[TPIN] "Now why don't he write?"

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In a message dated 4/23/2007 3:58:04 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
del.gue.mtnman at gmail.com writes:

As far  as I know, it's impossible to play at any resonable volume without
using  pressure. Maynard used only enough pressure to counter the force of
air he  was blowing in the opposite direction. Dr. Reinhardt called this  the
"hermetic seal". You can download a video of Maynard explaining this  himself
from Dash-U.
Other than those videos, and an occasional article  in Downbeat, there is not
much known about Maynards playing other than  anecdotal stories. Again this
brings me to the question of:
"Why didn't  Maynard write the definative explanation of his  playing?"
Del.



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Maynard used more than "enough" arm pressure.  Let's face it he used  quite a 
bit.  But - he did counter it with LOTS of air pressure.  He  used to have a 
joke when someone asked him how his chops were.  He would  flex his arm 
muscles like a "Mr Universe" type guy.  It was pretty  funny.
As far as writing a book?  He wasn't into that and his time was better  spent 
performing, doing clinics, inspiring young people and helping keep jazz  
music alive.
Mike Vax



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