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History Notes : Saxophone alto au La grave
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History Notes: Low A alto saxophones

Discover the history of the SELMER low A alto saxophone, a rare instrument that has captured the curiosity and fascination of many enthusiasts...

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Women in Jazz : le concert événement pour les 70 ans de Jazz Magazine
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Women in Jazz: the concert event for the 70th anniversary of Jazz Magazine

On May 27, the legendary magazine will bring together nearly 20 exceptional artists during the “Women in Jazz” evening, paying tribute to the women who shape the jazz musical landscape.

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The Sound and Me avec Jordan VanHemert
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The Sound and Me with Jordan VanHemert

Korean American saxophonist Jordan VanHemert is renowned for his skills as a modern jazz improviser, composer and educator. Today he talks about sound and working on sound...

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Blue Giant, le manga sur la passion du jazz adapté en film d'animation
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Blue Giant, a manga about jazz passion adapted into an animated film

The 10th and last volume of Shinichi Ishizuka's series was released in France in April 2020. It closed an exhilarating tale of musical learning and love of jazz.

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[Agenda] Les événements Henri SELMER Paris
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[Agenda] Henri SELMER Paris events

Committed to the development of instrumental practice for all, the emergence of talent and the influence of music in the world, Maison SELMER actively supports many events in different countries....

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History Notes : Ladario Model
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History Notes: Ladario Model

In today's episode, Douglas Pipher looks at the rarest SELMER saxophone in history: the Ladario model. It was made in very few numbers - probably 3 - in the 1920s...

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Matthieu Delage revisite l'œuvre de Bach
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Matthieu Delage revisits the work of Bach

The saxophonist's new album brings together some of Bach's greatest pieces, illustrating the Cantor's timeless character... An atypical project giving voice to all the facets of the baritone saxophone and...

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Conseils pour bien débuter la clarinette avec Jenny Maclay
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Tips for getting started on the clarinet with Jenny Maclay

Posture, finger position... Jenny Maclay gives you her advice for getting started on the clarinet! She also explains why the new Prologue is the best clarinet for beginners.

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Les voies du saxophone, l'ouvrage de Claude Delangle
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Les voies du saxophone, a book by Claude Delangle

Les Éditions  du Conservatoire de Paris present the tremendous story of the career of one of the greatest saxophonists in the world, who created or commissioned hundreds of contemporary musical...

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History Notes : Saxophone C-Melody
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History Notes: C-Melody

Today, Douglas Pipher takes us behind the scenes of the production of the C tenor saxophone, better known as "C Melody".

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