James Danderfer — If Not Now: Clarinet, Bass Clarinet & The Van Gelder Sound
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Clarinetist/composer James Danderfer joins Jay to premiere his new album If Not Now (Celler Records), recorded at the storied Rudy Van Gelder Studio.
They dive into choosing clarinet vs. bass clarinet, arranging for a 7-piece band with three horns and vibes, the balance between classical sound concept and modern jazz feel, plus practical gear talk (Hawkins mouthpieces, Legère reeds, Selmer Privilege).
Hear how Danderfer treats each record as a snapshot in time—and why bass clarinet remains the most liberating voice in his toolkit.
Links: • If Not Now — stream/buy:
https://open.spotify.com/album/1Y8dJp1JtcTkMRlU9kIBqj?si=BtKo19KhS0GMCovUd3YPsw\
https://music.apple.com/us/album/if-not-now/1820276471
• James Danderfer: JamesDanderfer.com
• Clarinet Ninja Dojo (for adult players): https://www.clarinetninja.com/dojo-landing
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