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This is out of the world!

Bob, I did not see this when you released. It is, however, breathtaking in beauty. Thanks a lot for such a sweet and thoughtful review.

I wish I could understand what you are saying Music Theory-wise because you do a wonderful job of talking about this song. Thank you.

Whoever had the idea to place the camera on top of the bass amp is a freakin genius.

Thanks for sharing, Bob. I'll revisit this etude today. I'll also work on keeping the fingers moving while coming up for air. That'll be a new one for me.

Thanks for doing this Bob! This inspired me to try out some new pieces since the last shop about 8 years ago, and I am blown away by how good those D'Addarios are for the price.

Check the Marantz mouthpieces

Hi Bob, I’ve been moving so have been a bit out of the loop with the transcription challenges. I wanted to say how much I have fallen in love with Another Hand, especially the first half of the album. It is just so magical, emotional and masterful. I’m sad that my peers at York University in the 70’s were so dismissive of this giant of a talent. Thanks so much for doing this tribute. See you in the virtual studio in July.

Wow Bob.....I'm gonna try that

Amazing set up ..... ❤❤❤

I love your sound ❤Bob

Try the Selmer metal lig on the Link. It’s the best by far. The stock ones are a little sloppy and inconsistent by comparison, and it’ll help altissimo.

Im diggin your new sound. Got a liveliness to it. Keep on keepin on💯🎷

what app do you use to slow down and transpose songs?

Playing a 7* with filed down 2.5 Rico Royals since the 90's. Love it. I've tried so many others and nothin's whooped it yet.

I have been using my dad’s copy of this. Original markings from 1st printing. An etude book that stands the test of time.

Bob, as a classical sax player who has more recently gone over to jazz as well, I take pleasure in hearing you talk about the 25 Daily Etudes and the alternative fingerings. These come naturally to me, and I teach them to my students in both genres. They always look surprised to see the numerous markings on my music, sometimes 3 different Bb fingerings in 1 bar! It's all down to context of course, where you're coming from and going to. I also insist on.the use of the chromatic F#...e.g..I could not imagine playing Take 5 without it (alto). I should add that my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed hearing you at Ronnie's not too long ago; the hours of technical work come through clearly.

Interesting Bob... I've never used a link. Used Dukoff D9 then after it wore out gotten a Claude lakey 9* ( cheap price lolI? Then to rovner deep V 11... Then to a DGSuperking .very bright but at the time it was fun . Trying a jody jazz 10( volume not and altisomo terrible. Using a saxscape live model now( 115.) Having goid experience with it on rigotti #4. But im curious to try an open link...in your opinion should i.?

And the one who kinda fits that description of some youngster he was referring to, I'd say is Cannonball Adderley. Very clean, very precise, and easy to understand

Great video Bob. The fact that you still use your Klosé book is encouraging. I still have all my books, though I’m not in them nearly enough.

Yes! Jay Metcalf said he almost never use the side Bb key!

Yes! It’s my mouthpiece exactly. I find it hits the perfect triangle of aspects: A- Response B-flexible sound C-feel (fun). I find unfiled reed is a must to achieve balance of tone. One can always play darker with greater ease than brighter if needed. You still sound like you, I can almost feel the inspiration coming out of horn too, if that makes any sense.

I love your tenor sound on that Link. I really believe all my favourite tenor players play them. There is an earthy sound to them that I can't explain but love! Another great video Bob thanks!

Practical sage advice advice we all need. Thank You Bob.

hi Bob great video as always! I wonder what you think of other books out there, do you have a video on that? For instance, I have the 'patterns for jazz' book by Jerry Coker et al. which is a recommended book from what I've seen in the internet, I wonder what you think about this book? For me, I found that what little extra time I have for practicing aside from playing big band charts, I better spend on transcribing (based on your recommendations and others)..

Switching and trying things is always cool. Sometimes it will open your ears up to some other ideas, influences colors and tones. Makes you play different sometimes. But… in the end, no matter how long it takes… I always go back to what I normally use 😂😂😂

Try the Jody Jazz DV metal mouthpieces, they have a number of models. You might find one that works high and low.

Great sound on your metal mouthpiece! I think this mouthpiece fits better to your playing than your previous mouthpieces. Other great players came back to their Otto Link‘s they played before (Dexter Gordon, Coltrane …..). I bought a new Super D (8) from Retro Revival and it feels and sounds great. Very consistent, perfect quality. Better than me old refaced Otto Link STM 8*! Thank‘s a lot for your content and playing 😊😊 +Abo Cooky

Hey, suddenly you join the « good old tenor clan », thinking of Benny Golson or Stanley Turrentine, with their amazing tone in the low range. I’m a long time Link STM fan, certainly not by accident. Currently playing a Vandoren metal V16, one of the very consistant reincarnations of good old Links.

Omg Kid A.😭 The Best.❤ That opening Juno 106 riff is so iconic. It’s the jazzers’ ultimate rock album 🤣

I've thought of Eva as the greatest female singer of all time for over 20 years. I know and love all these songs. I fell in love with her in 2000. She kills my soul. No one else does that.

Babe wake up, new bob reynolds video dropped 🔥🔥🔥🔥 amazing as always!!

MAESTRO AT WORK TQ

Hello Bob, from France. I noticed that you don’t articulate as it is written on the book...

I've probably said it before but the Retro Revival pieces are amazing playing copies of the vintage links!

Hi Bob, your videos practicing really help me to focus properlly. Really appretiate!!!

What about the Staccato Markings, Bob? Still want to “cut the tongue out“…? 😉 In my opinion it is still (also) a great exercise to execute those staccato markings, because that way you‘re practicing to use your tongue and articulation accurately at the same time… 🤷‍♂️

Love your content Please read the book the war of art by Pressfield, what your describing w/r to doing other things instead of practicing is called resistance. It’s a great short read

Nice video man. I still say you try getting that Link refaced before saying it’s not the one. What’s to lose? Well, $150-200 or whatever, but you know what I mean! And try a Selmer lig (that classic silver 3 band 2 screw M404) or a Rovner Versa with it before writing it off. I dunno, I just think there’s some indefinable alchemy magic between a VI and a STM. Totally prejudice comment there coming from the 8* Florida OL mk VI guy, but hey, it worked for Trane, Wayne, Brecker, Grossman, Dexter, Hank, etc, why not you?? 😊

NY Link is ❤️

Great reminder to never let the etude/study books get dusty! Whether it’s Klose, Bozza, Ferling, Bassi, Rascher, Gornston, or even the 1908 reprint of “The World’s Edition Universal Method for Saxophone” by Paul de Ville, there are fantastic gems in the pages to keep under the fingers. It’s difficult to evaluate hard rubber with metal mouthpieces because metal resonates more and increases bone conduction. A thicker bite pad on a metal mouthpiece may help reduce the conduction. It always comes down to what feels right and is comfortable. While the 3rd-4th octave is where the money’s at, the lush lower octave is beautiful on the Link.

Ha! This is a GREAT book. My teacher 'way back in about '72 had me get #3 up to mm=208 (as16th notes). Took me a lotta work. I had to tear it down to 80 three times-I got uneven at about mm= 160. And even with 16 year old synapses, some days I could only get to about 192. Now? Yikes. Still after it. Another great video, Mr. Reynolds!

Love ya Bro!

Thank you Bob.

I practice etudes…. I use the old familiar Ferling book. There are some killer technical super human feats in there for me! But 60 bpm is usually where I start! I love etudes. Not sure why. The easier they seem, the harder they really are. The classical musician in me aims for absolute perfection. (But I rarely get there) Anyway….. thanks for the gear update. I do want to hear what piece you land on. Thanks for the great videos, Bob. Always a pleasure and always something to learn!!

You should definitely look into having that 7* opened, that looks like an older edition of the links, which are generally better and more highly regarded

I Learn without metronome, and Practice with metronome! Learn out of time, then Practice in Time!! How about that?

Great video; really appreciate your ideas in this one. Klose is near and dear to so many of us!! Side note: George is really looking well… so tall now 🌿

FYI - You should check out Olegario Diaz's books.