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YAMAHA SAXOPHONE ARTIST • CREATIVITY CONSULTANT • COMPOSER • SOLOIST • EDUCATOR • AUTHOR • PRODUCER • WRITER Stumble It!
Artist Statement: "My name is Sue Terry and I am a professional musician specializing in Jazz, Improvisation and Creativity. My friends call me "Sweet Sue." I'm also a writer--bringing the artist's perspective to my articles on society, philosophy and culture. My primary instruments are saxophone, clarinet, flute and wood/clay flutes, and songwriting. The martial art of T'ai Chi Chuan is my other passion. I like helping others discover who they really are, musically and creatively."
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WHAT YOU'RE SAYING ABOUT SUE
"Your site is a fountain of Inspiration attached to Information...you bring to the world your dedication and knowledge to share with all those willing to explore...attached to that is your love of life and its mysteries, whose energy surrounds you like a zillion watt bulb. You are truly becoming a Shaman. It's absolutely wonderful to witness and I feel privileged to witness it, and speak on it." --David CasT, musician & producer
"You were playing like God was next to you." --Ricardo Franck (Ti Plume), guitarist & composer
"I was listening again to the CD Bandleader 101, you gave me at Deerhead Inn, on my way back to Pittsburgh after seeing Derwyn. Late night snow falling in headlights and I kept repeating Mrs Martin and Terra Incognita as I flew through space. What a great album. And the tuba and Mrs. Martin. Thanks for the trip." --Dick Esterle
"My two favorite "Mag" writers are you at Jazz Improv!! and my younger son and his record reviews in DECIBEL magazine. The biggest difference is I have no idea who the groups are in Decibel! So you win." --Ashley Seward, NY
"I've listened to Pink Slimy Worm many times and I love it! You are always creative & inventive and your pure tone is a joy to hear. You are truly one of the awesome musicians on the music /jazz scene today. And please add me to your email list."--Barbara Connelly, Off The Cliff Promotions, New York
"We first saw you perform at the Jazz Festival 2 years ago, and you blew us away!"--Heather Brann, Pennsylvania
"I've been hearing comments for days about you and your music from listeners of KMHD FM. You were a great surprise to many of us who enjoy this music. Like finding a rare jewel that hadn't yet been discovered. Love your music and it's going into KMHD's studio library." --Mary Burlingame, KMHD Radio
"Sue I bought your book Practice Like The Pros which is just great, I just ordered Step One playing the Tenor Saxophone from Amazon . . . I have to say you're just brilliant and you come across as a real genuine soul." --James Sullivan, United Kingdom
"You are an inspiration." --saxophonist Candace DeBartolo
"Your blog is overwhelmingly hip! Continue to do what you want till you are an old master, then start the monastery. Let the young monks make the wine." --Derwyn Holder, Califon, NJ
"Yeah yeah yeah, SWEET SUE you're happening... sounding great, and I thought that was you singing but knew for sure when I read your note about the band... ha ha... well you got it woman -- great to hear you!"--vocalist/composer Judi Silvano, New York
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REALITY SAX! (15 year old Doug Wong came to NY with his dad, just to get a lesson with Sue--here's some of what he learned that day.)
FREE ARTICLE--"HOW SHOULD I PRACTICE?"(Scroll down page for article)
Sweet Sue says: FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER!
Listen & buy Sue Terry's CDs & mp3s HERE
MUSICIANS: Would you like a free leadsheet to your favorite Sue Terry song e mailed to you? Just ask!
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"SWEET SUE" BY MICHAEL J. WETMORE
Intermission
Living out her name she goes table - to - table
A cosmic momentum captures the room
We are her faithful - and she is ours
But, now
Showtime!
A phalanx of noir notes
A dulcit overtone
A fine blue mesh, and then an explosion!
She sees the sax
She becomes the sax
She is purest Zen
Pity
Kerouac didn't live to hear her
He'd write about her just like Bird and Pres
Maybe he'd say: "So I am in this little place in the mountains in PA, see, and this chick's groovin's sax she got it goin bad, and I'm yellin'... Go! ...Every couple of seconds and God! dont ya know.. I think I'm in love...Wooo...!"
She speaks - and the glow is almost unbearable
We need charisma glasses
But now its that bittersweet time
We, the faithful file out
The ultimate Joy of Sax
Leaves our glass half empty
'Cause that's all for tonite
And half full
'Cause she'll return
The silent streets welcome her
We realize there's been more than a show, a performance
There's been an event,..... a satori
She is the superwoman
The High Empress of Cool
Sweet Sue, Sweet Sue - Just You
Oh, Man
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LISTEN TO SUE WITH DR. BILLY TAYLOR ON HIS NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO SHOW
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S E L E C T E D • D I S C O G R A P H Y
Sweet Sue Terry GILLY'S CAPER Qi Note Records QN 8736
Sweet Sue Terry PINK SLIMY WORM Qi Note Records QN8726
Sweet Sue Terry BANDLEADER 101 (digital release) Qi Note Records QN 8767
Tim Price & Sweet Sue Terry THE BLUE.SEUM PROJECT Qi Note Records QN 8747
Terra Mars THE TROUBADOURS Consolidated Artists CAP917 (also digital release QN 8777)
Paul Ammendola LET THE WIND DANCE Sebastian Records 327001
Scot Albertson FATE REVEALED BY DESIGN
Scot Albertson WITH EVERY NOTE, A STEP
Jaki Byard PHANTASIES I Soul Note 121 175-1
Cubano L'ESSENCE CUBANO Mini Records 1153
Debbie De Coudreaux HAVE A LITTLE PARIS ON ME DLL Productions
diva SOMETHING'S COMING Perfect Sound 1216
Exodus VICTOIRE Sunshine Records 8034
Exodus LE ZOUK Disques Esperance 17901
Ya Ya Fornier w/ David Murray BEARCAT Random Chance RCD-9
Ricardo Franck (Ti Plume) MELI MELO DiskHaiti CDDH 30003
Fred Ho NIGHT VISION Autonomedia (Book/CD)
Derwyn Holder Ensemble TIME BEING Neen Records N103
Clifford Jordan DOWN THROUGH THE YEARS Milestone 9197-2
Tully McGregor MOURNING DOVE Erixna Records ER4779
Joe McMahon, Jr. SECONDHAND HEART FOR SALE Sharla Records SHACD-1916
Joe McMahon, Jr. YOU'RE SOMETHING TO LIVE FOR Sharla Records SHACD-1917
Mini All Stars CHANGE LE BEAT Mini Records 1166
Mini All Stars CHANGE ENCORE LE BEAT Mini Records S119
Mini All Stars PIROULI Mini Records 1169
Charli Persip & Superband NO DUMMIES ALLOWED Soul Note 121 179-2
Jeff Raheb TOPAZ UNDER MOON TPZ 1001
Michael Jefry Stevens SONGBOOK MJS Productions
Ti Manno BAMBOCHE CREOLE Chancy Records 8029
Jack Woodbridge PICTURE THIS
A S • C O M P O S E R
John Mastroianni/Sherrie Maricle THE TIME BEING Jazz Alliance 10019
Bobby Sanabria Afro Cuban Jazz Dream Big Band LIVE AND IN CLAVE Arabesque AJ0149
C O M P I L A T I O N S
Various Artists SAX IN THE CITY Apria Records
Various Artists JAZZ IN THE WILDE Uh Oh 0005
Mini All Stars GREATEST HITS MSRD 1001
Mini All Stars GREATEST HITS Vol. II MSRD 1007
Mini All Stars S.O.S. MSRD 1228
I N S T R U C T I O N A L • C D s
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E N D O R S E M E N T S
Sue Terry is a Yamaha Saxophone Artist. She uses Jody Jazz mouthpieces, Consoli ligatures, Fibracell reeds, NeoTech straps, and SaxRax horn stands. She is also a Clinician for Hal Leonard, Yamaha, and the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music in London. Professional affiliations: American Federation of Musicians; BMI composer & publisher; MENC; National Music Publishers Assoc.; voting member, The Recording Academy (Grammy Awards).