Greg Black Mouthpieces
"I highly recommend these mouthpieces-made by the finest craftsman, Greg Black"
-Joseph Alessi
The entire Alessi Signature Series of mouthpieces has been introduced to
provide more options for the player who requires some extra width and comfort. Just as the countless human feet in this world require various widths and lengths of shoes, the variations in human faces and chops require similar options when brass players are choosing a mouthpiece. Alessi mouthpieces are designed to provide the exact level of fit and comfort to the "chops" that a correct shoe size provides to a particular human foot. After all, hiking a long distance can cause the feet to swell and the person to feel rubbing and pain if the shoes are ill-sized. Similarly, the player who has more "fleshy" chops performing a long recital might find his or her lips swelling a bit, at which point the lips need a little more room in the mouthpiece to "get the job done" without discomfort or compromises in the performance quality. Many players have commented that they are happy to have found good choices available through the Alessi mouthpieces. All my mouthpieces are balanced with the larger rim sizes (1, 3 and 5) and incorporate Greg
Black's excellent outside design. For players who are looking for extra room, comfort, and balance in a mouthpiece, these models are unmatched!
Joseph Alessi
Principal Trombone
New York Philharmonic
Introduces
9 New Joseph Alessi Models
'AL' cups in each rim size
'.25' cup depths in each rim size
'.75' cup depths in each rim size
(All above are available in both 'Regular' and 'Medium' (Heavier) weights)
Thanks to Greg, we have developed the new "AL" series of Alessi Signature mouthpieces. These pieces mimic the qualities of the old Bach "AL" series but with the fantastic outer shape designed by Greg Black. I have personally used this piece when I have played lead in a big band, in order to fit in with that style of playing. You will be able to hear this quality on my upcoming cd release where I front my own big band. I can see a player using these mouthpieces for solo playing and for the jazz player looking for a little more substance in the sound. As in all of the Alessi Signature Series of mouthpieces, we have designed this series to accommodate the player with the need for more room and comfort. The 1, 3, and 5 rim sizes all match in width with my regular series of mouthpieces. 1 being the largest rim size.
Great for Solo playing. Accepts all the air you can provide with all the top notes
This mouthpiece is designed with a cup depth that is halfway between the #1 and the #2. "I now use this piece for most orchestral playing and a good percentage of solo playing. It provides a clear, bright, and full sound with all the projection that is needed to carry above the orchestra.
Provides a rich even tone with plenty of carrying power in all registers.
A scaled down version of the JA1. For all types of solo playing and technical passages.
Like the 1.5 model, this cup depth is halfway between the #3 and the #4.It provides a clear, bright, and full sound with all the projection that is needed to carry above the orchestra. The rim is the same as the #3 and 4.
A great all around piece. Excellent response and overtones for solo orchestral playing.
"This mouthpiece is very much like the models #1 and #3, but with an even smaller inside rim diameter. The high range is clear and compact. It is a very well balanced piece."
"Like the #1.5, and the #3.5, This mouthpiece can be played in the large orchestra, but also serves as a terrific chamber and solo piece."
Like the #2, and #4, this is for the player who likes the smaller rim diameter, but with a deep rich tone."
All mouthpieces are offered in 2 weights: a) Regular b) Medium (difference in weight is approximately .6 of an ounce)
Please specify instrument mouthpiece is to fit.