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Column Headings:K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | Subject | K | C | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-18 | Barbara | Saxophones and Clarinets | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your prompt and very informative response. This will help our family in making decisions regarding what we should do with these instruments. |
| 2013-05-18 | Sture | Buescher True tone ? | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2013-05-16 | George | gale hollywood mouthpice question | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2013-05-15 | bryan o | Holton C-Melody saxophone,1923 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2013-05-11 | bryan o | Holton C-Melody saxophone,1923 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Mr Koellers info was extremely helpful and I really appreciate his time and expertise |
| 2013-04-29 | Regina | Used Tenor Saxes | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2013-04-05 | Kenneth | Tenor Mouthpiece | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2013-04-05 | Todd | Selmer Soloist Alto Saxophone | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2013-04-04 | Kenneth | Tenor Mouthpiece | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Yes this was very informative & helpful |
| 2013-03-31 | Samuel | Conn CHU BERRY Bb | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2013-03-25 | Alex | Martin Handcraft (Phase 2) | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Mr Koeller was a wealth of knowledge and provided a complete , detailed analysis of my question. He also included a historical background that enhanced my knowledge and understanding of the instrument. Almost as valuable as the instrument itself ! Information a non musician , like myself, found enlightening . He is valuable asset to your site ! |
| 2013-03-25 | Marina | V. Kohlert sons, tenor | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2013-03-25 | Ron | Buescher Aristocrat saxophone | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks very much. I'm very glad I asked this question, because I was tending to think it was too far gone to salvage. I'll shop around for an appropriate technician to overhaul it. Thanks again. |
| 2013-03-21 | Angelo | Identify Saxophone | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for the valuable information. Guess I did alright. Hope I find a sax player who will enjoy it. |
| 2013-03-21 | Angelo | Saxophone follow up pics | 8 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much for your assistance and for pointing me towards furthering my search. |
| 2013-03-19 | Mike | Yanagisawa T-4 Severin tenor | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2013-03-18 | Jeannie | Selmer alto sax | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Just the kind of info I needed. A direct, honest answer. Thank you so much |
| 2013-03-18 | Nelson | Conn 92m alto | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks again Grant for the info: most helpful!!!! |
| 2013-03-16 | Roy | Buescher Aristocrat 200 Tenor | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Questions are answered right, and they are up to my expectations. Thanks you very much and God bless. |
| 2013-03-15 | Harry | Boosey & Hawkes & | 9 | 9 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2013-03-14 | Emmy | Carl Fischer stencil Made | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your thorough, speedy reply! |
| 2013-03-14 | Igor | 1905 Conn Wonder Improved | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2013-03-14 | Igor | 1905 Conn Wonder Improved | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Great! Thnks a lot... |
| 2013-03-11 | Alan | Eb Alto Saxophone | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | A most helpful and informative response. Many thanks. |
| 2013-03-06 | Tim | King 613 alto saxophone | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I'm impressed by the very fast response by Grant Koeller! Thanks so much for your great feedback -very helpful in advising a student if a King saxophone is a worthwhile investment! I don't know if my student will ultimately purchase the instrument, but at least I know that I have passed on some reliable advice from an expert! Thanks again for your help! |
| 2013-03-02 | Ben | Age of two sax's | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much. Quick reply and very knowledgeable. I had extensive musical training at Interlochen music camp back in the 50's and I never heard of or knew about high and low pitch relating to A440. Thanks again. |
| 2013-03-02 | Ian | Yamaha Tenor Saxophone YTS-62 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2013-03-02 | Robert | Yanagisawa Soprano sax | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | answered questions professional and quickly! |
| 2013-02-27 | Ian | Evette Schaeffer Silver Plate | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Grant, Thank you for your advice. I was finding it difficult to decide on the best way to treat this Vintage Sax! Keep as original as possible or use current best available. I will investigate the Kangaroo pads. Best regards, Ian |
| 2013-02-25 | Charlie | Selmer USA Buescher Aristocrat | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks so much for your help. I did indeed pick it up. It is in great playing shape and sealing well. And as you said it definitely has a great unique tone quality. |
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Answers by Expert:
Grant R. Koeller
Expertise
I'm a Professional Jazz Saxophone soloist recently retired from 23 years with the USAF Band Of Flight, WPAFB, OHIO, experienced in performance, technique and equipment. I'm not a buyer/seller or dealer. I have 40 years Alto, Tenor, Soprano and Bari Saxophone performance experience with additional years on the Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Piano, Drum-set, Guitar and Voice. I'm a third generation professional military musician, my father, Bill Koeller(1939-1997) was in the USAF 1958-1962, and played Jazz Hammond B-3 organ from 1957-1997, and my fathers Uncle, Alfred Koeller (1912-1993), was a professional Acoustic Bassist in the Army Air Corps in WWII, and also performed on Jazz Guitar, Hammond organ, Piano and tenor saxophone.
Experience
Professional Saxophone Soloist, 23 total years with the USAF Bands, 6 years with the USAF Band of Flight, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, performing on Tenor, Alto, Soprano, Clarinet, and Flute. 4 years in Japan, at Yokota AFB with the USAF Band of the Pacific. An Avid Composer and Arranger for the Night Hawk Protocol Combo. Former Lead Alto Saxophonist with the USAF Night Flight Big Band performing the music of Glenn Miller as well as other hits of the Big Band Era. I collect LP records of Jazz, blue's, classical and rock, and have over 12,000 records.
Organizations
USAF,Phi MU Alpha Sinfonia, Men's National Music Fraternity, Johnny Mack Super Big Band, Tom Daugherty Orchestra, Kim Kelly Orchestra, Dayton Jazz Orchestra, Eddie Love Big Band, Gem City Big Band, Jazz Central Big Band, Shin Sings Orchestra, Kim Kelly Orchestra,USAF Night Flight Jazz Ensemble, Different Hats Big Band, Jimmy Baker Blues Band, This Side Up, Freelance, KING KOELLER Quartet, Jazz Central Big Band, GB Work, Sax On The Web,
Publications
Saxophone On the Web;
Anchorage Daily News;
All Experts;
Augustana College Public Radio, WVIK;
Education/Credentials
North Texas State University School of Music, Jazz Studies 1982-1986
Lead Alto, Lab bands 1982-83 and small group leader 1983-1984,
Jazz Radio Host WVIK 90.1 FM NPR affiliate Rock Island, IL
United States Collegiate Wind Band European tour 1980
Augustana College, Rock Island IL, Liberal Arts Music
Mentors/Teachers:My father Bill Koeller, a Jazz Hammond B-3 Organist (1939-1997)
Great Uncle Alfred Koeller, Acoustic Bass 1912-1993
Awards and Honors
Paul Shartle Musician of the Quarter Spring 2008;
Glenn Miller Festival, Clarinda, Iowa featured soloist;
McDonald's All-American Band and Jazz Ensemble 1979;
US Collegiate Wind Bands,Paul Lavalle Conductor, tour of Europe,1980;
John Phillip Sousa Award, 1980 Dimond HS Anchorage, Alaska;
USAF National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star;
USAF Achievement Medal with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters;
USAF Good Conduct Medal with 6 Oak Leaf Clusters
Past/Present Clients
Performed with, Bob Hope, The Platters, Four Tops, Jimmy Dorsey, Crystal Gail, Helen Ready, James Williams, Dallas Jazz Orchestra, Jack Jones, The Mills Brothers, the G-Clef's, Lionel Hampton at Carnegie Hall, Performed for the King Of Thailand 2005, Tom "Bone's" Malone, Roy Hargrove, Tommy Turrentine, Performed for President Gerald Ford, President George W. Bush, The Maguire Sisters, The USO Girls-Andrew Sisters Tribute, The Four Lads, Lincoln Berry, The Dayton Jazz Orchestra, Louis Bellson, Buddy DeFranco, Walter Bishop Jr, Sadao Watanabe, Bobby Shew, Pete Jolly, Quad City Jazz Ensemble, Augustana College Symphonic Band, Jack Scott, Catfish Jazz Society, Intrigue-Boston Wedding Band, The Mark Herbert Little Big Band, The Pacesetters Big Band, The Ambassadors Jazz Ensemble, Pacific Showcase Big Band, Jimmy Dorsey Big Band under the direction of Lee Castle, Ronny Scott Orchestra, Big Al's Hot Dance Orchestra, The Dayton Sidewinders, Tom Daugherty Orchestra, Johnny Mack Super Big Band, Ken Peplowski, Eddie Daniels, Buddy Guy, Roy Hargrove, Warren Parrish, John OMeara Jr., Dave Holcomb, Albia Silva,Vinnie Demartino, Clon VonFitz, The G Clef's
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