Saxophone Journal

I share what's currently on my mind, as well as discuss the ins and outs of a recent performance with my big band that can only be described as "a dream gig". Say hello at www.seanimboden.com

I talk about some recent changes, give you updates on my last 5 months, and a look into the near future. Say hello, or send me a comment our question at saxophonejournal@gmail.com.

A fun jaunt into a random stream of conscious thought journey. Say hello, or send me a comment our question at saxophonejournal@gmail.com.

- 3 days, 3 gigs - bouldering, running - Slide Hampton - Antonio Hart: discovering him, first interaction, Jimmy Heath, Dave Holland, Alex Sipiagin, Chris Potter, Roy Haynes, Sonny Rollins - George Garzone

– IG reels – Bo Burnham – Virtual Studio sample lessons – 9ollective – how do you play fast? – what's in your head while improvising?

What I've been up to –sextet gig –finished Butler semester –trio music –Virtual Studio Tune of the Month An experiment –no email, text, phone checking until after lunch –one 20-min admin session per day Question –depth vs. breadth (when learning music)

In this episode: Updates from me -email list newsletter 2x/month -recent trio concert: challenges, period of growth, etc -writing sextet music -composition process (instrumentation, not genre/style) Answer transcription email question -language analogy (author w/large vocabulary) -David Baker imitation-assimilation-innovation -Benny Golson Trane story -Chris Potter Ambrose story

In this episode I talk through the history and timeline of my musical journey, as well as answer listener questions. If you have a question you'd like to ask, you can email me at saxophonejournal@gmail.com.

In this episode: January recap (covid, TV/books, teaching) Saxophone sound Practice routine Find more at www.seanimboden.com

Ask me a question, or just say hello, at saxophonejournal@gmail.com. Find more at www.seanimboden.com.