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Matthew Stone
Приєднався 11 жов 2006
Wow, thank you! 15,000 subscribers and 7.5 million views is some going!
My name is Matthew Stone, I live in Leicestershire, England. I'm a saxophonist, playing throughout the region in various bands. I try to play out at pubs, clubs, weddings and parties as often as I can.
I started off as a child playing the flute and then guitar. The saxophone came later in life, a first short spell in my early 20's, then a renewed interest about 8 years ago. The guitar has been constant, as well as love for jazz, particularly West Coast jazz from the 50's. That came from Dad, and my Mum is a very creative person too!
Playing the saxophone is a spare time thing for me, I have an important day-job, so I apologise If I can't answer all your questions. Please don't ask me for backing tracks or sheet music. I pay for mine, and I think everybody should or there would be no musicians left!
I’m taking a break from posting at the moment, work is a priority- plus I’m “woodshedding” on the guitar!
My name is Matthew Stone, I live in Leicestershire, England. I'm a saxophonist, playing throughout the region in various bands. I try to play out at pubs, clubs, weddings and parties as often as I can.
I started off as a child playing the flute and then guitar. The saxophone came later in life, a first short spell in my early 20's, then a renewed interest about 8 years ago. The guitar has been constant, as well as love for jazz, particularly West Coast jazz from the 50's. That came from Dad, and my Mum is a very creative person too!
Playing the saxophone is a spare time thing for me, I have an important day-job, so I apologise If I can't answer all your questions. Please don't ask me for backing tracks or sheet music. I pay for mine, and I think everybody should or there would be no musicians left!
I’m taking a break from posting at the moment, work is a priority- plus I’m “woodshedding” on the guitar!
September Song on Alto Sax
One of my favourite tunes. The major/minor changes, the pretty melody... blimey... I hope I do I justice. This is the 2nd time out for the 1938 Selmer BA alto, the C sharp is tricky to keep in tune, but I'm getting there. Recording setup is a Rode NT2A into a Focusrite ISA One then a Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 usb interface. Recorded on a prehistoric iMac with logic pro, a bit of compression and reverb. Backing is from Hal Leonard real books. Mouthpiece is a Aizen GR 5, basically a Gregory copy. Thank you for all the supportive comments, I'm not a pro, I have day job, but I do love practising and playing when time allows!
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Little Waltz on a 1939 Selmer Balanced Action Alto
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I'n not much into equipment, but I did have an opportunity to buy this lovely horn recently, I'm still working on my tuning and the ergonomics are a little odd at first. This is such a pretty Ron Carter tune, my Bb pad start sticking a short while in, so apologies for any odd notes. My mouthpiece is an Aizen GR with just a 5 tip opening, a very clean sound.
It Could Happen To You - Matthew Stone Soprano Sax (Van Heusen Standard)
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I did this about 11 years ago on tenor and sop, but felt the urge to have another go :-) Pretty Tune. Sorry it has been a while, life gets in the way sometimes
I Talk! (about recording yourself in one take, tone, embouchure and other stuff)
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There is a bit of a bio as well, I ramble.... and say FUNDAMENTAL way too much :-)
Some Other Time, Soprano Sax
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Some soprano noodling. Great tune, for me the Tony Bennet/Bill Evans version is the best. Sorry it has been a while, and that I can't answer all of your emails, but things are a little hectic here, three children in the house plus a demanding job!!!
"Hello Roland" Matthew Stone Soprano Sax, Guitar and Keys
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I've gone all electronic! Aaaaah! Not really, just a bit of fun, and I'm awful on the piano. I've always loved and owned synths since the mid 80's. Maybe one day I'll combine them a bit more sucessfully than this... just riffing on one bass line!
The Girl From Ipanema 2016 (Rio '16) Matthew Stone on Tenor Sax
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I never get bored of playing this tune, and I hope you don't get bored of hearing it :-) Here is a version to celebrate the Rio 16 Olympic games.... I'm a bit late, but still in time for the equally impressive Paralympians. Backing from Aebersold Volume 98.
Lullaby of Birdland on Soprano Sax
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I'm testing my new gopro session camera that my lovely Mellers got me for by Birthday... it's great! Backing on this was downloaded from Itunes, its quite laid back for this song, which I like, it's performed by Michael Supnick & Michele Ariodante. the original tune, of course, is by George Shearing. Hope you enjoy this. It's not an easy tune to be inventive over.
Meditation (Jobim) Matthew Stone Tenor Sax
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This tune is a new find, backing track from the Aebersold Vol 98 CD
Imagination on Alto Sax
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Happy New Year to you all! Sorry it's been a while, lots of family stuff on. Here is one of my favourite tunes, made famous for us alto players by Art Pepper. Backing track by Aebersold, it's one chorus too many in my opinion, so apologies for the length
Triste, On Tenor Sax
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A great tune, it's a long backing track though (aebersold's bossa) so apologies for 6 minutes of noodling. Thank you for listening and your constant support
Only Trust Your Heart, Tenor Sax, Matthew Stone
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Sorry for the lack of videos recently, there has not been a tune that has grabbed me.... until now! Hope you like this one...
Song for Strayhorn on Soprano Sax
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A haunting tune, I came across this on a Hal Leonard play-a-long. One of Mulligan's prettiest tunes, and that's saying something!
Moonlight in Vermont
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It has been a very long time, so sorry, family and work have got in the way, I still play when I can, but it is half an hour grabbed here and there. I don't feel as if I bring much to the tune, its played fairly straight, but sometimes it just works.
My Foolish Heart, Matthew Stone Tenor sax
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Sorry it has been a while, busy with family life! Hope you like this one, a pretty tune.
A Weaver of Dreams on Tenor and Alto Sax
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A Weaver of Dreams on Tenor and Alto Sax
Polka Dots and Moonbeams on Tenor Sax
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Polka Dots and Moonbeams on Tenor Sax
"A Ballad" (for Melanie) on Tenor sax by Matthew Stone
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"A Ballad" (for Melanie) on Tenor sax by Matthew Stone
Line for Lyons on Tenor Sax, Matthew Stone
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Line for Lyons on Tenor Sax, Matthew Stone
Watch what happens, on Tenor and Alto Sax
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Watch what happens, on Tenor and Alto Sax
The Shadow of Your Smile (take 2) Tenor Sax, Matthew Stone
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The Shadow of Your Smile (take 2) Tenor Sax, Matthew Stone
I Can't Get Started on Tenor Sax, Matthew Stone
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I Can't Get Started on Tenor Sax, Matthew Stone
The Things We Did Last Summer, Tenor Sax
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The Things We Did Last Summer, Tenor Sax
I'm a fool to want you, on tenor sax
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I'm a fool to want you, on tenor sax
Thanks for sharing this video, my friend. I find your style and sound very helpful to this old Blues and R&B saloon player. I've taken some dates in Tokyo next month and been told one of my gigs will include quite a few Bossa Nova tunes. So, I'll be "shedding" this a few other tunes. Thanks again for the help.
Ian muy buena versión de esta canción de los Beatles
Bravo Maestro !!!! hace tiempo que no veia un video suyo .... por cierto muy inspirado en Paul Desmond !!!
Hey Mathew, great playing
Love your long tone modulations in the low register. Very special ❤
Great sound and intonation.
Could you tell me what sax and kit you use? Thank you! Very good interpretation, sound expression
Could you tell me what sax and kit you use? Thank you! Very good interpretation, sound expression
Me podrías decir que saxo y kit usas? Gracias! Muy buena interpretación, sonido , expresión.
Man, your tone is FANTASTIC!
Very nice
Only ever listened to your playing before..nice to hear you speak,..very interesting take on your approach to bettering one's playing...look forward to more tutorials..
Great version. Keep playing. I try to play only by ear, but I dont spend much time in it because of other things in life, but I do love pretty music and can appreciate the talent and effort to play so. Love it .
Hey, Matthew. Love your version of this tune. Saw some of your explanations of your studies and trials in learning the sax. I do slightly similar and understand your point of view to trying to play at all. Let alone being a pro. Like me, I can see you love the music, but I can say you play well compared to me for sure. Keep playing !!!!! It's a beautiful art and hobby. Sounds great to me . Also, your version of The girl from Iponima, did I spell that right??? Sounds great.
bravissimo!!!
You've improved! (not that you weren't good before).. I've listened to a bunch of your work from ten years ago.. I think the emotional communication and story telling aspects are really good here, and the ornamentation is very fluid and tasteful.. very nice!
Plz, come back!
Excelente
Just beautiful.
Marvelous take! Take five!
One of my favorites tunes also. I’m learning Dexter Gordon’s version. Hope you don’t mind that I borrow some lines from your rendition. Well done. Thanks for sharing!
What mouthpeace you use?
Style and sound: Matthew Stone * Nino Tempo * Spike Robinson * Stan Getz * Aubrun Graves ...
Hi, this is your last video. Is everything ok?
Hi Matthew, you are an amazing player. Just wanted you to know how much joy you bring.
Beautiful, relaxed, swinging! 😉
This was absolutely beautiful ❤
Where's you?
espectacular!! 👏👏
smooth like butter
Great player, very good soprano sound 👏👏👏
Nice! His sound is close to yours. I'm back in town since yesterday, from Chicago!
Bonjour auriez vous un partition de cette impro exceptionnellllllleeee
Beautiful tone
Great job as always.
Manha de carnaval 🫶🫶
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Great, Love it
Do you have Instagram?
Very nice sir. Where can I find the play along and sheet music you are using.
Very tasty!
Matt, what a great player 👏👏👏
Tanx man
I need the sheet for this!😭😍
Does anyone know what's the model of this sax?
I’ll be listening more, I liked it. 🎼🎷😃
Beautiful
Fantastic!
Wooonderfullll. Beautiful your play sax. I love it very much your work musical. Amazing💎🎶💎💎🌹🎶💎
Bravo