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“Trying to explain music is like trying to dance architecture.” — Thelonious Monk Thelonious Monk (born Oct. 10, 1917, Rocky Mount, N.C., U.S.—died Feb. 17, 1982, Englewood, N.J.) American pianist and composer who was among the first creators of modern jazz. As the pianist in the band at Minton’s Playhouse, a nightclub in New York City, … Read more
All of the Rheuben Allen clarinet and saxophone mouthpieces are made in the United States. Both the ABS and Hard Rubber!
“You’ve got to learn your instrument. Then, you practice, practice, practice. And then, when you finally get up there on the bandstand, forget all that and just wail.” — Charlie Parker Charlie Parker was a pioneering jazz saxophonist and composer, famous for his role in founding the innovative bebop style of jazz in the early 1940s. He was born on … Read more
“Just because you’re not a drummer doesn’t mean you don’t have to keep time.” — Thelonious Monk Thelonious Monk (born Oct. 10, 1917, Rocky Mount, N.C., U.S.—died Feb. 17, 1982, Englewood, N.J.) American pianist and composer who was among the first creators of modern jazz. As the pianist in the band at Minton’s Playhouse, a nightclub … Read more
My friend Ernie, passed away at 89 today. I am very happy and proud to have been able to call Ernie Fields Jr. a great friend. He was gracious, kind and his stories always kept me smiling. He helped a lot off musicians and with his help Ernie and I were able to give over … Read more
There are no good reeds, we just need to play them. When I was a young clarinet player if we got 1 bad reed in a box we were not happy. Today if we get 1 good reed in a box we are happy! How times have changed.
“I see no hope for the world except through education.” President Dwight D. Eisenhower Address at dinner honoring President Daniel L. Marsh’s 20th Anniversary at Boston University, Boston, Mass., 1/31/46 Dwight D. Eisenhower 1953-1961 Bringing to the presidency his vast experience as commanding general of the victorious forces in Europe during World War II, Dwight … Read more
The Rheuben Allen Sliding Weight Saxophone neck is the most original and revolutionary neck brace design to come along this century. You can change the sound and response just by sliding the weight from one end of the neck to the other and anywhere in between. The Chinese thought it was so good they have … Read more
Pad heights on the saxophone This article is of course about setting and adjusting the pads heights of the saxophone. (The distance between the saxophone pad and the tone hole) Setting saxophone pad heights by Rheuben Allen
