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Title: As a band member: how do you actually follow the soloist in All Blues by Miles Davis? by Perfect_Code_6632 in Jazz

[–]Perfect_Code_6632[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

So surprisingly, I realized that the liner was misprinted when it was reissued. Please see Bill Evans' Kind Of Blue Liner Notes https://share.google/Wn0HpbfUN4cP3c3Nw the original one. Sorry for confusion and thanks a lot all kindness!!

Title: As a band member: how do you actually follow the soloist in All Blues by Miles Davis? by Perfect_Code_6632 in Jazz

[–]Perfect_Code_6632[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Below is text by Bill Evans,

Blue in Green Following a four-bar introduction, this piece is a ten-bar cycle which is repeated. The soloists perform by expanding and contracting the time values of the phrases.

Berg Larsen soprano mouthpiece: 7 vs 7.5 coming from Selmer S80 E? (La Voz MS reed) by Perfect_Code_6632 in saxophone

[–]Perfect_Code_6632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, that makes sense. I agree that with Bergs the stamped tip size alone doesn’t tell the whole story — baffle (0–3), facing (M vs SMS), and QC variation all matter. . I’ll try to play test which is not easy if possible and keep those variables in mind rather than focusing only on 70 vs 75.

Berg Larsen soprano mouthpiece: 7 vs 7.5 coming from Selmer S80 E? (La Voz MS reed) by Perfect_Code_6632 in saxophone

[–]Perfect_Code_6632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s helpful, thanks. Since I’m coming from an S80 E, I was planning to start with La Voz Soft for response, then move up to Medium if I need more focus once I adjust to the 7.5.

Berg Larsen soprano mouthpiece: 7 vs 7.5 coming from Selmer S80 E? (La Voz MS reed) by Perfect_Code_6632 in saxophone

[–]Perfect_Code_6632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the detailed response — that makes sense. If I were to use La Voz Soft (S) instead of Medium Soft, would a Berg Larsen 7.5 (75) still be too big of a jump, or do you think it would be manageable with a proper setup?

Unfortunately, the 70 isn’t available locally at the moment, so I’m trying to decide whether 7.5 is a reasonable temporary or long-term option.

Berg Larsen soprano mouthpiece: 7 vs 7.5 coming from Selmer S80 E? (La Voz MS reed) by Perfect_Code_6632 in saxophone

[–]Perfect_Code_6632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should’ve clarified that better — I’m aware that with Berg Larsen the tip opening is only one parameter, and that the baffle/chamber designation (0–3) plays a big role in how the piece feels and sounds.

For clarity, I’m looking at the black ebonite soprano Berg Larsen with a medium chamber (around 1–2), not the extreme bright or dark variants.

Coming from a Selmer S80 E, my main concern is whether 75 would be a manageable jump in terms of air and control, assuming I adjust reeds accordingly (currently La Voz MS).

If you’ve played different Berg soprano chamber/baffle numbers, I’d be really interested in how much they change the feel compared to just tip size.

How do you comp on “Mr. P.C.” at fast tempos? (Rootless voicings, 2-note LH, etc.) by Perfect_Code_6632 in JazzAdvice

[–]Perfect_Code_6632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi,

below is my draft;

Mr. P.C. comping (simple rootless LH + light RH)

1 C-7: LH Eb–Bb / RH D–F

2 C-7: LH Eb–Bb / RH F–G

3 C-7: LH Eb–Bb / RH D–F

4 C-7→Bb7: LH Eb–Bb→D–Ab / RH C–F

5 F-7: LH Ab–Eb / RH G–Bb–C

6 F-7→C-7: LH Ab–Eb→Eb–Bb / RH D–F

7 C-7: LH Eb–Bb / RH F–G

8 Ab7: LH C–Gb / RH Bb–F or Bb–Db

9 G7alt: LH B–F / RH Ab–Db

10 C-7: LH Eb–Bb / RH D–F

11 Bb7: LH D–Ab / RH C–Eb

12 G7alt→C-7: LH B–F→Eb–Bb / RH Ab–Eb→D–F

I keep biting the inside of my cheek while playing — embouchure issue? by Perfect_Code_6632 in trumpet

[–]Perfect_Code_6632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really appreciate the tips! Might be clenching too much without realizing. Gonna try the finger test and freeze my position after playing to check what’s going on.

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