What mouthpiece is good for jazz?
Before we get into the details, here are our favourites..
| Image | Model | Price |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Tenor pick! | Otto Link Super Tone Master (Metal) | Check Price on Amazon |
| Vandoren JAVA (Tenor) Mouthpiece | Check Price on Amazon | |
| #1 Alto Pick! | Meyer 5MM Rubber Alto Sax Mouthpiece | Check Price on Amazon |
| JodyJazz HR 7M (alto) | Check Price on Amazon |
What does a jazz mouthpiece do?
Jazz mouthpieces on the other hand, tend to have more open tip openings, higher baffle designs, and larger chambers. They’re designed to allow more of the upper overtones and harmonics to come through in your sound, giving you that extra edge and projection that we’re accustomed to hearing in jazz, rock, and pop music.
Are Jody jazz mouthpieces good?
The Jody Jazz DV is a true powerhouse. Its free-blowing nature allowing it to be pushed to brighter sounds without the shrillness some metal tenor mouthpieces are known for. Hand-finished in 24 karat gold plated brass, the Jody Jazz DV is ideal for anyone looking for projection and power.
What type of reeds did Mozart use?
He used very hard 4 strength reeds, although he may have begun using softer reeds in the 1950s.
What makes Charlie Parker’s saxophone sound so good?
Charlie Parker is testament to the fact that, with enough hard work and practice, you can sound good on any saxophone and setup! Coltrane achieved his distinctive, harsh-but-beautiful tenor saxophone sound with the help of a metal mouthpiece.
What kind of saxophone did Bill Getz play?
Getz played Conn 10M and Selmer Balanced Action tenor saxophones early in his career, before switching to the Selmer Mark VI from around 1957 until his death in 1991. He played Otto Link Tone Edg e hard rubber mouthpieces with a 5* tip opening. From the mid 1980s he played an ‘Early Babbitt’ model of the Otto Link.
Which Selmer saxophone should you buy?
The Super Balanced Action was Selmer’s flagship horn between 1946 and 1953, and it remains a favourite of vintage sax fans today. Redman says: “There’s something more vulnerable about it, a little more poignant, and greater range for inflection. The Mark VI has a sound that’s slightly more focused and powerful, but maybe not as expansive.