Saxophone Giants: Dexter Gordon

Teen boys today can be some of the most difficult people to shop for. Their likes and dislikes tend to change often. However, there are some great things that you can stick in their Christmas stockings that are sure to please them. Here are 8 stocking stuffer ideas for teen boys.

Now, use a saxophone cookie cutter to cut out the Saxophone on the sheet cake. Simply press the cookie cutter in like you would cookie dough. Pop the saxophone out and lay them on a flat surface.

Nations. Does the coloring used in the flag of a specific nation appeal to you? Does a particular nation holds a special meaning for you? Maybe you are drawn to the language of a specific nation, or perhaps you love the contours of the letters used in that language? Maybe you could have a favorite quotation or saying translated into such language. Perhaps the practices of a specific nation call to you?

Classic music: this type of music includes chamber, choral pieces as well as music requires a full orchestra. Classical music may also refer to the native and folk music of any country. The styles vary greatly depending upon available instruments.

Skeptics said when an English company introduced Time Out New York in the mid 1990s as a stateside version of Time Out London there was no place for it in New York. The Voice was already hip and outrageous. But timing is everything.

I’ve actually worked with Disney, Dreamworks and Pixar Animation Studios doing sound generation and some music tracking. That experience was great it taught me how to fuse sounds together to make totally unique sounds that can be used in multiple settings. Some of the sounds I’ve created are used in music workstations such as Yamaha, Korg, Reason. Honestly, the list goes on and on. Many sound samples I, and my team created, have been used in various movies and music programs.

The action moves to Grant Park Sept. 3 from noon to about 4:30 p.m. on three stages and to the Petrillo Music Shell from 5 to 9:30p.m. with Orbert Davis’ Philharmonic Ensemble at 7:10 p.m. and Cassandra Wilson appearing at 8:30 p.m.