“I have been a friend and fan of Ed Joffe for 40 years and I feel he is one of the world’s most knowledgeable and dedicated woodwind specialists. He defines what it means to be called a “complete musician.” I feel his recent “Woodwind Doubling” book is the most comprehensive study on the art of Continue reading →
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“If you are a woodwind doubler, stop practicing until you obtain a copy of Ed Joffe’s ground breaking book so that you can figure out what the heck you are doing and why.” —Lawrence Feldman, New York Studio & Recording Artist
“I highly recommend this text for anyone interested in making woodwind-doubling part of his or her musical career. The information in this book goes to the heart of musical woodwind doubling.”
“This comprehensive volume, rich with artistic and commercial applications, is sure to become the bible for both aspiring and established woodwind players.”
“This is the most tangible work ever done on this topic and will always prove to be a valuable reference in my teaching studio at Temple University and wherever/whomever I might be in a position to guide.”
“If you are a woodwind doubler, stop practicing until you obtain a copy of Ed Joffe’s ground breaking book so that you can figure out what the heck you are doing and why.”
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“It is the only text that I have seen that deals completely and exclusively with this subject.” —Gary Foster, Legendary Studio/Jazz Doubler
“This comprehensive volume, rich with artistic and commercial applications, is sure to become the bible for both aspiring and established woodwind players.” —Ted Nash, Jazz Artist, Vanguard Jazz Orchestra
Woodwind Doubling for Saxophone, Clarinet & Flute by Ed Joffe is a wonderful documentation of this musical art form. I particularly enjoyed the opening chapters involving the history of doublers dating as far back as the 1300’s to present day. I found this opening section very detailed and informative. Part 2 deals with the nuts Continue reading →
“I’m ALWAYS learning new information from your Book on woodwind doubling! You have covered so many great woodwind players and discussed their styles and where they performed and other details…I use it with my UCLA students at every lesson!” —Gary Gray, Professor Emeritus of Clarinet, UCLA
“The book cuts no corners in a field that jointly specializes, yet is a common area for so many working woodwind players…. Joffe stresses acquiring performance skills in a variety of styles which is essential advice to a student or working doubler. This is the only way that success, both in working and musical fulfillment, Continue reading →