Boulder bassoon quartet the innovative quartet premieres new works from its upcoming album, from the opposite shore, 7. The fingering chart that comes with the book is ridiculous. He has worked with many individuals and ensembles in both improvising and nonimprovising roles. Frolic and bassoon is not an overly used collocation, but it is an entirely appropriate one in the case of paul hanson, whose playing on the bassoon, surely the blackest sheep of jazz instruments, is exuberant, playful, energetic and joyous, and it has to be said quite breathtaking throughout frolic in the land of plenty. Paul hanson, dennis chambers frolic in the land of plenty. The musical examples are well written i particularly like the duets, but there are some real flaws. Hard rock solos for guitar by paul hanson softcover with. This isnt some novelty where a well meaning player attempts a few blues scales, but ends up sounding like a bassoonist just trying to do jazz. Bassoon page 2 congratulations, youve decided to play a woodwind instrument. Frolic in the land of plenty paul hanson bassoonist. From his roots as an awardwinning classical bassoonist and jazz saxophonist, hanson has sought to expand the lexicon of the bassoon while creating a unique. Paul hanson is an american jazz bassoonist, saxophonist, and duduk player he has performed with bela fleck and the flecktones when he was in high school, he performed with the young peoples symphony orchestra ypso and was in a wind quintet with composer and french hornist richard o. I offer this book for 36d, 6 below the publishers cover price and at, of course, a loss. Ensemble music for church and school book 7baritone tc tenor sax.
Paul hanson is a jazz player who deserves recognition for his amazing playing, the trailblazing path hes taken the bassoon down, and the creativity of his albums, like. With fantastic backing, he makes this instrument vibrant and beautiful. A pioneer in the world of electric bassoon playing. On brazilian mandolinist jacob do bandolims flight of the fly, caito. With legere bassoon reeds and moosmann bassoons, tc electronics and infinity loopers.
Paul hanson, dennis chambers frolic in the land of. If you know anything about pauls setup at that time, youll know he was using a pickup that was no longer being made or serviced by the inventor, and was an unusual piece of gear with odd technical requirements. These guys are experts at jazz, rock, improvisation and modified bassoon playing. Paul hanson is an awardwinning classical bassoonist and jazz saxophonist. The first dvd 68 minutes,making a reed from gsp cane, contains a detailed demonstration of reed making using gouged, shaped and profiled cane.
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This is a fantastic way to aqquire some unique bassoon skills and stretch your ears, abilities all while learning how to improvise. Mark kozelek with ben boye and jim white 2 by mark kozelek. The tried and true bible of bassoon, weissenborns method for bassoon has been in use since 1887. He has published a book for practicing jazz bassoon. Apr 30, 2019 your art of the rhythm section retreat attendance includes a concert ticket to an incredible performance. Paul hanson woodwind instrument instruction house of. So when pursuing jazz bassoon in all facets i encountered again the music of paul hanson, and his electric bassoon playing. Ensemble music for church and school book 8trombone, baritone bc. The teachers book encompasses both oboe and bassoon.
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Paul hanson, former bassoonist for bela fleck and the flecktones, talks. Examine the solo concepts of the masters in this unique book cd pack. Playing an instrument more often associated with classical music, he has managed to clear his own path building a well rounded musical career as a recording and touring musician. Boulder bassoon quartet, new music and a clever online. Paul hanson, former bassoonist for bela fleck and the flecktones, talks to us about his formation and career. This site was originally completed in 2012 as the final research project for my doctor of music degree at.
In this expanded 2nd edition, he explains much of the how, what, and why of what he does. Nov 15, 2018 this hospital ceo started an all bassoon band to jam led zeppelin and queen. Released 7 february 2020 on caldo verde catalog no. I gave this two stars, one star for his technique, and one star for using a bassoon. What the amazing paul hanson does on bassoon an exceedingly difficult instrument to play and one almost exclusively associated with classical music is akin to what other innovators like guitarists charlie hunter and stanley jordan, banjoist bela fleck and bassist jaco pastorius have done with their respective instruments. This site was originally completed in 2012 as the final research project for my doctor of music degree at indiana universitys jacobs school of music. Shred guitar by paul hanson book and cd sheet music for. Bassoon quartet digital download composed by paul hanson. Frolic in the land of plenty by paul hanson bassoonist, released 18 march 2008 1. Welcome to the orchestral bassoon, a digital resource that focuses on the history, performance, and pedagogy of the bassoons most prominent orchestral excerpts. Directed by wil swindler, the csu jazz ensembles i and ii present an evening with jazz great paul hanson, a oneofakind bassoonist and world traveler who exemplifies creativity and daring. A bassoon innovator it can be safely said that paul hanson is a true innovator on the bassoon. Every bassoon player in the united states and europe starts with this book, gutwein said.
This hospital ceo started an allbassoon band to jam zeppelin. May 16, 2016 if you like the sound of the bassoon, but classical music isnt your thing, you may want to check out the work of leading jazz bassoonist paul hanson, or better yet, listen to the great yusef lateef on the tune india from his 1963 album jazz round the world. Bassoon, electric and acoustic, jazz, music with a groove and otherwisesax stuff too here youll see paul hanson videos of jazz, funk, rock, classical, and. Each of us has had training from some of the top bassoon educators in the united states, including arthur weisberg, norman herzberg, ben kamins, george sakakeeny and kristin wolfe jensen, and we share this collected knowledge and experience with every student. A threedimensional approach to a better band as easy as one, two, three by james d. Included in your registration for the billy cobham art of the rhythm section retreat is a ticket to the billy cobham and crosswinds project performance on saturday, july 20, 2019 at 7. William spencer took up the challenge of providing material for the serious bassoonist with the art of bassoon playing, published in 1958. Paul hanson disambiguation, paul hanson guitarist searching for paul hanson 48 found 71 total alternate case. Interview with jazz bassoonist paul hanson david m. I hope he keeps this part hidden in the future, and gives us more of voodoo suite and frolic in the land of plenty. Paul hanson is a jazz player who deserves recognition for his amazing playing, the trailblazing path hes taken the bassoon down, and the creativity of his albums, like frolic in the land of plenty.
This book will help guide you through the process of developing correct habits for posture, breathing, tone quality, and hand position. If you are interested in hearing all of the amazing things you can do with an electric bassoon, you should check out the music of paul hanson and mike rabinowitz. It will also give you information on how to take care of your instrument in order to keep it in good. The spirit of wonderful, lyrical jazz compositions comes alive in mr. Please go to forrests music and keyword search paul hanson to look. This hospital ceo started an allbassoon band to jam led zeppelin and queen.
In 2008, he was invited to perform as an electric improve bassoonist in cirque du soleils zed a resident show at. Students in the depaul bassoon studio have the unique opportunity to learn from three preeminent bassoonists working in tandem. Paul hanson is the greatest bassoon player on the face of the earth. This complete tune upwarm up program will reduce rehearsal stress and permit greater accomplishment with less effort. Hanson is widely considered as a true innovator on the bassoon, rewriting the rulebook and setting new standards for what is possible on a traditionally coded classical music instrument. Interview with jazz bassoonist paul hanson january 18, 2010 david erato what the amazing paul hanson does on bassoon an exceedingly difficult instrument to play and one almost exclusively associated with classical music is akin to what other innovators like guitarists charlie hunter and stanley jordan, banjoist bela fleck and bassist.
But via it i hope to gain a new reader somewhere found in a copy of fred. Join facebook to connect with paul hanson and others you may know. This is a music technique book designed for bassoon players wishing to improve their facility and musicality. Sri moonshine studios is happy to announce its first release, atlantis nath, recorded, mixed and edited during the period. Technique studies for jazz bassoon improvisation paul hanson is an internationally known jazz bassoon performer. Paul hanson bassoonist frolic in the land of plenty, released 18 march 2008 1.
Fowler music kirker bassoon repair landy bassoon repair also instruments, bocals, accessories. The most prolific improviser on bassoon is paul hanson who has several current cds and plays on many others including some rock bands and pop artists. Paul hanson is an american jazz bassoonist, saxophonist, and duduk player. Paul hanson is one of the worlds bestknown jazz bassoonists.
The 3d band book is a threedimensional approach to rehearsal preparation. This hospital ceo started an allbassoon band to jam. Paul hansons jazz bassoon book sax on the web forum. Paul hansons musical journey is a testament of fearless dedication to craft and creativity. Unbelievable circular breathing demonstration using his legere bassoon reed. Fine bassoon teachers are a rarity in all but cities with major symphony orchestras andor a university with a distinguished music department faculty. The book starts off very basic with the parts of the instrument. If you like the sound of the bassoon, but classical music isnt your thing, you may want to check out the work of leading jazz bassoonist paul hanson, or better yet, listen to the great yusef lateef on the tune india from his 1963 album jazz round the world. Over and last 20 years, paul has rewritten the rule book and set. Welcome to the orchestral bassoon, a digital resource that focuses on the history, performance, and pedagogy of the bassoon s most prominent orchestral excerpts. Mark kozelek with ben boye and jim white 2, an album by mark kozelek with ben boye and jim white. Paul hanson performs a semi improvised piece at the 2018 jazz jam. In 1940, paul hanson, a bookkeeper from the station, collapsed and died in his car about paul cleary american football 224 words view diff exact match in snippet view article paul hanson cleary february 7, 1922 january 8, 1996 was a professional american football end in the allamerica football conference aafc.
Making a bassoon reed, by christopher weait a two dvd set based on mr. Youll learn the signature techniques of jimi hendrix, yngwie malmsteen, randy rhoads, steve vai, edward van halen and many others through phrasebyphrase performance notes. Over the last 20 years, paul has rewritten the rule book and set new standards for what is possible on this most classical of woodwind instruments. Books videos and dvds for bassoon from forrests music. Technique studies for jazz bassoon improvisation paul hanson. The second dvd 43 minutes is finishing and finetuning a reed. Find link is a tool written by edward betts longer titles found. Keith bowen bassoon workshop also a fox dealer and used instruments. Paul hanson born january 17, 1957 is an american guitarist. Please click the link and sign up for my free blog called tips and tricks where theres more info for a rock, blues or metal guitarist than you can shake a stick at. Being involved with the bassoon in the classical music sense was fantastic, but also its. He formed bands in his hometown of seattle, washington, most notably krakatoa, silverload and max. Orchestral excerpts for bassoon a collection of authentic parts in the public domain of audition excerpts for bassoon compiled into a book. Apr 30, 20 paul hanson, a wellknown musician who worked with bela fleck on the grammywinning album outbound talks about his experiences playing with bela and other famous musicians such as eddie money, boz scaggs, the temptations and tower of power, throughout his musical career.
He is best known for his instructional series of books, cds and videos. Methods and collections for bassoon from forrests music. Paul hanson is a bay areabred worldrenowned jazz bassoonist and saxophonist known for his diverse career with artists such as bela fleck and the flecktones, cirque du soleil, davka, st josephs ballet, zenith patrol, the klezmorim, paul dresher ensemble, jonas hellborg, dennis chambers, eddie money sax soloist on take me home tonight and boz scaggs. Hard rock solos for guitar by paul hanson softcover with cd. There is a fingering chart in the back of the book to make looking up fingerings quick and easy. Paul hanson, a wellknown musician who worked with bela fleck on the grammywinning album outbound talks about his experiences playing with bela and other famous musicians such as eddie money, boz scaggs, the temptations and tower of power, throughout his musical career. German 10th oct 2018 10th dec 2018 jess button i was reading through a book called the art of bassoon playing by william spencer recently, and in the first chapter, he talks about the difference between french and german system bassoons. Retrospective by other minds executive and artistic director, charles amirkhanian. Fred bason cockney bookseller paul robinsons amazing books. A sampling of solo bassoon material taken at university of florida.
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