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Slap tonguing is an extended technique which achieves a percussive effect that can be used on its own or to start a sustained pitch. It is a neat sound, especially on the bass clarinet, but difficult to learn. Last week, I was thinking about how long it took me to finally learn how to slap…

Just wanted to share a couple tracks I played on for composer/guitarist Chaz Underriner’s new jazz/spoken world album Mosaic. I contributed improvised clarinet and bass clarinet with electronic effects. khoda by Chaz Underriner smokers by Chaz Underriner Check out Chaz’s Bandcamp site to listen to the rest of the album!

I have created this website as a way for me to share information about myself and my clarinet-related activities.  Enjoy!