A Saxophone Master Class with George Garzone

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Jay Metcalf shares a saxophone Master Class with saxophonist George Garzone.
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00:00 Intro
01:44 The Garzone Embouchure
03:22 Time
04:03 Roaming
04:52 Articulation
06:42 The Triadic Chromatic Approach
09:55 Negative Sound
12:09 I Wowed her with the Traumatic Approach
13:22 Something to Latch on To
16:46 By the time you figure that out...
19:45 Secrets of Randomnivity

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@accouswk 2 жыл бұрын

The most impressive part of this interview is Jay’s amazing ability to let his guest just talk uninterrupted. Not kidding. Too many hosts, especially on KZfaq, just keep interrupting and talking over their guests because they don’t have the maturity, confidence or intelligence to just be quiet and listen. Brilliant. This interview is pure gold.

@latinkeys1 2 жыл бұрын

I second that

@martindalmasi5340 3 жыл бұрын

I miss him. He really turned me into a player. I gave him a hard time- but he cares about all his students

@AdamHiltonChannel 3 жыл бұрын

This makes me think it would be so cool to have a BetterSax Podcast!

@BSMusicS111 3 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea

@sharonsantana207 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!

@taylorfusion 2 жыл бұрын

I had George as a teacher in '85 and then I saw hime 40 years later for another lesson. "You're still using too much tongue!" LOL

@pederlong1784 3 ай бұрын

A great player a great teacher

@arneal 3 жыл бұрын

I must have been under a rock, because I had never heard of George Garzone. What a beautiful interview with plenty of food for thought and experimentation. Thanks Jay!

@georgegarzone7994 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jay, it was a great interview. GGarzone

@bettersax 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being generous with your time man! So much great information in this one.

@latinkeys1 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this!!!

@kpoudavoff 3 жыл бұрын

Garzone is the man!

@SemajMusiq Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that he said it took him 15 years to get a concept down! I find myself trying to rush the process but it’s reassuring to know that the process shouldn’t be rushed ‼️

@yvesbajulaz Жыл бұрын

Garzone is the coolest :-)

@DirkJ. Жыл бұрын

Jay, you did a wonderful job interviewing. Enjoyed listening even as a learning jazz player

@mikelenover7479 3 жыл бұрын

I have a friend that studied with George waaay back and here’s what he said when i sent him the video: “I'm looking forward to watching that George Garzone vid. We knew each other; he was around my age, and had a great 'dinner smooth jazz' gig at a downtown rooftop restaurant not unlike the Top of the Ponch (Detroit)...It was funny to know what a madman he COULD be on the horn, then see him tuxedo up and playing smooth for the older crowd. He's a great guy, I think I played in an Ensemble that he led while I was there...”

@frankzona9867 3 жыл бұрын

This wasn't an interview, this was The Sermon from the Mount!! Thank you , thank you Jay for bringing George in, but you realize that this just begs for a part II.

@bettersax 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea!

@roanmccormick7923 Жыл бұрын

Great lesson!

@inspir.edmusic 3 жыл бұрын

Garzone is an absolute unit.

@NadavHbr 3 жыл бұрын

I am thankful to get the chance to listen to such a wise man

@leobrahmachari6611 3 жыл бұрын

Garzone is a living legend. In both the music and the personality

@hyrumbaird3950 3 жыл бұрын

“I’m not the master of the saxophone, George Garzone is.” -Michael Brecker

@eduardopizarro1961 3 жыл бұрын

All my respect and admiration to Mr Garzone. He’s a walking legend... world class performer and professor. But, I should say that a correct quote to that MB interview would be... “Michael Brecker was asked how he felt to be the king of the tenor players, and he said: "I don't know. You'll have to ask Jerry Bergonzi."

@jodyjazzofficial 3 жыл бұрын

This is excellent Jay. Garz is the best!

@Rockin_Bug 3 жыл бұрын

Man I can listen to George talk all day about the saxophone and his approach and some of the cool stories he tells!

@rickymian723 Жыл бұрын

thank you..

@albertopinton4387 3 жыл бұрын

I walked in George's studio my last semester at Berklee, Spring 1990. First thing he said was: "so kid, what do you wanna hear about, lick nr ...? 'cause I'm not gonna teach you that!" Unbelievable musician and human being. Thanks for this interview!

@markdrezdzon7542 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview as always, Jay! Mr. Garzone is amazing, and he has a great sense of humor. It would be something to take an in-person lesson with him. I also like his honesty -- saying it took him 15 years to learn to play himself what he is teaching is great for students to hear. I know personally it takes years to learn something thoroughly, especially in music. Again, great job Jay!

@gusmarrero 3 жыл бұрын

Love George Garzone and you, so how cool we get to checkout both. George was so kind to me when I was in my very first weeks playing last year and he was great.

@johnwade7430 3 жыл бұрын

I love this guy’s accent, was George an extra for The Godfather Trilogy? I could listen to his words all day. Really interesting ideas; real Pearls of Wisdom here. Thanks to yo and George for this great video.

@aaronkarlin3241 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing content. Jay, I admire your interview style. You let your guests speak and your listeners stay engaged. Thank you for making me hip to Garzone

@accouswk 2 жыл бұрын

YES , felt the same way. Real brilliance in that.

@doctormaccoy 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding teaching George! Jay, thanks for letting him riff!

@ra6378 3 жыл бұрын

What garzone says at the end about coltrane playing random triads with chromatic approach notes,that was really interesting.

@bluessax5089 3 жыл бұрын

Great Interview, I always LOVE hearing Garzone speak! So much wisdom ✌🏽

@ianwhatmough150 3 жыл бұрын

WOW! Thanks Jay. There is so much great information in his message.

@TheJazz625 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed that! What an interesting guy, and so many big names he has taught! Amazing.

@peterhorah7884 3 жыл бұрын

Really interesting and what a privilege it must be to have him as a teacher. Great interview, Jay.

@jeanlucoberle5055 3 жыл бұрын

So cool! Jay, this is the kind of post which is so valuable. Many thanks. Cannot wait for the next !

@JFGauthierMusique 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview, thank you for sharing this! 🙏🏻

@brianclausen2344 3 жыл бұрын

How awesome is it that we can get a glimpse into the mechanics of George and his playing styles and sound even just listening to him weave stories around a tutorial on his methods! Thank you, Jay and thanks to Geore for sharing and helping us stay inspired to become the best sax player we can be!

@mnose 3 жыл бұрын

Great fun watching this... Great sense of humour, deep insight into the music and love for the music... Wisdom !! I love the traumatic concept !!

@paulricci8872 3 жыл бұрын

Jay always a big thanks for sharing your content. I grew up in New England , and listened to many fine musicians . Keep up the inspirational vids. Your great!

@jacquelamontharenberg 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Jay, what a great artist and teacher. A privilege to listen to. I always close my eyes when I play too. I just so into it when I play, I cannot help it. Even though I have been playing for over 40 years, I never quit learning. That's what keeps it fresh. I am going to dive into George's triad approach next. Thanks for the great interview Jay.

@bobmarsh6378 3 жыл бұрын

A beautiful interview Jay. Made me cry... so good ta!

@bettersax 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob

@zangsax 3 жыл бұрын

Boundless energy and he knows what to do with it!

@redmaxrules 3 жыл бұрын

I studied with George at The Maine Jazz Camp in the summer of 1994. It was by far the most informative and in depth week of my life. Nice interview Jay, thank you.

@JensWeyrich 3 жыл бұрын

I like your Channel. I paused playing Sax 25 years ago. Because of the Corona-Lockdowns I had time to restart my former Hobby. Your Channel is very helpful. Thank you for your inspiration and for your knowledge you share with us. Greetings from Germany in good old Europe! Jens

@tommeggison1466 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding, thanks Jay.

@chrishiggins8387 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this amazing interview Jay!

@jimmymisner9 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Jay! It's like you read my mind. Been listening to a lot of Garzone lately.

@donnicholson3200 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview, thank you!

@diegoarmijo1426 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Jay. Very Stimulating and Aspirational.

@latinkeys1 2 жыл бұрын

20:20 Hahahaha I get it! That’s hilarious!

@MikeLeeMusicSax 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview, Jay! Garzone is legend.

@eduardopizarro1961 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Thanks Jay for such amazing content. Still way up over my head, but much appreciated 😃👍🏻

@HB-ve4wi 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful interview, Jay!

@BelloTritone 3 жыл бұрын

Thank u!!

@23saxman 3 жыл бұрын

That was fantastic.

@farmpunk_dan 3 жыл бұрын

So good!

@BSMusicS111 3 жыл бұрын

His sound even when just demonstrating something is crazy

@sablezubshruz9811 2 жыл бұрын

Such interviews are rare, but I am sure that everybody who ever played saxophone found here deeper understanding of what we are all doing.

@serzok1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. It was fun and interesting to watch. George is a cool cat !

@jhonsaxo 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely keep it up it helps me a lot

@patg3424 3 жыл бұрын

Garzone is a master. I wish I had a chance to study with him at Berkeley. People from just about every instrument study his chromatic approach method.

@richardolson8651 3 жыл бұрын

You gotta love Garzone

@dhack1 3 жыл бұрын

The articulation advice really resonated for me. I'm now trying to use the lightest tongue I can, and it has really affected my playing in a positive way. It's as if my tongue has been in my way, especially when it comes to running through the low notes (Bb, B, C, C#). Everything is faster and easier. Thanks for the video.

@deslippestv 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you,

@tomgallosaxmrblues 3 жыл бұрын

Awesomeness!!!

@michaelroach4219 3 жыл бұрын

I'm inspired by both of you guys.

@robstevens9590 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Really cool, even though some of it was over my head.

@3163steve 3 жыл бұрын

thanks Jay, love GG

@sumabatman 3 жыл бұрын

Love you GG!!!! you diggg!

@davidhovanisyan9717 3 жыл бұрын

i knew u were gonna be here!

@MusicMediccom 3 жыл бұрын

Garzone is great!

@stratusphunk 3 жыл бұрын

As with some others who have commented, a lot of this went over my head. But what did strike home was the importance of sound and time. I have been guilty in the past of practising without a metronome, but in recent years I started using it again. It takes a while, but it pays off. And, at my level of playing, which is not advanced, I do sometimes find that my tongue gets in the way of learning something and being able to play cleanly in time. So I am going to try to keep in mind to cut back on the tonguing while practising.

@RaidinSax05 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Maestros, what a good informations , thanks

@jamesgeng2213 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing content!

@dennis9242 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and great player!

@artgrusensky121 3 жыл бұрын

proof in the playing...he sure sounds good.

@raseshgandhi6702 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent👍

@kylejordan7454 3 жыл бұрын

Last year Mr. Garzone was supposed to come spend two days at my college and work with us and man was I looking forward to that... then covid hit. I guess this interview will have to do instead!

@kurttremoulu2534 3 жыл бұрын

That's actually a very great video sir

@manlylego 3 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work man

@jtdcubing3038 3 жыл бұрын

I wise man once said that "Playing without a metronome is just playing, not practicing."

@lisajackson9792 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks misters

@improvsax 3 жыл бұрын

I used to listen to him and the Fringe at the Willow. Always super fun. I recall around Christmas time, doing wild versions of ‘Frosty the Snowman’. Great fun

@Osnosis 3 жыл бұрын

Ah, the Willow. Ryle's, Pooh's, 1369, TT the Bear...too many to mention and all gone.

@HaHaHaHope 3 жыл бұрын

@@Osnosis and Michael’s Pub

@OttoLinked 3 ай бұрын

George Garzone “cut out my tongue” at Berklee and I did long tones for hours.

@duckzor 3 жыл бұрын

randomnivity and fluidicity; got it!

@lonnybierman2548 3 жыл бұрын

He’s great. Don’t understand a word hahaha but very entertaining. Love old school dudes. One thing that really stuck out was developing ears, and time over everything else. Something that really made me decide on your courses. I just feel that’s a better fit in the long run. There is plenty of time to learn all the technical stuff. But without musicality it’s all useless. Great video.

@rickstokes2239 3 жыл бұрын

When I first started looking at George’s concepts of saxophone sound creation I thought, oh I can do that, until you find out he plays on a huge 10 opening with at least a #4 reed! Most of us just don’t have that kind of a weaponized air system on sax. There’s no quick path there but once you work on it your sound will have more support, control and dynamics.

@vincentherring414 3 ай бұрын

🥰

@kristindowner9897 3 жыл бұрын

He says, “It’s like playing Mary had a little lamb...” and I’m thinking 😳!!! 🤯

@MichaIsraelKovler 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Thanks Jay, keep bringing masters - they are the real thing... How is Sonny Rollins doing?

@johnspelic9861 3 жыл бұрын

Drilling down on time. Saw this a bunch a Berklee. George would straighten out a player's time by having you play chorus after chorus of whatever tune you are comfortable, metronome set about 90, straight notes, using NO tongue, and often no half steps when teaching the invalistic triad approach, just whole steps and greater intervals.

@sam7181 3 жыл бұрын

Love your content and all the effort you put into this channel. It's so morally boosting just going through everything. Don't get me wrong I still don't practice :P

@FognarFoehammer 3 жыл бұрын

Woah, Garzone's sound is ... Wish I sounded like that.

@davidstuart4489 3 жыл бұрын

This was an interesting interview - albeit over my head on many fronts. There were a few statements though that resonated with me - similar to statements made by Victor Wooten in his "Groove Workshop" publication. But this is billed as a "Master class". Well, it's not a class at all. It's an interview. I took a "Master Class" featuring Hans Zimmer - paid $90 for it. It was a fabulous interview - but not a class. I taught Computer Science at the University of Rhode Island for 4 years while working toward my Ph.D - among other teaching gigs. It would be nice for a "Master Class" to actually teach something, rather than simply interviewing a fascinating and accomplished talent, such as George, or Hans. Either way - watching this was not a waste of time. I enjoyed it, and afterward started researching some of the online courses offered by Berklee. It's likely I'll take a few.

@Osnosis 3 жыл бұрын

If you want a youtube master class, check out Chad Lefkowitz-Brown. If you want George's material, you have to get the DVDs.

@lubatico 2 жыл бұрын

Chat is great…but nothing beats George’s gangstah accent :-)

@kwootamuckbear9294 3 жыл бұрын

Two-five....✌🏽🎶🎵🎷

@lukeburns8929 2 жыл бұрын

"Hip them" LOL

@hadriangille-collier1828 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid even for beginners! Could you make a review of the new Selmer Supreme alto sax perhaps in comparison to the better sax alto?

@bettersax 3 жыл бұрын

I'll try!

@BrunoNeureiter 3 жыл бұрын

Can you Jay please explain the minor overimposition he talked about? Thanks.

@georgeluna5845 3 жыл бұрын

He had me at: “...you can lead people harmonically.”

@DrLogical987 3 жыл бұрын

I always knew it! For the perfect embouchure you "put your lips together and blow". I think of it as the Lauren Bacall embouchure ... better looking than Garzone :D