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Rejuvenating Jazz / Music in our town of Bellingham
We have begun to work closely with Western Washington University to rejuvenate jazz/music in the Bellingham area. We are excited to combine our resources a bring the highest caliber of music to town.
The Chuck Israels Trio
Our first endeavor together will be a collaborative event brought together by WWU's own Chuck Israels.
Bill Dobbins (piano), Doug Wamble (guitar), Julian MacDonough (drums) and our special guest
 Keith McKelley playing a DURGA on tenor sax, have been brought together to join Chuck on bass for this June 4th event.
This is very unique and intimate Jazz performance opportunity.
More information can be found at:
The Chuck Israels Trio.
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Terry Harrington
(aka Lisa Simpson)
We are excited to have Terry Harrington as our newest DURGA endorser.
Terry is famous for playing saxophone for Lisa on The Simpsons, being nominated three consecutive years for the "Most Valuable" all-around woodwind doubler, and publishing a highly acclaimed book on Advanced Jazz Improvisation and Polytonality called "The Way I See It".
Here is a fun site about the Musical genius of the Simpsons.
Mike Parlett
Mike is a finalist in the sixth annual 2009 Capital Jazz Challenge Competition. We are proud to have Mike as an endorser and wish him the very best in the competition finals.
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"Hello, I recently obtained a vintage Brilhart designed by Arnold Brilhart alto mouthpiece stamped 4 on the table.
I'd like to know if this mouthpiece is plastic or hard rubber, and if there is any difference in the maintenance of this relatively perfect condition mouthpiece. Thank you for you time, also are there any field tests to determining whether a mouthpiece is hard rubber or plastic?", asked Prezleapsin.
Theo answered, "Brilhart plastic mouthpieces always had a bite plate insert, so if your mouthpiece has an insert it is plastic; if it does not, it is hard rubber.
If you sand a small portion .."
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State of Affairs 18 Months Later
Tom writes, "It has been a bit over 18 months since I wrote my last State of Affairs for Theo Wanne Classic Mouthpieces. We have come a long way since introducing our first mouthpiece, the tenor AMMA, in summer of 2007. In that time, we have:
 Completed our tenor sax Pro-Line models: DURGA, KALI, AMMA, PARVATI and AMBIKA.
Introduced many innovative products: pressure plates, measuring devices, ligatures, Stable Wood mouthpieces.
Had three Patents approved with three more patents pending.
Won the endorsement hearts of the top musicians in the world.
Grown our dealer network worldwide.
This is now my 5th year in the music industry. I grow fonder of it every day.
I have met too many wonderful people to count. And..."
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If a Theo Wanne Classic Mouthpieces Dealer is not available in your area, please ask your favorite music stores to contact us about joining our family of dealers. Or, pass along their names and we will be happy to contact them.
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