James
Houlik "I am really impressed with
the consistency of these reeds. In fact, I can't
remember finding so many quality reeds in a single
box ever "I'm looking for a dark, robust sound, and
the Superial "DC" provides exactly what I need. My
concert activities range from recitals to concerto
dates with orchestras and bands, to pop shows and I
need a reed that can cover a broad territory... I'm
delighted I now have the Alexander Superial "DC"
reeds to depend on. The Alexander Superial "DC" reed
is just what the doctor ordered....consistent and
responsive. I need a reed that will allow me to
achieve a tone with warmth and darkness, without
being stuffy, and I've found it in the Superial
"DC". It is comforting to know that I now have a
source for excellent reeds, with the qualities and
consistency that I have long hoped for. The
Alexander Superial "DC" gives me exactly the
combination of warmth of tone without having to
compromise response and power." UPDATE
10 years after playing Alexander Reeds: "I've been
playing on Alexander D.C. reeds for more than a
decade, and I continue to be delighted with their
performance. These consistent reeds are
responsive and long lasting. With my
Alexanders I am able to manage the register
extremes that are an intrinsic part of the music
that I perform, and I look forward to many more
years with them as a part of my equipment team!" We are most honored that the man critically acclaimed as being the leading classical tenor saxophonist in the world, James Houlik, has just joined us as an Alexander Classical Artist. Hailed by the Washington Post as "The Andres Segovia of the Tenor Saxophone" , James Houlik has not only been lauded worldwide for his virtuosic performances, but also for his pioneering efforts on behalf of the instrument, which have resulted in the composition of over 70 original concert works from such illustrious composers as Morton Gould, Robert Ward, and Russel Peck, among others. From a performance at the White House to solo appearances with orchestras in New York, Chicago, London, Berlin, Prague, etc. and recitals in the music capitols of the world, James Houlik has almost single handedly carved a niche for the tenor saxophone in the classical and concert worlds. After studying with 20th century saxophone
legend Sigurd Rascher, Houlik's steadily gained
recognition in an area of concert saxophone that had
been hitherto widely neglected...tenor saxophone
repertoire. In time, he was garnering critical praise
with comments such as: "A performance that might exhaust one's
superlatives " (Washington Post) |
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