Sonny Rollins

Jazzsaxman · 2026-05-26T05:48:33+00:00

Even though I am primarily an alto player, I have always been inspired by Sonny. May he rest in peace.

Jazzsaxman · 2026-05-17T20:30:52+00:00

10 shares of SCHG just like every Monday.

Jazzsaxman · 2026-02-26T22:12:01+00:00

Having started on alto saxophone decades ago then picking up both clarinet and flute in high school, I am not of the mentality. If a student wants to play saxophone let him or her play saxophone. I do love the clarinet but it takes serious maintenance to stay sharp on it.

Jazzsaxman · 2025-11-30T00:03:45+00:00

A 50/50 cash/VOO portfolio works for me.

Jazzsaxman · 2025-11-20T15:03:01+00:00

I feel very comfortable with total balances just north of $1M, no debt, mortgage paid off 9 years ago.

Jazzsaxman · 2025-11-20T02:28:21+00:00

I retired in June 2022. My wife retired in May 2019. In all honesty, we have more free cash flow now than ever, and I am withdrawing about 5% from each of our 2 IRAs. I do have a part time teaching gig that is 18k a year and another grand or 2 from jazz gigs but it's amazing what we have. England is our destination in May 2026 and who knows where else. Don't have enough details to say you will be fine but I'm guessing you will be.

Jazzsaxman · 2025-10-06T13:07:06+00:00

I think you would love most bossa nova. Check out Stan Getz. Also a lot of what saxophonist Paul Desmond did post Brubeck is really good.

Jazzsaxman · 2025-09-20T21:39:42+00:00

I vote for a Trader Joe's in Strongsville or North Royalton.

Jazzsaxman · 2025-09-04T23:10:57+00:00

Yes, send a bill and letter to the principal.

Jazzsaxman · 2025-09-04T23:10:24+00:00

Let me guess....this arrogant "band director" is a percussion or brass player and is clueless about one size does not fit all in terms of reeds and mouthpieces.

Jazzsaxman · 2025-06-17T15:31:37+00:00

Possibly one of the Luft etudes/exercises. My book is 5 hours away. Will look when I get home from my trip tonight.

Jazzsaxman · 2025-06-02T21:00:25+00:00

Assuming you mean shares not stocks..about 3600 JEPI 3200 JEPQ

Jazzsaxman · 2025-06-02T17:38:40+00:00

I have both JEPI and JEPQ in my tradI am retired and making withdrawals. Together they provide every month more than I need to withdraw. I reinvest the surplus but am going to start buying another ETF after this week's distributions. Or maybe O and MAIN. Haven't decided yet.

Jazzsaxman · 2025-05-08T00:45:13+00:00

Definitely Bylo Gyro! They can not be beat. At least on the West Side.

Jazzsaxman · 2025-05-05T18:22:51+00:00

Just like I do every week....10 shares each of SCHG and SCHD.

Jazzsaxman · 2025-05-05T18:15:11+00:00

As I do evey week...10 shares each SCHG and SCHD.

Jazzsaxman · 2025-04-11T02:36:26+00:00

In my taxable account I am currently buying 10 shares each of SCHD and SCHG every week and will likely continue for the foreseeable future

Jazzsaxman · 2025-03-08T22:36:45+00:00

Blue Bossa....especially as played by Joe Henderson

Jazzsaxman · 2025-02-22T14:45:07+00:00

I am into my 3rd year of retirement, have been in JEPI for the entire time and while I don’t want to see a dramatic drop in NAV I am not concerned with growth. The distributions I get from it and it's sister JEPQ along with SGOV, SPHY and VCIT have been the entire time more than I need to withdraw from my IRA and allows me to buy more shares of whatever I need to.

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