Whats new:
1/17/26
Thank you to those who attended my presentation at the JEN Convention in New Orleans Friday Jan 9th. It was a great turnout and I hope I provided some insights into “getting your sound” on the saxophone. A big shout out to Conn-Selmer for their support on this – they made it possible!
For those interested I do a very limited number of online lessons where we can address your individual issues and concerns. Contact me at gary@garykeller.net.
Other news:
There are some new videos on my YouTube channel. I will continue to post some highlights of (mostly) ensemble performances where I am a featured soloist. The goal is to get my favorite tracks all in one place for both my own and potential listeners convenience.
The Jazz Chord/Scale Handbook continues to sell well and is in use at many universities worldwide. It can be purchased directly from this website via PayPal or Venmo. Click on this link above, then scroll to the bottom of the page. For multiple copies please contact me directly at Gary@garykeller.net. Note that postage is significantly reduces for multiple copies (can send up to four for the price of one) so those interested might want to team up with friends. Scroll down a few paragraphs for more info.
Some recent developments:
I presented two masterclass on Jeff Pifher’s new website Next Level Sax. Jeff’s got a great thing going here for saxophonists at all levels and styles. The first was on basic tone production and technique, the second on modal theory and improvisation. Reruns are available for Next Level Sax Members.
Also a recently project is finally nearing release – I have some saxophone solos for an upcoming release by Lawrence A Worrell (L*A*W). Lawrence is a nephew of Bernie Worrell of Parliament Funkadelic fame and an amazing multi instrumentalist, vocalist, and composer. The album is titled “Whirlpool Freedom” and is under the band name of 3-G Ciphernautz. It’s a great blend of jazz, pop, and hip-hop and the first singles from the album will be released very soon.
More on the Jazz Chord/Scale Handbook:
The revised and expanded third edition of the Jazz Chord/Scale Handbook is selling steadily and getting great reviews. Only hard copies are available (trying to keep it out of the free digital universe) but you will want this great resource to have in your personal music reference book collection! It is available exclusively from Gary Keller Music. Click here for a detailed description and endorsements. The new edition features expanded content and revisions reflecting insights gained from my teaching and performing since the original edition was published in 1998. Price is $30 plus priority mail postage and handling, and can be paid via PayPal or Venmo. To order single copies directly click here, or send an email to gary@garykeller.net with your address and preferred payment method. I will reply promptly. For multiple copies order via email to receive a discount. Please be aware that the current book is substantially expanded and revised from the earlier edition on Advance Music, which is now out of print and unavailable. Beware discounted (or overpriced) copies of the old edition, which are now showing up online as people replace their original copies! Order directly for me at gary@garykeller.net. Look for the beautiful cover art by my friend artist Max Miller.
A few less recent but significant projects:
Fans of my dear friend and mentor Ron Miller will be excited to hear that The Regions Tribute to Ron Miller is now available digitally on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, and other digital sites. Former students of Ron’s have banded together to create an album of some of his iconic tunes, under the direction of producer Jon Gilutin. This pandemic project was done all remotely in our individual home studios and it sounds pretty awesome thanks to Jon’s keyboard and production prowess. These are all new approaches and fresh arrangements on ten great tunes!! My particular contribution was on the tune “Men in White.” Hope you like it.
Brian Lynch’s new big band album The Omni-American Book Club won the Grammy award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Recording. You can hear me blow alongside Dave Liebman on the 4th track “The Trouble With Elysium.” Crazy chords! The sax section is all Frost alums and my former students, anchored by lead alto Tom Kelley.
One again here are some links:
Miami Sax Quartet You Tube channel
Gary Keller is a Conn-Selmer endorsed artists. This means added support for clinics/concerts. Contact Gary Keller or visit www.connselmer.com for details.
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