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Post by ian on Oct 6, 2010 22:12:06 GMT
My first was with Hazel O'Connor but when I come to think of it, there have been so many of those orgasmic wailing moments. The sax during Money by The Floyd was a memorable one. What was your own personal favorite? The first one to mention Bob Holness knocking one out on Baker Street gets a virtual chinning  |
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Post by stuart on Oct 6, 2010 22:39:48 GMT
The sax in the 2nd part of Springsteen's Jungleland has always spoken to me. It's not flashy nor technically impressive, but in the context of the song it's very soulful and emotional. My favorite old-school sax player was Gene Ammons (RIP) and my favorite current sax player is Carl "Safe Sax" Ferris who performs regularly on Fremont Street in Vegas. Check him out at www.safe-sax.com/ |
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Post by Ginnie on Oct 7, 2010 0:25:27 GMT
You won't believe this but...
I love the sax that Bowie plays on the Diamond Dogs album - it sounds slightly out of tune, but it fits the decadence and sound of that record perfectly.
Fast forward to 3:41 of "Sweet Thing" and you'll hear what I mean:
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Post by trench on Oct 7, 2010 5:41:59 GMT
The sax in rock done tastefully can be a wonderful sound......in moderation.
Us and them by floyd is a great "breathy example",Dick Parry very underrated.
David Sanborns soloing on "DAVID LIVE" is another showcase.
But my favourite saxophonist of all time is MY DAD
He started out at 16 years old playing Trad jazz around the US military bases. Gradually as time went by he played in swing bands eventually sharing a stage with the likes of Shirley Bassey,Matt Monroe and Jack Parnell.
Along the way he rubbed shoulders with Noddy Holder ,tony Iommi ,Dave Greenslade and Roy Wood .
He also managed to survive the Birmingham Pub Bombings......The band just left one club to another and played in another amid the sound of sirens.
He continued honking his horn right up until 3 weeks before he passed away 3 years ago
A 60+ Year career.............doing something he loved.
I have to look no further for my hero.
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Post by stuart on Oct 7, 2010 15:34:57 GMT
The sax in rock done tastefully can be a wonderful sound......in moderation. Us and them by floyd is a great "breathy example",Dick Parry very underrated. David Sanborns soloing on "DAVID LIVE" is another showcase. But my favourite saxophonist of all time is MY DAD He started out at 16 years old playing Trad jazz around the US military bases. Gradually as time went by he played in swing bands eventually sharing a stage with the likes of Shirley Bassey,Matt Monroe and Jack Parnell. Along the way he rubbed shoulders with Noddy Holder ,tony Iommi ,Dave Greenslade and Roy Wood . He also managed to survive the Birmingham Pub Bombings......The band just left one club to another and played in another amid the sound of sirens. He continued honking his horn right up until 3 weeks before he passed away 3 years ago A 60+ Year career.............doing something he loved. I have to look no further for my hero. +1 |
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Post by C.Cat on Oct 7, 2010 16:14:04 GMT
Everything Andy MacKay has done with Roxy Music has been pretty groovy
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Post by zigzagwanderer on Oct 7, 2010 18:52:39 GMT
I love the playing of Jack Lancaster of Blodwyn Pig.
Regardez:-
David Jackson..Van Der Graaf Generator:-
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Post by Catherine on Oct 7, 2010 19:43:13 GMT
Deak at the ABC..........doo doo DOOOOOOO, doodle doodle do do do...........  Oops - that's the sax from " I Just Wanna Make Love to You"..........fecking ace |
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Post by ian on Oct 7, 2010 21:09:21 GMT
Everything Andy MacKay has done with Roxy Music has been pretty groovy Agreed, though some groovy stuff with Mott the Hoople too |
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Post by ian on Oct 8, 2010 17:44:30 GMT
The sax in rock done tastefully can be a wonderful sound......in moderation. Us and them by floyd is a great "breathy example",Dick Parry very underrated. David Sanborns soloing on "DAVID LIVE" is another showcase. But my favourite saxophonist of all time is MY DAD He started out at 16 years old playing Trad jazz around the US military bases. Gradually as time went by he played in swing bands eventually sharing a stage with the likes of Shirley Bassey,Matt Monroe and Jack Parnell. Along the way he rubbed shoulders with Noddy Holder ,tony Iommi ,Dave Greenslade and Roy Wood . He also managed to survive the Birmingham Pub Bombings......The band just left one club to another and played in another amid the sound of sirens. He continued honking his horn right up until 3 weeks before he passed away 3 years ago A 60+ Year career.............doing something he loved. I have to look no further for my hero. Dick Parry!!! That's the guy.. I forgot his name... amazing saxophonist, playing on some timeless classics.. great stuff. I somehow missed the story about your father first time around Trench. Thanks for sharing those memories. You're obviously very proud of your father and deservedly so. |
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Post by manwithnoface on Jan 2, 2012 23:43:31 GMT
Dave Jackson / Van Der Graff Generator   |
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Post by jf on Oct 6, 2012 23:38:07 GMT
Everything the coolest guy ever, Andy Mackay of Roxy, played.
Especially the treated solo on "Pyjamarama" (original Island single). I remember the first time I heard it, back in 1973, it was the most amazing/weirdest sound ever...memories eh?
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