On behalf of Phat Reeds, I am very proud to announce that the legendary
SKIP MESQUITE has just signed on as our latest Endorsing Artist.  Skip
has been a friend for several years, and I must admit that I have a bad
case of "hero worship" for his playing. His input will be invaluable to
us as we strive to develop the very finest saxophone reeds available
anywhere, at any price.
 
Here are some highlights of Skip's impressive resume:
 
Back in the Day, on the mean streets of Oakland, CA., Skip Mesquite was
a part of one of the most Influential bands and horn sections of the
day, The Tower of Power. Skip is an original member and first in a long
line of lead tenor players and multi-Instrumentalists to head up that
famed horn section. After leaving the Tower of Power, Skip headed up
another Bay Area favorite, Cold Blood. His recording credits include:
Santana, Jennifer Warnes, Redbone, Tower of Power, Cold Blood, Doctor
Hook and the Medicine Show just to name a few. He has toured with
Deniece Williams and currently working with Lenny Williams, another
Tower of Power Alumnus. As a songwriter, Skip has placed songs with Greg
Adams and wrote a song on the latest Tower of Power CD "Oakland Zone".
Still located in the Oakland, CA. area, Skip is very active with
recording and live dates throughout the West Coast. 
 
 

Equipment

Mouthpieces: Tenor: Yanagisawa 9*

                         Alto   : Beechler S10S

                         Soprano: Yanagisawa 9*/ Runyon 7*
                         Baritone: Berg Larson .140 /0
 
 
 PHAT Reeds. " I like unfiled reeds and I like a reed I don't have to
mess with. PHAT reeds are consistent and economical. Good cane, accurate
cuts, and proper sizing. PHAT Reeds have it all."
 
For more information on PHAT reeds, visit www.phatreeds.com
<http://www.phatreeds.com/>  
 
STEVE  GOODSON 
 <http://www.saxgourmet.com> www.saxgourmet.com 
STRICTLY by appointment only 
Tues - Thurs 10:00AM - 3:00PM 
Steve uses and endorses UNISON  saxophones;
MASTERPIECE necks;  PHAT reeds; JODY JAZZ
mouthpieces; CHARLIE A's gig dust; KANGAROO
swabs and pad driers; and MUSICMEDIC repair kits
 
 
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