History Notes by Henri SELMER Paris
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Henri SELMER Paris offers you a new web series on the history of the House, in collaboration with saxophonist and collector collector Douglas Pipher. A true living encyclopedia, he will provide you with a wealth of precious and often little-known information on the historic SELMER saxophones.
History Notes : the concept
Douglas Pipher is a Canadian saxophonist, arranger, composer and collector. Passionate about music and jazz, in particular, his interest in the history of Henri SELMER Paris began in the early 2000s, following the purchase of a mythical saxophone: the Radio Improved. He then began a tremendous amount of research work in order to list all the instruments produced by Maison SELMER, spending years photographing and archiving thousands of instruments. On several occasions, we have exceptionally opened the doors of our private archives to give him access to historical documents and allow him to carry out his research.
For Henri SELMER Paris and all the enthusiasts, Douglas Pipher has accepted to share the fruit of his investigations in a new web-series: History Notes. He retraces the history of the House through its legendary saxophones, from the Model 22 to the Super Action through the Super Sax and the different types of Mark VI... You will also know the difference between serial number and body number, and learn more about production & marketing throughout the world.
Location:
United States
Description:
Henri SELMER Paris offers you a new web series on the history of the House, in collaboration with saxophonist and collector collector Douglas Pipher. A true living encyclopedia, he will provide you with a wealth of precious and often little-known information on the historic SELMER saxophones. History Notes : the concept Douglas Pipher is a Canadian saxophonist, arranger, composer and collector. Passionate about music and jazz, in particular, his interest in the history of Henri SELMER Paris began in the early 2000s, following the purchase of a mythical saxophone: the Radio Improved. He then began a tremendous amount of research work in order to list all the instruments produced by Maison SELMER, spending years photographing and archiving thousands of instruments. On several occasions, we have exceptionally opened the doors of our private archives to give him access to historical documents and allow him to carry out his research. For Henri SELMER Paris and all the enthusiasts, Douglas Pipher has accepted to share the fruit of his investigations in a new web-series: History Notes. He retraces the history of the House through its legendary saxophones, from the Model 22 to the Super Action through the Super Sax and the different types of Mark VI... You will also know the difference between serial number and body number, and learn more about production & marketing throughout the world.
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.selmer.fr
History Notes : Mark VI bow variations
Duration:00:05:41
History Notes: Low A alto Saxophone
Duration:00:03:58
History Notes: Ladario Saxophone
Duration:00:04:17
History Notes: C-Melody
Duration:00:04:22
History Notes: Curved soprano
Duration:00:04:42
History Notes: C soprano
Duration:00:03:36
History Notes: Sopraninos
Duration:00:07:29
History Notes #12: The Super Action 80
Duration:00:03:15
History Notes #11: The Mark VII
Duration:00:03:48
History Notes #10: The Mark VI
Duration:00:07:01
History Notes #09 : Super Action
Duration:00:03:41
History Notes #08 : Production during World War II
Duration:00:04:55
History Notes #07 : Last Super Sax
Duration:00:03:47
History Notes #06 : Balanced Action
Duration:00:04:19
History Notes #05 : Radio Improved
Duration:00:03:15
History Notes #04 : Cigar Cutter
Duration:00:04:32
History Notes #03 : Large Bore
Duration:00:03:17
History Notes #02 : Models 26 and 28
Duration:00:02:42
History Notes #01 : Model 22
Duration:00:02:09