Jerry bergonzi plays his slant and power resonance models. Made for players who fined themselves getting drowned out by electronic instruments. Drake porcelain ceramic saxophone mouthpieces home. This model offers the player a balanced feel and more power projection. Jerry bergonzi to order the drake jerry bergonzi power. Hello friends, here is jeff elwood on the drake masters series power resonance 8 jerry bergonzi tenor mouthpiece. Drake eddie daniels open secret tenor mouthpiece wright. Although mathematical accuracy is of extreme importance, how our mouthpieces play is of most critical concern. Thats why i like the power resonance mouthpiece as it gives that type if presence. The eb is a large, round chamber mouthpiece that incorporates the classic crescent shaped baffle, which transitions to a recalibrated floor contour. Drake mouthpieces february 29 hello friends, we are pleased to announce that worldrenowned tenor saxophonist and drake artist jerry bergonzi is on his way to europe for a concert clinic t.
The slim body design and thin rails help to promote optimum resonance. The new bergonzi slant model this new model is a result of a long time collaboration between jerry bergonzi and aaron drake. The bergonzi slant is a medium large chamber rollover baffle design. Drake mouthpieces are beautifully made pieces and come with a mouthpiece cap, velvet bag, and a drake vr. It has taken over two years to refine the various design ellements incorporated in this model. Having been a fan of jerrys playing and writing since 1st hearing the standard gonz recording, i decided recently to send him.
Drake porcelain ceramic saxophone mouthpieces home facebook. The drake bergonzi model was as perfect as i have found all of aaron drakes mouthpieces to be. Drake jerry bergonzi masters series tenor mouthpiece. Jerry bergonzi born october 21, 1947 is an american jazz tenor saxophonist, composer, and. Jerry just sent us a new cd on which he is playing the mouthpiece. Since 2014 david sanborn has been playing and performing exclusively with his drake signature model. He plays a mouthpiece by aaron drake drake jerry bergonzi signature mouthpiece. The rollover baffle and floor delivery points have been specifically designed for optimal air flow and to create a beautifully balanced overtone series. Here is a video of jerry bergonzi demonstrating his drake masters series tenor model available at jerrybergonzi mas. This page is based on an old link probably from a websearch or external site for more. He plays a mouthpiece by aaron drake drake jerry bergonzi signature.
The tip, rails,table and baffle were all immaculate. After a mouthpiece is cast, it is then hand finished by drake himself. Jerry bergonzi eb tenor jerry bergonzi slant tenor boney james tenor pete christlieb tenor dexter gordon tenor james moody tenor stan getz tenor benny goodman clarinet. Word about the quality of the kb sax shop spread and soon kim bock was a sought after nyc saxophone repairman. Here is the link, just scroll down the page a little to play the solo excerpt. Jerry bergonzi plays his slant and power resonance models by.
Jerry bergonzi presence masters series drake mouthpieces. Drake jerry bergonzi hard rubber tenor saxophone mouthpiece. It differs from our bergonzi eb model, in that it has. He is now playing goldplated vanguard hand hammered copper necks on his selmer balanced action and radio improved. Jerry the bergonzi power resonance model features a rollover baffle contour identical to the bergonzi eb model with a raised floor contour which gives the piece greater projection without being bright. Includes drake ligature, cap and case each mouthpiece is handmade to order by aaron drake. This tenor model features the essential design elements of a vintage hr otto link slant with specially calibrated modifications for the modern saxophonist. Bergonzi decided to give the compiled pdf books away for free. It has taken over two years to refine the various design elements incorporated in this model. Excellent like new drake bergonzi 8 tenor sax mouthpiece. Jerry bergonzi on his drake masters series mouthpiece part. Bergonzi is also a professional level pianist and bass guitarist. This model features a specially contoured rollover baffle to help you produce a balance and colorful sound. Aaron drake has been refining the art of the saxophone mouthpiece for over thirty years.
Jeff elwood plays the bergonzi power resonance 8 by. The bergonzi power resonance model features a rollover baffle contour identical to the bergonzi eb model with a raised floor contour which gives the piece greater projection without being bright. So far, he has made mouthpieces for dave liebman, jerry bergonzi and pete christlieb. Featuring beautifully under cut walls and a chamber dimension larger than the shank diameter with a. Jerry bergonzi eb masters series drake mouthpieces. The client list kept growing in pace with the shops reputation and soon included players like ravi coltrane, seamus blake, ben wendel, donny mccaslin, john ellis, steve coleman, wayne shorter, joe lovano and countless others we mention a few of these players in side stories. The design of this piece features a rollover baffle transitioning to a medium large chamber with a moderate amount of under cutting on the side walls. First a jerry bergonzi master series 8, and then a ny jazz 8. Oct 20, 2019 the result is a metal alto saxophone mouthpiece unlike any other. This mouthpiece features a slight undercutting of the side walls and a medium or large.
I just wanted to chime in real quick with a link to a recording of this mouthpiece. Consulting with a broad spectrum of musicians, from beginners, to rising stars on the horizon, to the definitive masters of our era, aaron incorporates his knowledge into every mouthpiece he makes. On tenor sax ny jazz tip opening 9 is my main piece, and i love the. Jerry bergonzi playtesting his redwood brass neck in 2017. It differs from our bergonzi eb model, in that it has different floor and baffle calibrations. The design of this mouthpiece has been modeled after the otto link slant model, with a few modifications to help facilitate better stability of pitch and greater projection. Jerry the bergonzi power resonance model features a rollover baffle contour identical to the bergonzi eb. Drake mouthpiece masters series compilation youtube. Drake jerry bergonzi tenor saxophone mouthpiece neffmusic. This model has been developed through a close collaboration between aaron drake and jerry bergonzi. Aaron is an accomplished saxophonist, holding a masters degree in performance from the eastman school of music. Carl cox is a freelance touring saxophonist and recording artist from southern new jersey.
For more than five years ive been playing these great mouthpieces from aaron drake. Amazing warmth and depth to the tone with a great expressive range. Jerry bergonzi power resonance masters series drake. It generates a lustrous, lush, fat sound, powerful sound in line with the best vintage mouthpieces of the era. The fundamental design is based on jerry s personal early babbit eb. Son of slant jazz tenor large chamber drake mouthpieces. This drake design was founded on the most desirable aspects of jerry bergonzi s early babbitt model. Jerry bergonzi masters series tenor mouthpiece create. Jim plays through our selection of drake tenor saxophone mouthpieces.
The eddie daniels open secret master series tenor mouthpiece is the result of a collaboration betweeen eddie and aaron drake. Jerry bergonzi slant masters series drake mouthpieces. Ive been playing a ny bros on my alto for a while now and it is a gorgeous sounding mouthpiece. Jerry bergonzi power resonance masters series tenor. Consulting with a broad spectrum of musicians, from. Neffmusicjazz saxophone and improvisation lessons page 18. I have been a fan of jerry bergonzi s since my first days at berklee college of music in boston 1986.
This handmade mouthpiece by aaron drake is modeled after the vintage early babbitt otto link played by the worldrenowned jazz saxophonist jerry bergonzi. The design process was over two years in the making, with extensive input and feedback from bergonzi at every stage. Place mouthpiece on the neck, twist and push over cork about half way. Aaron has started a new series of mouthpieces called the masters series where he copies the favorite mouthpieces of the great players alive today. Bergonzi decided to give the compiled pdf books away for. Jeff elwood plays the bergonzi power resonance 8 by drake. Bergonzi is also a professional level pianist and bass guitarist he plays a mouthpiece by aaron drake drake jerry bergonzi signature mouthpiece. The son of slant, ny jazz, and the jerry bergonzi model from his masters series. Jeff ellwood compiled and engraved nearly 200 of bergonzi s original tunes. Jerry bergonzi demonstrates the slant and new power resonance models discussing the acoustic design elements. This model has been developed through a close colaboration between aaron drake and jerry bergonzi. Top professional players like ravi coltrane, ben wendel, joe lovano, john ellis and jerry bergonzi contributed significantly by giving kim bock priceless feedback. I had the opportunity to try three models of tenor mouthpieces.
Drake pete christieb tenor mouthpiece steve neff music blog. Includes drake ligature, cap, bag and case what i look for in a mouthpiece is the ability to shape the sound that i hear in my head with the ease of articulation. When i listen to all my favorite recordings of saxophone players, the sound is in front of the band like a vocalist would be, having great presence to hear all the nuances in the sound. Jerry bergonzi demonstrating his drake masters series tenor. Carl can be seen performing nationally and abroad with a variety of musical icons throughout the course of the year. During this time you may exchange the mouthpiece for a different tip opening or return for a refund. The classic crescent shaped baffle transitions to a recalibrated floor contour and ultimately a round large chamber. Each sanborn signature mouthpiece is precisionmilled from virgin brass rod stock, then extensively handworked and finished by a true artisan, aaron drake. Drake mouthpieces february 29, 2020 hello friends, we are pleased to announce that worldrenowned tenor saxophonist and drake artist jerry bergonzi is on his way to europe for a concert clinic t. Jerry bergonzi plays his slant and power resonance.
Up until that time, i had only been an alto sax player. Jazz soprano vrjs modeled after the vintage soloist design but with a slightly larger throat. Son of slant large chamber soprano drake mouthpieces. Jerry bergonzi playing with his quartet on his drake masters series mouthpiece. The baffle sloped down perfectly into a large chamber. Includes drake double rail ligature, cap, pouch and case each mouthpiece is handmade to order by aaron drake. Vandoren, syos, drake, rousseau jazzthe list goes on. Includes drake ligature, cap, velvet pouch and storage case. Every mouthpiece i make is calibrated and finished by hand as well as play tested to ensure the broadest spectrum of performance accuracy and expression.
Apr 06, 20 drake jerry bergonzi tenor saxophone mouthpiece. The result is a mouthpiece that generates a lustrous, lush, fat sound, in line with the best vintage mouthpieces of the era. The fundamental design is based on jerry s personal eb from the. This all new model was designed to give more punch and projection. Every mouthpiece i make is calibrated and finished by hand as well as play tested to ensure the broadest. Featuring jerry bergonzi, eddie daniels and pete christlieb. Jerry bergonzi demonstrating his drake masters series. The fundamental design is based on jerry s personal early. The fundamental design is based on jerry s personal early babbitt eb. Ive just got the jerry bergonzi for my tenor and so far its an excellent piece as well.
The fundamental design is based on jerry s personal eb from the 1960s. Nyc saxophone shop for professionals and saxophone. Drake s mouthpieces are characterized by their freeblowing response, rich core voice, precise attack, intonation and projection. Drake mouthpieces master series jerry bergonzi slant tenor saxophone mouthpiece ref. Drake mouthpieces february 29 hello friends, we are pleased to announce that worldrenowned tenor saxophonist and drake artist jerry bergonzi is on his way to europe for a concert.
It is nice to see this thread about the new bergonzi masters series mouthpiece. Trial period is 7 days from the day you receive the mouthpiece. Thanks goes out to our artist for supplying us videos and great music in this compilation. The bergonzi slant is a medium large chamber rollover baffle design based on a mouthpiece that jerry has used. Includes drake double rail ligature, cap, pouch and case. Drake mouthpieces master series jerry bergonzi slant. You will find a new sense of confidence in you playing when on stage. The eb is a large, round chamber mouthpiece that incorporates the classic crescent shaped baffle, which transitions to a. Jan 08, 20 this is a new hard rubber tenor saxophone mouthpiece by aaron drake. Jerry bergonzi on his drake masters series mouthpiece.
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