Daily Archives: 26/09/2011

Selmer Cigar Cutter

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I call my horn “Bessie” – she’s silver “cigar cutter” tenor sax from 1933.  Ok , she is a bit heavier than a modern horn,  and maybe the G sharp key sticks a bit (as does the F sharp),  and the plating is definitely a little faded (in the classic car […]

NODA Conference Oct 2011

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The sound of Seventeen big band has been booked again to play at this fun event for The National Operatic and Dramatic Association, where we have about 400 members running amok at Peebles Hydro. Last year we had at least 9 ugly sisters (all members utilise their costume box for the […]