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December 07, 2017

From the Source: Joe Allard pt. 2

December 07, 2017/ William Hollifield
From the Source: Joe Allard pt. 2

A buddy of mine had this gem in his possession: the forward to Joe Allard: the Master Speaks. 

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Joe Allard, Zdenko, Zdenko Ivanusic, Saxophone, Clarinet, From the Source, Jason Kaplan
November 28, 2017

From the Source: Harvey Pittel & Joe Allard

November 28, 2017/ William Hollifield
From the Source: Harvey Pittel & Joe Allard

My students have heard this before, but there's an old playbook being used when it comes to teaching saxophone tone.  It needs to die a slow, horrible death...  

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Joe Allard, Harvey Pittel, Saxophone, Master Class, Masterclass, Eastman
November 21, 2017

From the Source: Dick Oatts

November 21, 2017/ William Hollifield
From the Source: Dick Oatts

This is one of the best masterclasses I've ever seen.  Dick Oatts essentially lays out everything you need to know as an improviser.  It's a long one, but WELL worth the watch.

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Dick Oatts, Saxophone, Masterclass, Master Class, Loyola University, From the Source
November 16, 2017

From the Source: Mark Turner AMA

November 16, 2017/ William Hollifield
From the Source: Mark Turner AMA

Some great answers to a few fan-submitted questions.  A short AMA, but part of series Mark is doing.  Enjoy!

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Mark Turner, From the Source, AMA, Saxophone, Jazz, Master Class, Masterclass
June 07, 2017

2016-2017 District Honor & All-State Results

June 07, 2017/ William Hollifield
2016-2017 District Honor & All-State Results

With the end of the school year upon us, I wanted to take a moment to congratulate all my students on their hard work and determination this year.  I'm always surprised by their drive, humility, and capacity for the possible.  

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Georgia, All-State, All State, District Honor Band, District Band, District Honor, GMEA, Saxophone, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Atlanta, Buford, Gwinnett, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, North Gwinnett, North Gwinnett High School, North Gwinnett Middle School, Mill Creek, Creekland, Glen C. Jones, District 12, District 13, District 6, District 5, River Trail, Chattahoochee, Northview, Middle School, High School, Band, Baritone Saxophone
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Thank you!
Didn’t realize I was featured on the website for @maconpops. Playing with the crew tonight - should be a fun one!
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Thanks @laurelanneknox for the heads up.
It's been almost a month since Proof of Concept released and it's officially at 100 streams. I love all of you that listened to it because that is the one condition under which anyone receives my love: consume the content I create gleefully, glutinou
#Repost @lightningorchestra 
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We are pumped to play this Saturday as part of the @outerspaceproject Secret Walls event with @flyinglotus and @jayceeoh at the @easternatl ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
Was in the studio recently. Rarely do I get pictures with such...pizzazz? Yup. Pizzazz.
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#clarinet #bassclarinet @neumann.berlin @buffetcramponofficial #leblanc #mcclune @woodwinddesignholland @backunmusical
Fun to get to play one of these. I’ve been working with the students all year and they gave a great concert; really proud of their progress. Thanks to the director for having me! #summertime #jazz #saxo #sax #saxophone
Computer overheated and we ended up with what we lovingly referred to as "Artimus Unplugged". This memory popped up and I forgot I had any footage from it. This was a fun hit and I miss playing with these guys. And obviously there's always
Didn’t realize I was featured on the website for @maconpops. Playing with the crew tonight - should be a fun one!
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Thanks @laurelanneknox for the heads up.
It's been almost a month since Proof of Concept released and it's officially at 100 streams. I love all of you that listened to it because that is the one condition under which anyone receives my love: consume the content I create gleefully, glutinou #Repost @lightningorchestra 
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We are pumped to play this Saturday as part of the @outerspaceproject Secret Walls event with @flyinglotus and @jayceeoh at the @easternatl ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
How does he do it? How does it crush it EVERY time? Referring to me. Not my dad with my dreams.
Look at this lil nut. 2nd of 2 songs on my EP that just released on streaming yesterday. Just enjoy it however this lil guy is. #proofofconcept #newmusic #musicforcats
The EP is out on streaming. Give it a listen of you have a chance. ☺️
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#newmusic #newmusicmonday #streamingnow
Kazoo stream coming soon... 👀🤪
The only question is: do you have it in you?
Was in the studio recently. Rarely do I get pictures with such...pizzazz? Yup. Pizzazz.
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#clarinet #bassclarinet @neumann.berlin @buffetcramponofficial #leblanc #mcclune @woodwinddesignholland @backunmusical
New demo - When I'm Not Around. Please excuse my angelic voice for scratch vocals.
Coltrane time. #licks #jazzlicks #coltrane #saxophone #sax #saxo #jazz
Clip from the last @percussionkevin funk jam