The Stan Getz - Legends Series Mouthpiece
Made for and distributed by RS Berkeley
This new model is born from a very special collaboration. Below you will find the story of its making, and images.
In order to achieve the greatest amount of detail in the copying of Stan's original mouthpiece, these pieces are made from our specially formulated vintage resin material. Details like Stan's faint teeth impressions can be found on the 5* and 6* models only, and will not interfere in any way with your unique physiology and approach to playing.
Available tip openings - 5* (.085") (Stan's original), 6* (.095"), 7* (.105")
"If you like an instrument that sings, play the saxophone. At its best it's
like the human voice." ~ Stan Getz
Since 1995 I have spoken to so many people about a mouthpiece project, but for one
reason or another, it never seemed right. In fact, this project simply could not move
forward until I had found The Best people- a select few who posses the knowledge,
craftsmanship, intelligence, integrity and heart that could measure up to the high
standards set by my father. With Aaron Drake of Drake Mouthpieces and Les Silver of
RS Berkeley Musical Instruments, I have found The Best; and, at long last, I am now
proud to introduce the Stan Getz Signature Mouthpiece.
Thanks to Aaron Drake's unique methods and painstaking craftsmanship, the Stan Getz
Signature Mouthpiece is an exact replica of the one Stan played exclusively, heard
on his last recordings, including People Time, Serenity and Anniversary, Apasionado
and Bossas & Ballads. While it is an exact replica of Stan's original vintage mouthpiece,
(right down to the teeth marks, et al), Mr. Drake has improved on it- not only utilizing
his experience as a saxophonist, but also his expertise in crafting lovingly hand made
mouthpieces- all made right here in America, using tools and materials only produced
in the United States.
Something that gave Stan an enormous amount of joy and one of his passions, was
helping the younger generations of musicians to discover the world of music and sound.
Of course he especially loved it when a young saxophonist would ask for advice on
achieving a sound, technique, equipment, practicing, improvisation, etc. He truly loved
interacting with the younger crop of musicians beginning their journey. By bringing his
mouthpiece back to life (so to speak), I know he would feel honored that he was possibly,
in some very small way, contributing to the endeavors and artistry of saxophonists
around the globe, at the beginning, middle or seasoned part of their creative walk.
I would like to thank my friend, trumpeter Rich Szabo for the introduction to Les Silver
of RS Berkeley Musical Instruments and for intuitively knowing that his lifelong friend,
Les was the very man that I had been looking for all these years to help me get my dream
out of the clouds! Also, my deepest thanks to Les Silver and of course Aaron Drake for
making my dream a reality!
I am so pleased to be introducing this Stan Getz Signature Mouthpiece as
part of the "Legends Series." I hope it will bring you closer to your playing goals.
Stan would truly love that!
Bev Getz
July 15, 2010
like the human voice." ~ Stan Getz
Since 1995 I have spoken to so many people about a mouthpiece project, but for one
reason or another, it never seemed right. In fact, this project simply could not move
forward until I had found The Best people- a select few who posses the knowledge,
craftsmanship, intelligence, integrity and heart that could measure up to the high
standards set by my father. With Aaron Drake of Drake Mouthpieces and Les Silver of
RS Berkeley Musical Instruments, I have found The Best; and, at long last, I am now
proud to introduce the Stan Getz Signature Mouthpiece.
Thanks to Aaron Drake's unique methods and painstaking craftsmanship, the Stan Getz
Signature Mouthpiece is an exact replica of the one Stan played exclusively, heard
on his last recordings, including People Time, Serenity and Anniversary, Apasionado
and Bossas & Ballads. While it is an exact replica of Stan's original vintage mouthpiece,
(right down to the teeth marks, et al), Mr. Drake has improved on it- not only utilizing
his experience as a saxophonist, but also his expertise in crafting lovingly hand made
mouthpieces- all made right here in America, using tools and materials only produced
in the United States.
Something that gave Stan an enormous amount of joy and one of his passions, was
helping the younger generations of musicians to discover the world of music and sound.
Of course he especially loved it when a young saxophonist would ask for advice on
achieving a sound, technique, equipment, practicing, improvisation, etc. He truly loved
interacting with the younger crop of musicians beginning their journey. By bringing his
mouthpiece back to life (so to speak), I know he would feel honored that he was possibly,
in some very small way, contributing to the endeavors and artistry of saxophonists
around the globe, at the beginning, middle or seasoned part of their creative walk.
I would like to thank my friend, trumpeter Rich Szabo for the introduction to Les Silver
of RS Berkeley Musical Instruments and for intuitively knowing that his lifelong friend,
Les was the very man that I had been looking for all these years to help me get my dream
out of the clouds! Also, my deepest thanks to Les Silver and of course Aaron Drake for
making my dream a reality!
I am so pleased to be introducing this Stan Getz Signature Mouthpiece as
part of the "Legends Series." I hope it will bring you closer to your playing goals.
Stan would truly love that!
Bev Getz
July 15, 2010
