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What
the artists are saying about...
 Rachel Z —Charles Lloyd—Phil Woods—Virginia Mayhew—Bennie Maupin—Lew Tabackin—Joe Lovano—Charles McPherson—Bennie Wallace—Hans Dulfer—Jenny Hill—Jerry Bergonzi—Dave Woodford—Bert Wilson—Chuck Zeuren—Artt Frank—Claire Daly—Ernie Krivda—Kenny Brooks—Jeff Coffin—Bootsie Barnes—Jim Spake—David Schnitter—Bobby Zankel—Eric Person—Ivo Perelman—Charley Gerard—Loren Pickford—Michael Marcus—Scott Lee—Roger Rosenberg—Ray Pizzi—Jimmy Carpenter—Antoine Roney—Sweet Sue Terry—Carol Chaikin—Arnie Krakowsky—Allison Miller—Michael Brecker—Tom Alexander |
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TIM PRICE PLAYS WITH COMPELLING ENERGY AND FEELING THAT IS EVOCATIVE
OF ONE OF THE FUTURE GREATS OF JAZZ " |
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"Tim Price continues to explore and develop his deeply personal
approach to music. Through the years his persistence, determination
and passion has enabled him to create a stellar reputation as a multiple
woodwind master, composer, producer, author and last but not least educator.
Tim is one of the best musicians active today and I'm happy to say he's
my friend...."
-Bennie Maupin |
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"My man Tim and I go way back. We first met at Berklee College
Of Music in the early 70's and were tight from the start. He's one of
the most soulful people in my life with a love and passion for jazz
and the saxophone that's his whole being. His thirst for knowledge and
sharing his discoveries through publishing books of transcriptions,
improvisational concepts, and poetry is inspiring to say the least.
Tim's study of the entire woodwind family is also rare in today's world
of one dimensional musicians. He's all about the joyous journey and
expression of music, into it's deepest history and always about today!!
Keep tellin' your story my brother....I'm listening hard...."
-Joe Lovano |
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"In
these dark days of jazz, when stars are created in publicity departments,
Tim Price is a breath of fresh air. As a musician Tim has developed
a high level of craftsmanship on several woodwind instruments, something
unheard-of in our time. As a teacher Tim brings to his students a rare
understanding of the history of the music and an on-going innovative
search for ways to learn. Perhaps most importantly, Tim has the gift
of being a great listener. I'm always inspired by Tim Price- the artist,
the teacher, the lover of music, the entertainer."
-Bennie Wallace |
"Tim Price is a gift to the saxophone community--he is constantly
sharing his jazz finds, is very active in the jazz education field, and,
most importantly, swings and funks his butt off!" -Jenny Hill |
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Tim Price is the only guy I know who could hang with Phil Woods and
Little Richard at the same time! He's the ultimate student of the horn,
and understands the importance of tone, melody and feel as well as technique
better than any other woodwind player on the planet. You cast a very
long shadow, my friend. "
-Dave "Woody" Woodford |
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"Tim Price is a living lexicon of the music ,....Not only a virtuoso
performer(truly a Monster) on all reed instruments(including Bassoon),
he also posesses one of the widest knowledge of the language and compositions
of the music.
He's also a genuinely nice guy a great teacher, and my close friend-THANKS TIM - for everything.....Groove and Swing.." -Bert (Wheelz) Wilson |
"Tim Price is a modern tenor player deserving of the same accolades
bestowed upon the most successful musicians of our time. His dedication,
enthusiasm and undying love of jazz music is unsurpassed by no one.
He is an artist who's thirst for creativity has resulted in he being
one of the "Baddest" reed players on the planet. As a drummer
who has performed with Tim on numerous occasions I can only say that
"Time is of the essence!" In Tim's case, the word "Time"
has a double meaning. His concept of playing "Time" is one
of the most enjoyable to play along with....and because of this..."His
Time will come!" LOOK OUT!,
-Chuck Zeuren |
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"I have performed with just about every major bop and jazz saxophone
player during the last 55 years - including Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt,
Jimmy Heath, Dexter Gordon, Harold Land, Art Pepper, Hank Crawford,
Gerry Mulligan and Sal Nistico to name but a few. And each one of these
cats had a uniqueness of their own, and, they could swing! There's another
cat out there with a uniqueness of his own, and he too, like the above
mentioned, can also swing. His name is TIM PRICE and he's a definite
throw back to the greatest era in jazz, bebop! Tim Price has it all.
He knows the recipe. He knows how to cook, and knows how , when and
where to add the right ingredients. ie... shading, color, hues, dynamic
restraint, and most important of all, great time and proper placement.
TIM PRICE would have been right at home playing with all the rest of
us cats on 52nd Street. TIM PRICE is one of the FEW saxophone players
who really excites me. Cats like Tim are born not made."
Artt Frank- longtime drummer with Chet Baker |
"Tim Price embodies jazz. he lives it, and has been generously
sharing it in a "back room" kind of way. it's time for him
to be heard. "old school bop" to "greasy funk" to
"god knows what the hell else he'll come up with".(electric
jazz bassoon maybe? )
watch out for this stealth madman. like real jazz, tim is full of suprises." -Claire Daly |
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"For me, Tim Price is like Ultraman of the Saxophone. He does it
ALL so well, from his inspirational playing to his heavy commitment
to teaching. I'm a huge fan of TP's, no one has more energy and enthusiasm
for the saxophone and jazz tradition. Thanks for getting your website
up. -You know I'll be a regular visitor!"
-Kenny Brooks |
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"As jazz educators go, Tim has got to be one of the most thorough
in his knowledge of and love and respect for the rich history of the
jazz tradition in saxophone. What's really rare though, is for an educator
to be such a MONSTER on every imaginable reed instrument!! Tim has a
unique and true voice on every ax I've heard him on, as at home on tenor
in an organ trio as he is on solo bass clarinet, or in a bebop quartet,
or on electric bassoon. Worry-free playing at its most musical, the
world needs to hear Tim Price"!
-Jim Spake |
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"Tim Price is a man of great depth and unlimited curiosity-he is
the only person i know who can explain and musically illustrate the
concepts of such different artists as gene ammons, jimmy lyons, artie
shaw, maceo parker with equal amounts of love and insight.
-his playing on all of the saxophones, bassoon, nagaswaram, clarinets...is filled with passsion, wisdom, swing and the blues--he is a great friend and a very funny soulful human being---" -BOBBY ZANKEL |
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Tim is perhaps the most consumate all-round reed player we have on today's
scene. A superior saxophonist, bass clarinetist, esoteric flautist and
improviser. Tim has also, in a larger sweeping sense become a teacher
to a whole generation of saxophonists out there, with his articles,
freely offered pages of interesting chordal, scalular and non-chordal
excercises, freqent observations on the sax websites etc etc. He is
a saxophonis't's saxophonist, a musician's musician and a big soul'd
and big hearted presence on today's struggling jazz scene...in a word,
the greatest!"
-Loren Pickford |
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"Tim Price is the real deal: He is thoroughly grounded in the history
of the music and equally committed to exploring new ways of playing.
His enthusiasm and openness for all kinds of music is exemplary and
contagious. We can play a free improvisation together, slide into a
Bebop tune and have a ball in both worlds. Tim has a true jazz Spirit
-- a great love for the music and the musicians."
Scott Lee...Bassist |
"I've known Tim Price for over 25 years, ever since our days as
students in Boston.He is a jazz musician who plays with enormous sincerity
and integrity on all the saxophones as well as (believe it or not} bassoon.
He is a dedicated educator who has written numerous studies for saxophone
and transcribed many solos. He has also taught privately for years.
For me personally, I think of Tim as a wonderful and generous colleague,
a source of encouragement and inspiration in a diffucult and often heartless
business.
Thanks Tim for all you contribute." -Roger Rosenberg |
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"A rare combination of world class-player and gifted teacher, Tim
Price brings to whatever he does a lifetime of serious dedication to
his craft, and a musical perspective that encompasses and respects all
genres. I can't overstate his effect on my playing; I consider myself
fortunate to have the opportunity to hear him play, study with him,
and hang out with him, and I now count him as a friend as well as a
mentor."
-Jimmy Carpenter ( saxist with blues legend Jimmy Thackery ) |
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"Tim is a great saxophone player and a scholar! He is very proficient
in what ever he chooses musically and as a teacher of music. I really
love the transcriptions he did on Coleman Hawkins. I think that is the
way a transcriptions should be. You can tell he's very dedicated to
what he does."
-Antoine Roney |
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Price can 'walk the bar' on tenor, and then play bassoon, flute or clarinet
at your grandmother's tea party. He is a rarity amongst
musicians: a player whose virtuosity is matched only by his versatility. He's a great communicator who always reaches out to help others. I recommend him often" - Sweet Sue Terry |
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"Tims
playing is on top right across the board. Swing, Bebop to Modern.His
knowledge of the music and great chops will get him through any situation.!!!
His sense of form is awesome.Combine that with his blues roots and his
love of music you get one fierce player on any bandstand.WOW!!!!!!"
-Arnie Krakowsky |
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Being a drummer, I am always seeking energetic, rhythmic and passionate
horn players to join in on my musical journey. Tim is a perfect "traveling
partner"...a drummers dream come true! He swings hard and plays
with intense passion. He speaks through his horn, conveying his love
of creative music and rhythmic mastery."
-Allison Miller |
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"My friend Tim Price is a player of true talent and versatility in the very competitive world of professional saxophone. As if it isn't hard enough to master just one or two of the saxophones, Tim has the rare ability to play ALL the woodwinds, every model of single and double reeds, with equal agility and skill which is an incredible accomplishment in and of itself. However in Tim has something musical to say on each one of these instruments. And there is an infectious sense of warmth, humor and enthusiasm that comes through his recordings and performances which just makes you feel good when you listen because you know these qualities reflect the inner man. Tim knows how to either get down on a burning or intense tune or go deep in the musical reflection of a ballad. As well as this, Tim has graciously passed on his deep knowledge of jazz and its tradition to a countless number of students and its quite obvious that he really cares about passing on the torch, not just making money. Having hung out with and learned from some legendary players himself, Tim has unselfishly assisted so many young players through his private teaching and music method books and this in turn has helped to keep the spirit of the saxophone alive. Also it should be mentioned that Tim is an excellent writer/reviewer...Instead of being the type of critic who might in reality be a frustrated musician with an ax to grind, one who goes out of his way to disparage some player's CD, Tim on the other hand, a real master of jazz and the saxophone, takes the opposite tack...looking at the positive aspects of a player's content and intent and he has the true knowledge to back his comments. When
all is said and done, it simply comes down to this; the world of jazz
and woodwinds is better off for having a caring professional of high
standards and talent like Tim Price in its ranks." |
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