Dr. Shawn ‘Thunder’ Wallace is a talented performer, recording artist, composer, clinician and educator, skilled in jazz music and equally comfortable with classical, pop, rock, r&b, contemporary christian and gospel music. He has been seen and heard nationally on CBS, BET, NBC and NPR. In addition to receiving recognition from many newspapers and publications including Billboard and Contemporary Christian Music Magazine, he is a winner of Downbeat magazine's outstanding soloist award.
Thunder is the Area Head for Commercial Music and Full Professor of Jazz Saxophone at The Ohio State University. He has released 8 CD's, is a multi-instrumentalist (saxophone, flute, clarinet, piano, bass & guitar) and is the leader of DTQ (Doctor Thunder Quartet), the Black American Heritage Big Band and DT40 (Doctor Thunder Top 40). Dr. Wallace appeared in the 2017 movie "Miles Ahead" and authored the book “How to Improvise Over Chord Changes” published by Hal Leonard in 2018. Thunder has toured with The Count Basie Orchestra and also regularly performs with The Columbus Jazz Orchestra.
What They Play
ETS852
New Model
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation. A larger bell and specifically-placed rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past. This model includes both an "S" and "M" neck, developed with Bob Mintzer, and features our DS mechanism to provide players with versatility and unmatched playability.
- 52nd St. Bb Tenor Saxophone
- DS Mechanism
- High F# Key, Aged Unlacquered Brass Finish
- Large Bell, Rolled-Style Tone Holes, Special 52nd St. Engraving
- "M" and "S" Necks
- Deluxe Case With Storage Pockets and Backpack Straps
EAS850
Drawing on the style of classic French saxophones, the EAS850 Rue Saint-Georges model projects a focused, centered sound suited to professional players. The DS mechanism and keywork design revolutionize the way a saxophone feels and plays. Quick and light action leads to precise and elegant playing. The EAS850 includes both the "R" neck and the "S" neck, providing players with enhanced flexibility within the same instrument outfit.
- Rue Saint Georges, DS Model Eb Alto Saxophone
- High F# key, cellulose lacquer finish
- Adjustable thumbrest
- Deluxe engraving
- Deluxe case