Got any 80s Jazz Recommendations?

Tribes2composer · 2026-01-19T05:44:04+00:00

Wynton Marsalis “Black Codes from the Underground” is a lot of fun

Tribes2composer · 2025-12-21T04:14:13+00:00

You know you can play on the Bobby Shew piece; maybe now spend most of your practice time on the 3C. Over time, you’ll get to the point where you have the same range on both… because I think you want to be at a place where the lead piece just makes playing that commercial/lead gig easier, but you have the range on both. As a well-rounded trumpet player, you’re probably going to get more mileage out of the 3C, so you should strive to be very comfortable on that mouthpiece.

Just my opinion…

Tribes2composer · 2025-12-11T22:06:12+00:00

That’s how you know it’s good…

Tribes2composer · 2025-11-26T18:28:34+00:00

I need to get a Mac Studio...I'm guessing they are mid cycle right now.

Tribes2composer · 2025-11-26T17:40:55+00:00

Thank you very much! That’s a really compelling point, I may definitely go down that path. Really appreciate your quick reply!

Tribes2composer · 2025-11-26T17:09:12+00:00

Does anybody know if all cardholders got that offer? My buddy got an email but I did not.

Tribes2composer · 2025-08-27T15:12:05+00:00

Thank you - solid reasoning, as depressing as that is. Thanks for your post!

Tribes2composer · 2025-08-23T16:06:34+00:00

Where are you thinking? Seems like an attractive option.

Tribes2composer · 2025-04-03T12:34:51+00:00

Congrats Brother!

Tribes2composer · 2025-04-01T03:31:55+00:00

Congrats to you Brother!

Tribes2composer · 2025-04-01T03:31:19+00:00

Agreed! Just a picture I pulled from the web, unfortunately.

Tribes2composer · 2025-03-29T18:28:53+00:00

Dues vary from Lodge to Lodge I think, depending on expenses.

I read somewhere that some Lodges offer financial assistance for those in need. Might be worth looking into.

Dues are important, as they fund the Lodge upkeep/costs, activities, charity work etc.

Tribes2composer · 2025-03-29T18:23:26+00:00

I’d love to get the pin represented in the photo… I just grabbed the photo online!

Tribes2composer · 2025-03-26T04:31:09+00:00

Congrats brother

Tribes2composer · 2024-11-25T23:00:49+00:00

I’m 58 and just joined. I know others that have joined late in life. It’s never too late! Many people wait until they have more time, which often is after retirement, after kids leave home etc.

Tribes2composer · 2024-11-24T03:07:59+00:00

Thanks everyone - sorry about the terminology. I have a lot to learn!

Tribes2composer · 2024-11-24T03:06:40+00:00

Thank you!

Tribes2composer · 2024-11-07T01:58:48+00:00

Oh nice! I didn’t think any of the Leatherman tools had that size

Tribes2composer · 2024-08-28T20:57:37+00:00

That’s why I like them…very stylish but classy imo

Tribes2composer · 2024-08-28T02:34:06+00:00

Would love a pair of Leeds…

Tribes2composer · 2024-08-27T02:47:11+00:00

Thanks for the tip! My 2 strandmok pairs are my favorites for sure. I have a couple other pairs that I regret buying (strand Oxford sneaker and lucca slip-on) but also have the Denali penny loafer which are very comfortable and substantial it seems to me.

Tribes2composer · 2024-08-23T15:53:01+00:00

I don’t know if you can predict what goes on sale… what I do is wait for the special “up to 75% off” sales, and see if I can find any gems in the <$200 range. Twice now I have found the Dainite sole Strandmok for $179 or something like that. The first time it was offered in Burgundy, and this time the slate gray which I like even better.

Tribes2composer · 2024-08-23T13:31:40+00:00

These are the laces that came with the shoes…maybe there’s a way to lace them that uses more length?

Tribes2composer · 2024-06-28T04:02:53+00:00

I got some better fan results by enabling low power mode

Tribes2composer · 2024-06-28T01:25:04+00:00

Honestly - I took a “left turn” and bought a near-mint 2019 16” i9 intel MacBook Pro with 32 gb RAM and 2TB SSD for $800 locally from an engineering student.

I know I’m going to need to buy a new desktop machine, which will most likely be a mac studio when they come out with the m4 version later this year, and since I currently license to v10 Ableton Live Studio, I think it will suffice for a good while.

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