“Does Size Matter”? Jumbo Java T75 &T95 Comparison

[@bluessax5089]

Thanks a lot! I call it “the gauntlet” as in Putting a mouthpiece through the gauntlet. I only play the T75 now. Sold the T95

[@koumou57]

Your playing is fantastic. Thanks for putting up the video.

[@bluessax5089]

Thank you kindly!

[@bluerhythmboy]

Have you tried a vintage jumbo java? Id be interested to know of any differences between the old and new ones

[@bluessax5089]

I would love to try that! I have not yet though

[@MeccaVideoPro]

I had a T97 in blue. Regret selling it. Longer facing so you could go with a stiffer reed. I have a t95 now, getting back into it. Usually 2.5 Royals but I put a 2 on it and it screams and whispers. I like how when playing it softly it doesn't lose its core sound.

[@jdgoldberg7634]

Awesome playing! So versatile!! I look forward to checking out your other vids. I play a t45 an old blue one and it plays really easy with lots of power .great stuff you are putting out!

[@bluessax5089]

I appreciate that Bigtime!! I try to offer my sincere unique perspective 😄🫡.

[@lesgoe8908]

Really enjoyed your excellent playing through so many varied styles of music.

[@bluessax5089]

I replied in the wrong place 🤦🏽‍♂️, thanks so very much! It’s a work in progress

[@edwarddesenne6153]

The T 95 was the mouthpiece adopted by Bob Wilber as his favourite for playing on his vintage Conn Tenor and by Anti Sarpila his pupil but i found the aperture too wide for my embouchure .

[@bluessax5089]

Really?? I wasn’t aware that he played Tenor. I know him mostly for his soprano playing in the Sidney Bechet tradition. Great to hear! If you look on my channel I also have several videos paying tribute to the great Sidney Bechet

[@tltate]

One heck of a demonstration! You sound great on both. The T55 was too closed for me.

[@bluessax5089]

Thank you so much Tony, I ended up playing the T75. The T95 is just too huge. I like the fact that they are relatively inexpensive compared to other mouthpieces

[@stevepovey2489]

@@bluessax5089 When you say 'huge', do you mean the sound or the opening?

[@bluessax5089]

@@stevepovey2489 Tip Opening, I had to huff and puff to get a sound out of that thing. The T75 still cuts but is much more focused.

[@stevepovey2489]

Yes, I'm finding that with the Bari I've just bought. Did you try a softer reed on the 95? They both sound great. The Jody Jazz HR* is also on my radar

[@tltate]

@@stevepovey2489 I sold it.

[@josefranciscogarciaespejo8213]

Fantastic!!!!! Very good sound. Congratulations.

[@bluessax5089]

Wow! Thanks so very much!! I ended up playing the 75 instead of the 95. Lol.

[@jnicoosses]

Nice video, thanks for sharing!

[@bluessax5089]

My pressure! 🙏🏽

[@hkjazzy]

The background music in the end you put is called "Horse racing" traditional Chinese er hu instrument.

[@bluessax5089]

Yes indeed, I did a jazz album 💿 of all popular Chinese folk songs. It’s called “Jason gay dynasty”. You can find it on KZbin

[@hkjazzy]

@@bluessax5089 Alright Ill check that out thx！！！

[@hkjazzy]

@@bluessax5089 Wow its so cool!!! I roughly listening to your work of those Chinese melodies jazz, I familiar with all the melodies.. Its great you did this AWESOME work!!! I will listen to the tracks back detailly again....

[@bluessax5089]

@@hkjazzy that means so much that you’ve taken the time to listen to it! 🙏🏽👍🏽. I spent about three years doing nothing but transcribing and studying Chinese folk melodies (mainly from iTunes). I love the music very much. I wish more people had appreciation for such a beautiful and sophisticated art form

[@hkjazzy]

@@bluessax5089 You did tremendous good work with my RESPECT to say this!!!

[@scottlewin4707]

Actually bought the 95 on Amazon based on this review thanks

[@bluessax5089]

It projects amazingly!! I was able to play at for 2 weeks before the pandemic hit. Chris Bitner also plays one

[@ronaldlaws2249]

Looks Interesting!

[@bluessax5089]

They both pack a wallop!!

[@tltate]

You do know there is a swing version of the Stars & Stripes, right? As I said in my first comment, you sound awesome!

[@bluessax5089]

I believe I’ve played the swing version once or twice in the Navy big band several years back! Man, I really appreciate it big Bro ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

[@bobblues1158]

What reed are you using on them. Enjoy your ability to draw on different styles. I had them when they first came out in a green ebonite. And Vandoren is bringing that color out again.

[@jseligmann]

You are terrific. Thanks!

[@bluessax5089]

You are too kind 🙏🏽

[@Ugo392]

Hello, i've really enjoyed listening you in various styles :) Would you recommend t45 to someone who is switching from alto to tenor? (playing alto for about 3 years on a size 7 theo wanne piece). I am looking for a cheap, reliable and versatile mouthpiece but i guess 75 and 95 would be too open for me. Thank you

[@bluessax5089]

t45 would be similar to like a size 5 mouthpiece for tenor. I would recommend the T 75 and may be going with like a size 2 1/2 reed maybe? T45 could be cool too so don’t let me deter you.

[@Ugo392]

@@bluessax5089 Thank you so much, i guess it is always better to try out in a local store to find out 👍🏻

[@matiasbenitez1535]

Boquilla T45 jumbo java es mas brillante que la T75 jumbo java?

[@bluessax5089]

I imagine it would be a bit brighter. I switched over to Jodyjazz DV.

[@windsurfer3329]

I like T75 which delivers a combination of dark and bright sounds; very balanced. T95 is always dark for some reason. What reed do you use in this video? Good video :-))

[@bluessax5089]

They aren’t very consistent but I still roll with Jazz select 4 soft. Maybe I was on 3 med in this video. Thanks so very much. I agree.

[@alefernandezsax]

Me gusto mucho el sonido de la T75 ...

[@bluessax5089]

I love the T75. Perfect mouthpiece

[@Itz-All-Gud]

Awesome review.

[@bluessax5089]

Adrian Blackmon thanks a lot. I was kind of torn between the two but now I dig the T95. I went from playing a large chamber piece to a small chamber piece.

[@Itz-All-Gud]

@@bluessax5089 I agree! My thoughts were that the smaller sounded better to the ear, and appeared to be more crisp.

[@bluessax5089]

Adrian Blackmon man, you might be right 🧐🤨. I’ll try them both more.

[@mjazz68]

Very good comparison!!! In my ears you sound much better on the T95.

[@bluessax5089]

marinos neofytou I’ve been going back and forth between the two. My practice is pretty much a large closet so I probably won’t know what works better until I’m able to gig again

[@maurosaxo200]

They both sound great, which one do you prefer?

[@bluessax5089]

Thanks so much, at first I preferred the T95 but now I like the T75. It’s more focused.

[@jusleinunes1469]

@@bluessax5089 You can try the 95 with soft reed!

[@konstantingrabko9918]

I got Java T97 not Jambo . Does it fit for Rock and Blues?

[@bluessax5089]

I like most vandoren mouthpieces. The jumbo Java has a high baffle which sounds great on R&B and blues

[@지성과야성-j8r]

Great!!!

[@bluessax5089]

thanks Anton! I love these mouthpieces

[@marcosfarley]

where you buy ??

[@bluessax5089]

Really cheap on eBay 👍🏽

[@patrickkelcey2435]

Hey man need something for symph... Love the STM but too nice.... Need attitude.... You know what I'm saying... Had myself a select jazz and screwed up and wrecked it (I think that they're a bit soft) the 95.... Cool daddy'O let's get that sound out there... B-)

[@bluessax5089]

Symph? Like symphonic orchestra? I always just played a Selmer C*. I have been mainly playing jumbo Java and Syos. The Syos can have more attitude, the thing I like about that mouthpiece is it pretty much projects whatever you put in

[@patrickkelcey2435]

....probably more like concert band.... But we rock... B-)

[@bluessax5089]

@@patrickkelcey2435 you might like a high baffle mouthpiece by Syos

[@PedroMoraisSax]

Just awasome 🔝🔝

[@bluessax5089]

Thanks Pedro! I like the T95 but it’s just so hard to blow!

[@PedroMoraisSax]

@@bluessax5089 send it to me 😁

[@bluessax5089]

@@PedroMoraisSax Aw Maaaan, I would but I still want to see what it sounds like on a gig. I’ll hook you up if I don’t like it tho 😃

[@PedroMoraisSax]

@@bluessax5089 whats your favorite HR mouthpiece? The jumbo Java, the jody Jazz HR or the custom HR?

[@bluessax5089]

@@PedroMoraisSax for me, personally, I really like the jumbo java. Most of my gigs (when I had gigs) Were mostly played with a lot of amplification. So easy for a Saxophone to get buried, but not with the jumbo Java. This thing plays like a rocket. If I played mostly jazz, I would definitely go with the custom dark

[@raefblack7906]

You've got that mouthpiece down.

[@bluessax5089]

I recently just switched to a Syos 😄