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Noodling with Hannah Horton

By Sax Bandits | Workshops | 4 comments | 15 March, 2024 | 0

Twenty saxophonists turned up at Sunningdale Village Hall on a rainy Saturday in February. It was quickly established after quick around-the-room introductions that many of us had limited experience with ‘playing by ear’ which helped quell some initial nerves. Our friendly saxophone guide, Hannah Horton, had sent out some materials before the workshop, two songsRead more

Learning From A Saxophone Master – Snake Davis Workshop

By Sax Bandits | Workshops | 1 comment | 3 April, 2023 | 0

Arriving for the Snake Davis workshop, I was nervous. Being in the presence of such an esteemed musician, let alone playing in his company was seriously daunting (check out his wiki page for a full list of his credentials). The venue was great, easy to find and ample parking. I had a hot coffee uponRead more

Have you got a dog, a big red dog

By Sax Bandits | Workshops | 0 comment | 15 April, 2020 | 0

As a non-saxophone player, I was lucky enough to attend the BEAT IT workshop with Paul Glover on Sunday 1st March 2020 organised by Sax Bandits. The workshop was designed to increase rhythmic skills, vocabulary, timing and ‘groove’ as well as percussion skills.    There was a slight sense of nervousness in the air asRead more

A Date With Chez Taylor

By Sax Bandits | Workshops | 0 comment | 28 January, 2020 | 0

OK, so it wasn’t an actual “date” with Chez but on a dismal Sunday in January I was one of a lucky bunch of sax enthusiasts to participate in both Chez Taylor workshops organised by Sax Bandits; the first covering three iconic 80s Sax Solos and the second looking at how to Solo Over DanceRead more

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