Jody Jazz Tenor DV CHI 7

Like many of you I've tried many saxophone mouthpieces over the years and different makes and strengths of reed trying to find the sound. I think the first thing to say is you need to try before you buy and find the right combination of reed , mouthpiece and ligature. For a time I tried wide mothpieces and hard reeds and could get a sound but it was hard work. The thing about the Chicago Jody Jazz that appealed to me was the mention of free flowing and the Chicago sound. I have not become Von Freeman or Ari Brown but I like the sound I am making after switching to Red Vandoren 2's. The intonation and articulation is great. The colour of the sound for me is a cross between dark jazz and bright blues. If you are looking for a change give this mouthpiece a go.