About Drake Mouthpieces
Drake Mouthpieces is very proud that every aspect of these mouthpieces, and our other products, is "Home Grown" 100% made in the USA. Our products are all made "in house" , no part of the manufacturing process is outsourced.
Drake Mouthpieces have become known around the world for their high quality, innovative designs and unique material make up.
Drake is the first mouthpiece maker to utilize ceramic material to enhance the acoustic properties of our products. Our mouthpieces are revered for their accurate, immediate response and their incredible intonation stability and projection qualities.
Aaron Drake personally hand faces and finishes every mouthpiece. Aaron is an accomplished saxophonist with Bachelor and Master Degrees in Performance from the Eastman School of Music. He is also the recipient of a "Downbeat" award for outstanding soloist, and has toured throughout Europe and America.
“…much of the knowledge and conclusions I have arrived at are through my studies and performance of the Saxophone. Although mathematical accuracy is of extreme importance, how our mouthpieces play is of most critical concern. Every mouthpiece I make is calibrated and finished by hand as well as play tested to ensure the broadest spectrum of performance accuracy and expression.” - Aaron DrakeHere are some highlights from Aaron’s professional performing career:
· Performances with Natalie Cole, Manhattan Transfer, Doc Severensen, Johnny Mathis, Maureen McGovern, and Branford Marsalis
· Grammy Award recordings for “Baby Einstein” Company
Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester
Bachelor of Music, Applied Saxophone Performance, 1990
Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester
Master of Music, Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media, 1993
Down Beat Awards
Outstanding Jazz Soloist 1993
Outstanding Performance - Jazz Small Group/ Combo 1993
Vintage Resin Jazz Tenor (VRJT)
Here is Aaron Drake playing on the 7 (.105") with the Drake Ligature with Ceramic Resonance Plate
Here is Aaron Drake playing on the 6 with the Drake Ligature with Ceramic Resonance Plate
New Vintage Resin Contemporary Crossover Bari Mouthpiece
Aaron Playing on a .115" (8)
Here is a short clip of Aaron Drake
Here is a longer clip with various styles
Aaron Drake playing this exciting new model
Here is Aaron Drake playing on the 5 with the Drake Ligature with Ceramic Resonance Plate
Vintage Resin Contemporary Alto
Here is Aaron Drake playing on the 6 with the Drake Ligature with Ceramic Resonance Plate