'In Dreams' (Chris Knowles)

‘In Dreams’ (Chris Knowles)

Here is another tune by Chris Knowles, which he was kind enough to ask me to play Tenor on. Chris has called this one “In Dreams”. The melody is by Chris with my improv...

'Maple Walk' an original tune.

‘Maple Walk’ an original tune.

Here is an original tune by Chris Knowles, which he was kind enough to ask me to play Tenor on. I have called it ‘Maple Walk’. The melody is by Chris with my improvised...

Nuclear Cross

Nuclear Cross

This is a CD created by Dave Whyatt, Dave is a Guitarist and having heard me play on Homeland by Steve Baron asked if I would play on a couple of tracks. This track is called Adeus...

Reflections

Reflections

This is my regular gigging band, more in the mainstream Jazz genre, this album features classic jazz numbers with Colette on vocals. I’m very pleased with the way this came out. ...

Homeland

Homeland

Sideman on this CD, Stephen is a terrific Bass player and asked if I could add Saxes to his tracks, as it turned out I played more Soprano than Tenor. Great CD with a hint of Weath...

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‘In Dreams’ (Chris Knowles)
Mar 23, 2013 | by Derek | No Comments | Read →

Here is another tune by Chris Knowles, which he was kind enough to ask me to play Tenor on. Chris has called this one “In Dreams”. The melody is by Chris with my improv...

‘Maple Walk’ an original tune.
Feb 28, 2013 | by Derek | No Comments | Read →

Here is an original tune by Chris Knowles, which he was kind enough to ask me to play Tenor on. I have called it ‘Maple Walk’. The melody is by Chris with my improvised...

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Greg Fishman ‘Hip Licks for Saxophone’
Jan 10, 2013 | by Derek | 2 Comments | Read →

Greg Fishman –“Hip Licks for Saxophone”           I never think of my playing as ‘hip’ and as Greg’s website described this book as a source fo...

Haynes Saxophone Manual
Jul 18, 2012 | by Derek | No Comments | Read →

Review of the Haynes Saxophone Manual written by Stephen Howard. Price at May 2012 = £13.99 at Amazon.co.uk. Those of you reading this and are old enough will remember the Haynes ...


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  • ‘Fields of Pinchbeck’ – Soprano Saxophone

    Here is a track featuring my Soprano Saxophone with piano accompaniment, lashings of reverb and some delay. Soprano Saxophone - Yamaha YSS475 Jody Jazz HR* 8 Soprano Sax mouthpiec...

  • The Corinthian Sea

    By Chance I came across Alison Doyle (AllieDee) on Soundcloud and really liked her solo piano tracks, one track I felt would be good to add Sax to, so I asked if I could add my Sax...

About Derek G Head

Derek Head is a Sax player Jazz, Blues, Minimalist


Sax Tips

Ligatures
Ligatures

  Ligatures Ligatures, or ‘ligs’ are the method by which saxophone or in clarinet reeds are kept in place on the mouthpiece, their sole purpose is to hold the reed...

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My Equipment

Tenor
Tenor

P Mauriat  PMXT – 66RUL Phil Barone Hollywood 8 (2001) Mouthpiece Morgan Fry Floridated Otto Link STM 7* Mouthpiece FL Ultimate Ligature Rico Jazz Select  2M Unfile...

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Reviews

Greg Fishman ‘Hip Licks for Saxophone’
Greg Fishman 'Hip Licks for Saxophone'

Greg Fishman –“Hip Licks for Saxophone”           I never think of my playing as ‘hip’ and as Greg’s website described this book as a source fo...

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‘In Dreams’ (Chris Knowles)
'In Dreams' (Chris Knowles)

Here is another tune by Chris Knowles, which he was kind enough to ask me to play Tenor on. Chris has called this one “In Dreams”. The melody is by Chris with my improv...

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Derek

‘Fields of Pinchbeck’ – Soprano Saxophone

Here is a track featuring my Soprano Saxophone with piano accompaniment, lashings of reverb and some delay. Soprano Saxophone - Yamaha YSS475 Jody Jazz HR* 8 Soprano Sax mouthpiec...

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