumental conducting from West Texas A&M University, Dr. Self also holds a doctorate in euphonium performance from the University of Georgia. His teachers include David Zerkel, John Lynch, Allen Crowell, Patrick Sheridan, Sam Pilafian, Gary Garner, Joe Nelson, and Joseph Cox. He began his career by teaching high school band in his hometown of Midland, TX.
In the summertime, Dr. Self is the Dean of Students at the Brevard Music Center in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. In that capacity, he administers the non-musical side of life at BMC, supervising a staff of 4 assistant deans and 35 resident advisors as well as over 400 student musicians who study at the music center each summer. He is also an active musician at BMC as a frequent performer in the wind band, chamber music, and orchestral programs on euphonium, tuba, trombone, and bass trumpet.
Dr. Self has performed at state, regional, national, and international conferences and festivals in Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. He has performed under conductors Keith Lockhart, JoAnn Falletta, Thomas Wilkins, Robert Moody, Ken Lam, Steven Smith, Kraig Williams, and Fred Mills.
An advocate for new music, Dr. Self has participated in commissioning consortiums that have resulted in over thirty new works for euphonium, tuba, or concert band over the past ten years, and has performed or conducted premiere performances of fifteen of those pieces. Recent commission projects include several works by UWG alumnus Katahj Copley, including Limitless for tuba, euphonium, and piano, and a concerto for euphonium and band entitled Canvases.
Dr. Self is an artist affiliate with Eastman Winds and Parker Mouthpieces. He remains active in the state of Georgia and throughout the Southeast as a soloist, ensemble musician, conductor, clinician, and adjudicator.
What They Play
EBE853
- Key of EEb, 4/4 size
- .689" bore
- 17" yellow brass, upright bell
- 4 front-action pistons
- Clear lacquer finish
- Laskey 28K US mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
- Available as EBE851
- With a 15" bell
- Available as EBE851S
- Silver-plated with a 15" bell
- Available as EBE851
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Born and raised in St. John’s Newfoundland, Canada, tubist Jonathan Rowsell received his earliest musical training from his father David and the brass band traditions of the Salvation Army. He studied both performance and composition at Memorial University of Newfoundland and in 2018 graduated from the University of Toronto with a Doctor of Musical Arts. Jonathan works as a freelance tuba player throughout Ontario, performing with various groups including the Trillium Brass Quintet, Hannaford Street Silver Band, London Symphonia, Hamilton Philharmonic, Kitchener Waterloo Symphony, Esprit Orchestra, the Canadian Opera Company Orchestra, the National Ballet of Canada Orchestra, and the Stratford Festival. Jonathan is also in demand as a brass clinician and teacher, teaching brass at St. Michael’s College School, Memorial University, and Western University’s Don Wright Faculty of Music. In addition, Jonathan is an enthusiastic composer and arranger and has had his works for brass performed and recorded in Canada and abroad. Jonathan’s music has been published by SP&S, Maple Leaf Brass, Experianza Music, Cimarron Music Press, and BrookWright Music. Jonathan is proud to be an Eastman Performing Artist.
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EBC836
The EBC836 is a 6/4 size tuba inspired by the legendary York orchestral CC tuba. This large tuba is at home on stage with a symphony orchestra or concert band, in the pit of an opera or ballet orchestra, and is nimble enough to play in small chamber ensembles. The next generation 6/4 tuba has arrived!
- Key of CC, 6/4 size
- .750" bore
- 20" upright bell
- 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer or unlacquered finish
- Laskey 30H EU mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Alexander Lapins teaches applied tuba and euphonium, chamber music and performs with the faculty brass quintet at the University of Tennessee School of Music. During the summer he serves as an instructor at the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. Dr. Lapins has also taught at Northern Arizona University, the University of Indianapolis and Indiana State University.
Dr. Lapins has appeared as a soloist with orchestras, concert bands, and chamber groups. He has performed throughout the United States, China, South America, and Europe. A diverse performer, Dr. Lapins is the only tubist to have won fellowships at both the Tanglewood Music Center and the Henry Mancini Institute.
Alexander Lapins performed as principal tubist of several professional orchestras and brass quintets throughout Indiana, and was a first-call substitute/extra musician with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra. He has also performed with the New Mexico Philharmonic Orchestra, Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, Charleston Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Opera Orchestra, Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, and the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Lapins has also performed with the Disney Collegiate All-Star Band, the Guy Lombardo Orchestra, the New Sousa Band, and Harvey Phillips' Tubacompany.
Dr. Lapins has extensive experience as a first-call studio musician. He can be heard on hundreds of recordings for Hal Leonard, Warner Brothers, Disney, Plank Road, Sacred Music Services, the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, SMS Brass Choir, and a variety of other record and publishing companies.
Alexander Lapins is devoted to expanding the repertoire of the tuba across all genres. An avid supporter of new music, Dr. Lapins has premiered dozens of new works and has been active in regularly commissioning new works for brass.
Dr. Lapins has been featured at regional and international ITEA conferences and United States Army Band Tuba Conferences, the 2012 Southwest Horn Workshop, and the 2012 and 2019 International Women's Brass Conferences. In 2011 he hosted the Southwest Regional ITEA conference at the NAU School of Music, and in 2016 he hosted ITEA's International Tuba/Euphonium Conference at UT. He has presented guest recitals and master classes at many schools of music.
Alexander Lapins has graduate degrees in music performance from Indiana University and the University of Michigan, and a bachelor's degree in music industry from James Madison University. His principal teachers include Daniel Perantoni, Fritz Kaenzig, Kevin Stees, Tony Kniffen, and Mike Bunn. He has also studied with Gene Pokorny, David Fedderly, Jim Self, and Mike Roylance.
Dr. Lapins' books "Dueling Fundamentals for Two Tubas" (2018) and "Dueling Fundamentals for Two Euphoniums" (2019), innovative advanced fundamentals exercises in two voices, are available from Mountain Peak Music. He is also author of the "Tuba" chapter of Mountain Peak Music's innovative "Teaching Brass" hybrid text.
He is a member of the International Tuba/Euphonium Association, the American Federation of Musicians, a regular contributor to the ITEA Journal, and an honorary member of Kappa Kappa Psi. Alexander Lapins is an Eastman Artist.
What They Play
EBC836
The EBC836 is a 6/4 size tuba inspired by the legendary York orchestral CC tuba. This large tuba is at home on stage with a symphony orchestra or concert band, in the pit of an opera or ballet orchestra, and is nimble enough to play in small chamber ensembles. The next generation 6/4 tuba has arrived!
- Key of CC, 6/4 size
- .750" bore
- 20" upright bell
- 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer or unlacquered finish
- Laskey 30H EU mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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EBF864
Old world design and craftsmanship meet with the consistency of modern manufacturing. This full size F tuba combines the sound of a Germanic rotary F tuba with a fluid low register and great intonation throughout its range. This tuba works well for the soloist, soars over an orchestra, or blends well with a quintet.
- Key of F, 4/4 size
- .667" - .820" bore
- 16.5" yellow or gold brass, upright bell
- 5 right hand rotary valves
- Clear lacquer or unlacquered finish
- Laskey 28K US mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Dr. Robinson joined the faculty of the Oklahoma State University Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music in 2018. He is Principal Tuba of the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas and Principal Tuba of the Lawton Philharmonic. Dr. Robinson is the founder and host of the Eastman Tuba Academy. Prior to his appointment at OSU, Dr. Robinson held teaching positions at Oklahoma City University, Tarleton State University, and Southwestern Oklahoma State University. His degrees are from the University of North Texas (BM, DMA) and Northwestern University (MM).
Dr. Robinson enjoys a busy and diverse career as a professional tubist. As an orchestral tubist, he has performed with the Houston Symphony, Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Tulsa Symphony, Fort Smith Symphony, Las Colinas Symphony, Allen Philharmonic, and the Blue Lake Festival Band. He has accompanied a wide variety of artists including Weird Al, Kristin Chenoweth, Hansen, Michael W. Smith, BJ Thomas, and Dave Brubeck.
As an active member of International Tuba Euphonium Association, Dr. Robinson has performed and adjudicated at numerous regional and international conferences. He has also served as a host for two regional conferences in 2015 and 2020.
Dr. Robinson is an Eastman Winds Artist.
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EBC836
The EBC836 is a 6/4 size tuba inspired by the legendary York orchestral CC tuba. This large tuba is at home on stage with a symphony orchestra or concert band, in the pit of an opera or ballet orchestra, and is nimble enough to play in small chamber ensembles. The next generation 6/4 tuba has arrived!
- Key of CC, 6/4 size
- .750" bore
- 20" upright bell
- 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer or unlacquered finish
- Laskey 30H EU mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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KyungSeok "Kasey" Yu is a South Korean tuba player recently appointed as Principal Tuba of the Incheon Philharmonic Orchestra in the spring of 2021. KyungSeok has performed in South Korea and international venues such as Seoul Art Center, Jordan Hall, Boston Symphony Hall, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie, and Musikverein.
KyungSeok and his colleagues organized a brass quintet called Brass Arts Seoul in 2013. The team took second place at the 2013 Jeju International Brass and Percussion Competition affiliated with the World Federation of International Music Competitions (WFIMC). In 2015, the team made another leap in domestic music after winning the 2015 Artsylvia Chamber Music Audition, followed by three years of sponsorship and support in performance management. After earning such a reputation, the team was invited to the WFIMC Winner's concert, 2015 Seoul Spring Festival of Chamber Music, Jeju International Brass Festival Concerts, and four regular concerts held in Seoul.
KyungSeok has experience in performing as a Guest Principal Tuba with Suwon Philharmonic Orchestra in 2016 at Herrenchiemsse Festival in München and with the Boston Pops Orchestra in 2019. Moreover, KyungSeok performed with the Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass for KCP Present Series in Vermont in 2018. In 2019, he participated in the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) Showcase in New York and their national tour held in Texas and Oklahoma.
KyungSeok graduated from New England Conservatory and holds his master's degree and performance diploma at Boston University studied with Mike Roylance and Ken Amis. He is currently in the doctoral program at Seoul National University.
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EBC836
The EBC836 is a 6/4 size tuba inspired by the legendary York orchestral CC tuba. This large tuba is at home on stage with a symphony orchestra or concert band, in the pit of an opera or ballet orchestra, and is nimble enough to play in small chamber ensembles. The next generation 6/4 tuba has arrived!
- Key of CC, 6/4 size
- .750" bore
- 20" upright bell
- 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer or unlacquered finish
- Laskey 30H EU mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Charles Villarrubia is Professor of tuba/euphonium at The University of Texas at Austin’s Butler School of Music. Mr. Villarrubia is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and a founding member of the international touring group, Rhythm & Brass. He received degrees in music performance from Louisiana State University and Boston University. Mr. Villarrubia has been a member of the Dallas Brass, the Waterloo Festival Orchestra and the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra and has performed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops Orchestras. Additionally, Mr. Villarrubia is a faculty member at the Brevard Music Center where he performs with the Brevard Music Center Orchestra.
Mr. Villarrubia has appeared on four continents as a guest clinician and performer for the Yamaha Corporation and has recorded on the Telarc, Angel EMI, d’note, and Koch labels. Mr. Villarrubia has been a faculty member at Boston University, The Boston Conservatory, New England Conservatory, and the Longy School of Music.
In the spring of 2011 Mr. Villarrubia and Dr. Robert Carnochan, former Associate Director of Bands at The University of Texas at Austin, commissioned Donald Grantham to compose a new work for solo tuba and orchestral winds. This resulted in a major new addition to the repertoire, the Concerto for Solo Tuba, Orchestral Winds, Percussion and Piano. Mr. Villarrubia premiered the Concerto with Dr. Carnochan conducting TheUniversity of Texas Wind Symphony on March 27, 2012 in Bates Recital Hall on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin. Subsequent performances of the Concerto included one at the College Band Directors National Association Southwestern Division Conference on the campus of the University of Texas San Antonio and with the United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own”. The Concerto has been recorded with The University of Texas Wind Ensemble and will be released digitally on the Longhorn label.
Mr. Villarrubia’s solo CD, Carnivale features several of his transcriptions for tuba and piano that are available through his publishing company, Azadmusico. His latest publication is a collection of vocal music entitled Interpretation Through Song. Mr. Villarrubia has also recorded all of the songs in the collection. In 2017 he was the recipient of the Butler School of Music Teaching Excellence Award and in 2019 received the College of Fine Arts Distinguished Teacher Award.
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EBC832
The EBC832 is the result of innovation not seen in the tuba community. This compact tuba combines the agility and response of 4/4 size tuba, with the sound and color of a much larger tuba.
- Key of CC, 4/4 size
- .689" bore
- 19 3/4" yellow brass, upright bell
- York style 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer finish
- Laskey 30H EU mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Jonathan Corona is a jazz saxophonist and music educator based in the State of Oregon. Over the span of his on-going performing career, he has had numerous opportunities to share the stage with jazz artists such as Chuck Redd, Ken Peplowski, Josh Nelson, Alan Jones, Kendrick Scott, Ted Rosenthal, and countless others. In addition to playing jazz, Jonathan has had the pleasure of working with mainstream artists like Grammy Awarded The Temptations and The Cherry Poppin Daddies. In addition to performing around the Northwest, Jonathan has toured in notable European jazz festivals as the lead tenor saxophonist in the Oregon Jazz Ensemble.
Currently, Jonathan is the lead tenor saxophonist for the Emerald City Jazz Kings and for the ensembles created for the Oregon Festival of American Music. He also frequently leads his own small ensembles that feature his improvisational skills and original compositions.
Along with performing, he is a well respected music educator in Lane County and is part of the Willamette Jazz Society Education Committee. For many years, Jonathan has taught music at the University of Oregon, Bushnell University, and The Jazz Station. He has also spent numerous years being a private saxophone instructor, catering to any aspiring musician wanting to hone their craft. Many of Jonathan’s younger students are recipients of soloist awards and find great success in their music auditions and programs.
Jonathan received his Bachelor's and Master's in Jazz Studies from the University of Oregon in 2017 and 2019 respectively. He also holds a second Master's in Teaching with a Music Endorsement from Western Oregon University, received in 2021.
He is currently the music director of Prairie Mountain School in Eugene where his teachings and love of music influences a younger generation.
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ETS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
- 52nd St. Bb Tenor Saxophone
- High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
- Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
- "M" neck
- Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Dr. Douglas Black, Jr. is on the tuba and euphonium faculty at Winthrop University where he teaches applied tuba and euphonium, directs the Winthrop University Tuba-Euphonium Choir, coaches brass chamber music, teaches brass methods and introduction to music technology, and serves as coordinator of recording. Doug is also on the tuba and euphonium faculty at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte and the University of South Carolina.
Doug has performed concertos with the Winthrop University Wind Symphony, Peoria Municipal Band, and given recitals in North Carolina, South Carolina, Illinois, Alabama, and Canada. Doug is an active orchestral tubist, he is the acting principal tuba in the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra, principal tuba of the Rock Hill Symphony Orchestra, and has performed with the Durham Symphony Orchestra, Augusta Symphony, South Carolina Philharmonic, Aiken Symphony Orchestra, and the Charlotte Civic Orchestra. Doug has also performed with the Triangle Brass Band and was the tubist with Tim Zimmerman and the King’s Brass. Douglas has performed and presented at numerous regional and international conferences.
Doug received a Bachelor's degree in Music with emphasis in Music Education with an Undergraduate Performance Certificate from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina, a Master of Music degree in Tuba Performance from Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois, and Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Doug was previously a band teacher in Nottoway County, Virginia Public Schools and a music instructor at Halifax Community College in North Carolina.
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EBC836
The EBC836 is a 6/4 size tuba inspired by the legendary York orchestral CC tuba. This large tuba is at home on stage with a symphony orchestra or concert band, in the pit of an opera or ballet orchestra, and is nimble enough to play in small chamber ensembles. The next generation 6/4 tuba has arrived!
- Key of CC, 6/4 size
- .750" bore
- 20" upright bell
- 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer or unlacquered finish
- Laskey 30H EU mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Dr. Preston Light currently serves as Adjunct Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at Tennessee Tech University and is Principal Tuba of the Bryan Symphony Orchestra and the Springfield (OH) Symphony Orchestra. Previously, he taught tuba and euphonium at Xavier University and Northern Kentucky University. An active freelancer, Preston has performed with a variety of ensembles. His orchestral experience includes performances with the Cincinnati Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, St. Louis Symphony, Charlotte Symphony, Dayton Philharmonic, Youngstown Symphony, South Bend Symphony, Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, Queen City Opera, and the Cincinnati Ballet Orchestra. As a chamber musician he has performed with Summit Brass, Tennessee Tech’s Brass Arts Quintet, and is a member of Cincinnati based Seven Hills Brass Ensemble. Preston has presented masterclasses and recitals across the United States, as well as being a featured soloist with many bands and orchestras.
Preston also has had an accomplished competitive career. He won the 2018 Solo Tuba Competition at the United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” Tuba-Euphonium Workshop, 3rd prize in the 2018 Music Teachers National Association Young Artist Brass Competition, 1st prize at the 2016 Falcone International Tuba Artist Competition, 1st prize in the Mock Band competition at the 2016 International Tuba Euphonium Conference, and won the 2016 Jan and Beattie Wood Concerto Competition at the Brevard Music Center. Preston has also won and placed at many regional conferences hosted by the International Tuba Euphonium Association.
In 2019, Preston published an etude book with composer Benjamin McMillan titled "15 Orchestral Etudes for Contrabass Tuba", which can be purchased through Cimarron Music. He can also be heard on the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra's newest CD "Voyage", and on "Evolutions (Carnegie VIII)" by the Tennessee Tech Tuba Ensemble. A strong advocate for new music, he has commissioned pieces by Todd Goodman, Benjamin McMillan, Evan Zegiel, Frank Gulino, Dr. Steven Darling, and Lucas Garner.
Dr. Light holds a B.M in Music Education from Tennessee Technological University and a M.M. and D.M.A. from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. His primary instructors include Timothy Northcut, Chris Olka, R. Winston Morris, and Jimmie Self.
Preston Light is an Eastman Performing Artist.
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EBC836
The EBC836 is a 6/4 size tuba inspired by the legendary York orchestral CC tuba. This large tuba is at home on stage with a symphony orchestra or concert band, in the pit of an opera or ballet orchestra, and is nimble enough to play in small chamber ensembles. The next generation 6/4 tuba has arrived!
- Key of CC, 6/4 size
- .750" bore
- 20" upright bell
- 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer or unlacquered finish
- Laskey 30H EU mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Daniel Ridder learned to play the trombone at the age of 15 in his native Sauerland. During his carpentry apprenticeship he switched to the tuba and then became a conscript in the Symphonic Concert Band of German Armed Forces (Musikkorps der Bundeswehr). After auditioning for the Students Band of German Armed Forces in Hilden, his decision to become a professional orchestra musician matured. In 2004, Daniel Ridder began his music studies and graduated in 2009 and in 2009 he completed his studies as a graduate orchestral musician with Prof. Hans Gelhar and Prof. Hans Nickel at the Robert Schumann Musikhochschule in Düsseldorf with the highest grade of 1. At the same time he studied tenor tuba/euphonium as a subsidiary subject. Also very successful.
In addition to his main job as principal tuba player in the Musikkorps der Bundeswehr Siegburg, he is regularly engaged as a substitute with various well-known orchestras, including the WDR Funkhausorchester Cologne, Staatstheater Oldenburg, Sinfonieorchester Münster, Duisburger Philharmoniker, Südwestfälische Philharmonie Hilchenbach, Bergische Symphoniker, Philharmonisches Orchester Hagen and the Deutsche Oper am Rhein in Düsseldorf. In addition, Daniel Ridder has made an extraordinary name for himself through numerous CD and solo CD recordings, as well as solo concerts at home and abroad. After winning an audition at the Staatstheater Oldenburg in 2013, he nevertheless decided to remain active in the Musikkorps der Bundeswehr and continued his passion for opera and orchestral literature in a wide variety of orchestras. Concert tours have taken him to South Korea, China, Brazil, Africa, Russia, Ukraine, the Netherlands, France, Spain, the USA, Norway, Austria and Turkey. In 2014, he was appointed by the Richard Wagner Association as a scholarship holder at the Bayreuth Festival. This time had a great impact on him and broadened his musical horizons.
In addition to his orchestral activities, Daniel Ridder has passed on his accumulated knowledge in recent years in top-class workshops or master classes for low brass, including with Prof. Hans Nickel, Prof. Andreas Hofmeir and the German Tubaforum. At the Musikhochschule Münster, together with the lecturer for trombone, he passed on his experience in orchestral playing with great success. In his free time he teaches and has already helped several young people to make the leap into music studies. His special focus is the promotion of amateur music in his region. In cooperation with the Adams company from Holland, he is currently working on a model of a contrabass tuba and is a proud endorser of this company. He has also developed his own series of mouthpieces for bass and contrabass tuba with a well-known mouthpiece maker. Since 2021 Daniel is proud Artist of the Eastman Company too!
In his spare time he is very enthusiastic about the history of the tuba and its instruments. Many of these rare instruments are in his private collection. At the beginning of 2021, his tuba book "Total - Tuba" will be published by a well-known publishing house, containing 31 exercises by himself and international tuba players and professors. Daniel Ridder continues his education in workshops, master classes and professional brass ensembles, e.g. the WDR Brass Band Cologne.
He has been playing in professional brass ensembles in his home region for over 15 years. He also plays in tuba quartets and large brass formations. This gives him an enormous repertoire in the field of chamber music. Some arrangements of his work around the low brass are available in music publishers. Daniel Ridder always keeps in close contact with various professors at conservatories in Germany and abroad.
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EBC836
The EBC836 is a 6/4 size tuba inspired by the legendary York orchestral CC tuba. This large tuba is at home on stage with a symphony orchestra or concert band, in the pit of an opera or ballet orchestra, and is nimble enough to play in small chamber ensembles. The next generation 6/4 tuba has arrived!
- Key of CC, 6/4 size
- .750" bore
- 20" upright bell
- 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer or unlacquered finish
- Laskey 30H EU mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Steven Ragsdale is a jazz saxophonist, composer, and arranger from Southern California. He is currently a member of several ensembles including the Luke Carlson Big Band, Mercy Stone, Zzaj, and the Noir Saxophone Quartet, as well as a side-man for many other projects and sessions with big bands, composers, pop artists, and orchestras. Ragsdale has had the opportunity to study with Jeff Ellwood, Charlie Richard, Bill Cunliffe, Francisco Torres, Kye Palmer, George Cables, and James Rotter. He was graduated from California State University Fullerton with an MM in Jazz Performance as well as a BA in Music Education. As a teacher, he works with young students, both privately and as a regular clinician for various local schools. Steven Ragsdale is an Eastman performing artist.
http://www.ragsdale-music.com/
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EFL420
- Sterling silver, hand-cut headjoint
- Sterling silver body
- Open hole, Y-arm keywork
- Offset G, B footjoint
- French style case with nylon cover
- Available as EFL420-B
- With inline G
- Available as EFL420SE-BO
- With Split E mechanism (offset G only)
- Available as EFL420-B
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EAS652
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
• 52nd St. Eb Alto Saxophone
• High F# key, aged unlacquered brass finish
• Adjustable thumbrest
• Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd St. engraving
• "S" neck
• Deluxe case w/storage pockets and backpack straps
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Ms. Avital Handler is the Principal Tuba Player of the Israel Symphony Orchestra Rishon Le’zion which is the orchestra of the Israel Opera House. She has held the position since 2001. During her career, Ms. Handler performed with all the major orchestras in Israel - The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, the Jerusalem Symphony, The Raanna Symphoniette, amongst others. Ms. Handler also performed as a soloist with the Rishon Symphony, The Holon Chamber orchestra and the Israel Chamber Orchestra.
Ms. Handler released her solo disc “Tuba In The City," which received wonderful reviews and success.
Ms. Handler has had an intensive chamber music career as well. She established and performed with the Israel Brass Quintet for fifteen years and went on several International tours with the group. Whilst performing in conferences in the USA, Ms. Handler realized that Israel did not have a Tuba Duo, and decided to form the Israel Tuba Duo. The Tuba duo earned huge success after releasing their disc “Tubalicious”. The Duo performed all over Israel and went on International tours to the USA, Spain, Holland and Albania. The duo members are ARResonance performing artists and perform with ARResonance mouthpieces.
Ms. Handler is a recording artist for shows and movies in Israel. In the past few years she recorded for several movies and has trained actors to perform with the tuba in shows.
Ms. Handler works as a tuba teacher in the Rubin Academy in Jerusalem. She taught students all over Israel in conservatories and Academies as well. Furthermore, Ms. Handler has given masterclasses in International festivals all over the world (Brazil, England, Spain, Albania, Holland and the USA).
Ms. Handler studied in the USA. At Boston University she earned a bachelor degree in Music performance and Psychology, and in Manhattan school of music her Masters of Music.
Ms. Handler is proud to join the team of esteemed artists at Eastman. She will perform her orchestral work on the EBC836 and is thrilled to be considered an Eastman Artist.
What They Play
EBC836
The EBC836 is a 6/4 size tuba inspired by the legendary York orchestral CC tuba. This large tuba is at home on stage with a symphony orchestra or concert band, in the pit of an opera or ballet orchestra, and is nimble enough to play in small chamber ensembles. The next generation 6/4 tuba has arrived!
- Key of CC, 6/4 size
- .750" bore
- 20" upright bell
- 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer or unlacquered finish
- Laskey 30H EU mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Dr. Matthew Tropman currently serves as Associate Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at the University of Arizona and is an active freelancer, soloist and chamber musician. His performances have been praised in numerous publications such as the New York Times, which stated “Tropman makes a serious case for the euphonium as a solo instrument.” An active clinician and recitalist on both the euphonium and tuba, Matt has performed and taught throughout the U.S. and Europe, and Asia.
Matt’s three commercially released two CD’s; Continuum and From the Balcony (Summit Records) and most recently Study (Mark Records, 2020), have been featured on programs such as NPR’s “All Things Considered”. He has performed with numerous bands, orchestras and chamber groups including the San Francisco Symphony and the Detroit Symphony. In his early career as a member of the U.S. Marine Band (President’s Own), he frequently performed as a soloist throughout the U.S. on the band’s National concert tours.
Matt has championed new works for brass, helping commission or premier numerous works and deliver world premieres by numerous composers. He has also commissioned large-scale arrangements of theatrical works for euphonium and mixed ensemble and has published a method book for euphonium.
Dr. Tropman received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in euphonium performance from the University of Michigan and Arizona State University, respectively, and the Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in tuba performance from the University of Michigan.
As a multi-woodwind instrumentalist, Grammy-nominated artist, Rob has worked with superstar names such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr., Mel Torme, Aretha Franklin, Wayne Newton, Nancy Wilson, Don Sebesky, Mickey Rooney, Red Skelton, Debbie Reynolds, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Liza Minnelli, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, Natalie Cole, Sarah Vaughn as well as many, many more legends. Rob has played in a multitude of Broadway musicals, performed on oodles of television thows in the orchestras of Merv Griffin and Tom Scott in hundreds of venues including Carnegie Hall in the Don Sebesky Orchestra, The Kimmel Center, Philadelphia Academy of Music, Atlantic City Ballet, all Atlantic City casino theaters, as well as with the Ocean City Pop’s, Brookdale Jazz Orchestra and Cape Shore Jazz Orchestra.
He has toured internationally with Manny Album, Steve Lippia, Steve & Eydie, Frank Sinatra Jr. and others. His world-class resume also includes studies at Hart College of Music, Philadelphia Musical Academy, University of Michigan, as well as private study on Saxophone with Eddie Daniels and Donald Sinta, clarinet with Anthony Giggliotti, Anthony Ciccarelli and Harold Karabell, flute with Harold Bennett, Michael Parloff and piccolo with John Krell .
In addition to playing, Rob has many private students, is on staff teaching woodwinds at Holy Spirit High School, Music & Arts and Stockton University.
www.RobPortnoy.com
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EAS850
Drawing on the style of classic French saxophones, the EAS850 Rue Saint-Georges model projects a focused, centered sound suited to professional players. The DS mechanism and keywork design revolutionize the way a saxophone feels and plays. Quick and light action leads to precise and elegant playing. The EAS850 includes both the "R" neck and the "S" neck, providing players with enhanced flexibility within the same instrument outfit.
- Rue Saint-Georges Eb Alto Saxophone
- DS Mechanism
- High F# key, gold lacquer finish
- Adjustable thumbrest
- "R" and "S" necks
- Deluxe engraving
- Deluxe case
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Gabriel Báez Moreno was born on October 28, 1998, in Ponce, Puerto Rico. From an early age he ventured into the world of music, playing guitar with his mother and grandfather. When he was 8 years old, he got accepted into the “Escuela Libre de Música Juan Morel Campos” in Ponce, where he began playing the tuba. During this period, he took part in several musical ensembles of the institution such as the trombone ensemble, Youth Symphony Orchestra, Concert Band and Stage Band. In 2016, Báez graduated with high honor in both tuba and Electric Bass. Shortly after, he was admitted to the University of Puerto Rico at Ponce in Education, with a scholarship awarded to the members of the band. During that year, Báez was part of some musical projects, among these was the foundation of a Salsa Orchestra and bohemian musical group. However, he continued to perform with the tuba through the “Experiencia Sinfónica”program with the former tubist of the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra, Rubén Ramírez.
In 2017, he auditioned for the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico. In recent years he has been part of several brass quintets, the Youth Symphony Orchestra of Puerto Rico, the Concert Band and the brass ensemble of the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico. Báez has been a substitute musician for the Camerata Pops Orchestra, Puerto Rico Philharmonic Orchestra and Borinquen Brass. In February of 2021,Gabriel became the tubist ofthe Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra, and in 2022 he got tenure. During that same year he debuted as a soloist with the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music Concert Band, performed his graduation recital, and completed his bachelor’s degree in Performance at the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music. In the summer, Báez played in Fresno with FOOSA Music Festival, attended the Euphonium and Tuba Institute at Eastern Music Festival and performed at the Chicago Symphony Center with the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra. At the moment, Gabriel continues to play with the Orchestra and working on various concerts across Puerto Rico, while pursuing to do a master’s degree.
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EBC832
The EBC832 is the result of innovation not seen in the tuba community. This compact tuba combines the agility and response of 4/4 size tuba, with the sound and color of a much larger tuba.
- Key of CC, 4/4 size
- .689" bore
- 19 3/4" yellow brass, upright bell
- York style 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer finish
- Laskey 30H EU mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Eduardo Martín is tuba soloist in the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra, in the Canary Islands, Spain.
Born in Tenerife, where he began his musical studies in the music band of La Esperanza, his hometown, and then went on to study at the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Canarias, and still doing his studies he began playing with the OST in 2012. Since then, he has held the position.
Mr. Martin holds a bachelor 's degree in music from CSMC. His principal teachers include J. Corviniano Díaz and David Llácer. He has also studied with Gene Pokorny, Prof. Walter Hilgers, Pablo Fernández and Jonathan Gawn.
Currently, he collaborates with different orchestras in Europe, and also, he actively participates in different festivals giving masterclasses to students from different parts of the world, playing recitals, but really focused on chamber music.
For the last two years, he has been a member of the board of directors of AETYB (Spanish tuba and euphonium association) helping to encourage and promote these instruments in Spain.
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EBC836
The EBC836 is a 6/4 size tuba inspired by the legendary York orchestral CC tuba. This large tuba is at home on stage with a symphony orchestra or concert band, in the pit of an opera or ballet orchestra, and is nimble enough to play in small chamber ensembles. The next generation 6/4 tuba has arrived!
- Key of CC, 6/4 size
- .750" bore
- 20" upright bell
- 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer or unlacquered finish
- Laskey 30H EU mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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EBF866
- Key of F, 4/4 size
- .667" - .820" bore
- 16.5" yellow or gold brass, upright bell
- 4 right hand + 2 left hand rotary valves
- Clear lacquer, unlacquered, or silver-plated finish
- Laskey 28K US mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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JáTtik Clark began his professional music career as principal tuba of the Oregon Symphony in the fall of 1999. Now in his fourteenth season with the orchestra, Clark has an active career as an orchestra/chamber musician, soloist, and teacher in the local Portland music scene and beyond. He has been invited to perform with some of the leading U.S. orchestras including the Chicago, Pittsburgh, Detroit, and Seattle symphonies. In the Northwest, he has played and recorded with a wide variety of musicians and groups including Chamber Music Northwest, the Rob Scheps Big Band, Big Horn Brass, Pink Martini and the Third Angle Music Ensemble.
As a soloist, Clark has performed the Ralph Vaughan Williams Tuba Concerto with the Oregon Symphony as well as the Vancouver (Wash.) Symphony. Recently, he gave the Oregon premier of the Luis Cardoso Double Concertino for Tuba, Tenor Saxophone, and Wind Ensemble with the University of Portland. He will also be performing this piece with the U.S. “Pershing’s Own” Army Concert Band for the 2014 Tuba-Euphonium Workshop. For the 2013-2014 performance season, Clark will be featured as soloist with the Vancouver (Wash.) Symphony, the Portland Columbia Symphony, the Corvallis-OSU Symphony, and the Oregon State Wind Ensemble.
In the summer, Clark regularly performs with the Grand Teton Music Festival in Jackson Hole (Wyo.), the Oregon Coast Music Festival and the Sunriver Music Festival. In addition to his orchestral and other performance duties, Clark is also the applied tuba/euphonium instructor at Portland State University, Lewis and Clark College and a co-instructor at Oregon State University. He holds a Master of Music from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and a bachelor’s degree in music (cum laude) from the University of South Carolina. JáTtik’s main instructors have been Timothy Northcut and Ron Davis, but he has also studied with Gene Pokorny, James Jenkins, Mike Grose and Floyd Cooley.
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EBC836
The EBC836 is a 6/4 size tuba inspired by the legendary York orchestral CC tuba. This large tuba is at home on stage with a symphony orchestra or concert band, in the pit of an opera or ballet orchestra, and is nimble enough to play in small chamber ensembles. The next generation 6/4 tuba has arrived!
- Key of CC, 6/4 size
- .750" bore
- 20" upright bell
- 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer or unlacquered finish
- Laskey 30H EU mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Alex, an Oklahoma City native joined the Utah Symphony as Principal Tuba in 2022. Prior to joining the orchestra, he was a doctoral student at the University of Texas at Austin and earned a Master of Music degree from Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Oklahoma.
Alex has also performed with the New Mexico Philharmonic, Dallas Winds, Symphony of Northwest Arkansas and Richardson Symphony Orchestra and held teaching positions at the University of Oklahoma and East Central University.
As a soloist, Alex has won multiple International tuba solo competitions including the Leonard Falcone International Tuba and Euphonium Competition in 2019 and the International Tuba and Euphonium Conference Artist Solo Competition also in 2019. Additionally, he was invited as a guest recitalist at the US Army Band Tuba and Euphonium Workshop in 2020 and the Southcentral Regional Tuba and Euphonium Conference in 2022.
Alex is an Eastman Winds performing artist.
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EBC836
The EBC836 is a 6/4 size tuba inspired by the legendary York orchestral CC tuba. This large tuba is at home on stage with a symphony orchestra or concert band, in the pit of an opera or ballet orchestra, and is nimble enough to play in small chamber ensembles. The next generation 6/4 tuba has arrived!
- Key of CC, 6/4 size
- .750" bore
- 20" upright bell
- 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer or unlacquered finish
- Laskey 30H EU mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Àngel Torres began his music education at Escola de Música de Bellreguard and Conservatori Professional de Música Josep Climent d'Oliva. In these earlier stages of his tuba career he was awarded several prizes including two first prizes at Concurs de Tuba Vila d'Altea -years 2005 and 2006- as well as a second prize at the same competition in 2004. Started his bachelor studies at Conservatori Superior de les Illes Balears (CSMIB) in performance in 2007. During this time he was appointed main tuba of the Jove Orquestra Nacional de Catalunya (2008 and 2009). Àngel also collaborated on several occasions with Banda Municipal de Bilbao and Banda Municipal de Palma. He obtained his degree in Tuba Performance with honors in 2011. In 2010 he was appointed collaborator with the Orquestra Simfònica del Vallès. In 2011 he became a member of the Banda Municipal de Música de Vitoria-Gasteiz and subsequently in 2012 he became part of SimfoVents - Banda Municipal de Música de Palma, where he is involved in intensive performing activities. Àngel combines his work at SimfoVents with his academic duties as a professor at CSMIB where he teaches tuba, orchestral and wind ensemble repertoire and contemporary repertoire. Àngel Torres also obtained his postgraduate degree in Community Manager from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) as well as his Masters degree in Performing and Music Research from the Universitat Internacional de València (VIU). He's a member of Duet Sintagma with pianist Francis Blanes, with whom he recorded and published the complete cycle of Winterreise in an arrangement for tuba and piano. This recording took place at Estudis Ona (Bunyola). Àngel is also the creator of the podcast Tocando en Banda, where he speaks about history, repertoire and practice routines for tuba players in a wind ensemble. Àngel is currently a Performing Artist of the prestigious brand Eastman Winds.
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EBB562
The model EBB562 is a 4/4 size "Germanic" instrument with four rotary valves and a .748" bore. This tuba features a big open sound with good projection. It is the perfect choice for the player that wants rotary valves but does not want the larger bore of the EBB623.
- Key of BBb, 4/4 size
- .748" bore
- 17 3/4” yellow brass, upright bell
- 4 front-action rotary valves
- Clear lacquer finish
- Laskey 30G US mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Joseph Jackson is a freelance tuba artist and teacher. He performs with many orchestras and ensembles and is a recording artist. He received his BM in performance from the University of Southern California and his masters degree in performance from Azusa Pacific University. Joseph has studied with Doug Tornquist, Tommy Johnson, Jim Self, John Van Houten and Roger Bobo. Joseph is principal tuba with the Desert Symphony and Rio Hondo Symphony and he has performed with The Carson Symphony, Redlands Symphony, Pasadena Symphony, New West Symphony and Long Beach Ballet. In addition to performing, Joseph is a teaching artist with Youth Orchestra LA (YOLA), where he works with young people from elementary to high school level. He is the Professor of Tuba at Citrus College and the Masters University and has his own private home studio. Joseph has performed a lot of chamber music and created chamber ensembles. One of his desires is to advance the instrument through performance and commission of music. He has worked with composers to create new pieces of music both in the solo and chamber settings and has composed a duet for tuba with more compositions planned for the future. Joseph started a weekly music series, “Sweet Sounds Sunday.” With Covid, performance opportunities vanished and it was a perfect time to start recording at home. In this series, every Sunday a video is produced of a piece of music, exploring classic jazz, gospel music, songs, duets, quartets, and arrangements. The series is free and available on YouTube, check out “Joseph Jackson Sweet Sounds Tuba Music,” onYouTube. While Joseph was “classically trained,” he has had a desire to play tunes, melodies and songs on the tuba and this weekly series has offered that space. Besides being a musician, Joseph is a railroader. He started with collecting and operating model trains but then went on to engineer the steam trains at Knott’s Berry Farm for 3 years and then spent 14 years operating the steam locomotives on the Disneyland Railroad. Joseph is an avid model railroad builder and does custom work for his friends and customers. Another large part of Joseph’s life is dedicated to his faith in God. He is a member of Crenshaw Church of Christ and serves as a deacon there. He has worked in youth ministry and continues to teach youth Bible Study. He also ministers once a month at Long Beach Post Acute Care providing worship service for the residents there and occasionally performs concerts there. Joseph is a family man, he has been married for 13 years to Sheveeta and he is a father to two sons, Jacob and Jeremiah. He resides in North Long Beach and is a native of Southern California.
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EBC836
The EBC836 is a 6/4 size tuba inspired by the legendary York orchestral CC tuba. This large tuba is at home on stage with a symphony orchestra or concert band, in the pit of an opera or ballet orchestra, and is nimble enough to play in small chamber ensembles. The next generation 6/4 tuba has arrived!
- Key of CC, 6/4 size
- .750" bore
- 20" upright bell
- 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve
- Clear lacquer or unlacquered finish
- Laskey 30H EU mouthpiece
- Deluxe case w/wheels
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Dr. Kendra Wheeler is an educator, collaborator, chamber musician, and advocate for diverse and historically excluded music and musicians. She is currently Assistant Professor of Saxophone at Central Washington University, a position she's held since 2021, where she teaches applied classical saxophone, music theory, and aural skills in addition to courses within the music education curriculum.
As a classical performer, she actively promotes and performs new repertoire that embraces many cultures and perspectives, as heard in her modern and diverse programming and commissioning. She has appeared at major venues and festivals in Italy, Croatia, Greece, England, and across the United States.
Wheeler’s music and identity combined with her keen awareness and understanding of the various intersections of diversity and experience make her a unique musical and pedagogical voice within the field. Her ability to create an open and inviting musical space allowing for a deep connection between her and her audience resulting in an intentional, transformative, and humanistic performance, all unique to her style.
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EAS850
Drawing on the style of classic French saxophones, the EAS850 Rue Saint-Georges model projects a focused, centered sound suited to professional players. The DS mechanism and keywork design revolutionize the way a saxophone feels and plays. Quick and light action leads to precise and elegant playing. The EAS850 includes both the "R" neck and the "S" neck, providing players with enhanced flexibility within the same instrument outfit.
- Rue Saint-Georges Eb Alto Saxophone
- DS Mechanism
- High F# key, gold lacquer finish
- Adjustable thumbrest
- "R" and "S" necks
- Deluxe engraving
- Deluxe case
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