Musical Interlude: A Little Country Romance
Some musical mirth from a recent Western-themed Valentine’s day banquet at our sending church. The artists are my bro Daniel (trombone) and Yours Truly (sax).
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Best of Brazil: A Brasileirinho/Aquarela do Brasil Mashup in Berlin
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Musical Interlude: Some Recent Saxophone Goodness from Yours Truly
Although I have not been doing as much with it as I used to, my saxophone has not been entirely dormant over the last few months. On our recent trip to Ceará I got together with a good friend of mine for a little jam session, and we managed to record a couple of pieces….
Musical Interlude: Our New Wind Ensemble
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Best of Brazil: Music on the Streets of Old São Luís
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Best of Brazil: Tico Tico in the Orchestra
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