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Saxophone Sextet The Moanin' Frogs; Making Saxophone Chamber Music Fun and Unique, Ep 254

Saxophone Sextet The Moanin' Frogs; Making Saxophone Chamber Music Fun and Unique, Ep 254

Update: 2025-10-16
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Meet The Moanin' Frogs, a dynamic saxophone sextet blending classical, jazz, ragtime, and pop with unmatched energy and creativity.
 
In this episode, they share their journey, the story behind their name, their new album One Giant Leap, and what makes chamber music so fun and expressive.
 
Below is a detailed timestamp to help you navigate the key highlights of our conversation with The Moanin' Frogs. ⬇️
 
00:00 Member's introduction
07:52 Lucas' Bass Sax dissertation in British Columbia
11:19 Moanin' Frogs' promotional video
16:44 Where their name came from
23:07 Their setup during the pandemic
25:03 The new album, One Giant Leap, and its concept behind it
29:02 Listen and reflect on 'Melancholy Blues'
30:57 Advice for timing: attacks and releases
33:35 How it worked out for them after being locked down for some time
38:03 When you're too serious, the music suffers
42:39 Everyone's role in the group
45:42 What it takes to be part of their group
49:51 Their early years
52:45 Listen and reflect on Johnny B. Good'
55:13 How Jeff Siegfried does guttural flutter tonguing 
01:01:13 How does everything work for them despite being far from one another
01:07:27 Plans for summer camp
01:13:24 Future projects
01:16:31 Listen and reflect on 'Slava!'
01:21:22 Tips for learning circular breathing

Tune in and discover why The Moanin' Frogs are leaping beyond boundaries in the saxophone world ➡️ https://saxophonepodcast.com/saxophone-sextet-the-moanin-frogs-making-saxophone-chamber-music-fun-and-unique-ep-254

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Saxophone Sextet The Moanin' Frogs; Making Saxophone Chamber Music Fun and Unique, Ep 254

Saxophone Sextet The Moanin' Frogs; Making Saxophone Chamber Music Fun and Unique, Ep 254

Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna Schwartz, Donna Schwartz Music, The Moanin' Frogs