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Saxophonist Christoph Irniger: Finding Your Voice in Modern Jazz, Ep. 268

Saxophonist Christoph Irniger: Finding Your Voice in Modern Jazz, Ep. 26823. Apr.1 Std. 27 Min.

What does it really take to find your sound in today's jazz world?   In Ep. 268, saxophonist Christoph Irniger shares his journey; from his musical beginnings to developing a personal voice through composition, tone, and deep listening.   Below is a detailed timestamp to guide your listening: 00:00 Musical beginning

11:30 Books that helped his playing

13:32 Artists that inspired him

26:10 Feeling rhythm and the pulse

27:36 Writing and playing his own compositions

29:59 Swiss jazz scene

36:14 Utilizing the online world in exposing his work

45:09 How he came up with the title "Dry Sensation"

46:05 Listen to "Dry Sensation"

54:31 A tip for using long tones to get into the changes

55:35 Joe Allard tone exercise

57:01 Listen and reflect to "Abandoned Eggs In a Pan"