Everything Saxophone Podcast Host, Donna Schwartz, spoke with Latin Grammy Winner, Ed Calle, one of the most versatile saxophonists in the world.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Why Ed was raving about his new soprano sax
01:38 - His impressions about the Growling Sax Uprise model
06:22 - Why Ed feels the JodyJazz SuperJet is not so bright
07:45 - How JodyJazz mouthpieces helped Ed play with his injury
11:56 - Not trying to overblow on the bandstand
16:13 - What happens when we’re zoned in
19:40 - Ed’s message to saxophone players
20:21 - Using microphones
29:46 - How he got into music
31:44 - How the saxophone gave Ed his voice
41:41 - What Ed is working on now
45:02 - Ed’s advice for all saxophone players
50:00 - How people learn
1:02:33 - How he deal with his injury as a sax player
1:05:00 - Michael Brecker story
1:08:18 -The priceless advice Dave Liebman told him
1:27:45 - Why we should transcribe singers
1:28:23 - Incubation period for material to show up in our playing
1:29:10 - Problem with licks
1:32:58 - Why we should be supportive of everyone
1:36:57 - Upcoming projects