Backstage

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BACKSTAGE
The Sound and me | Nicki Roman
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The Sound and me | Nicki Roman

Prize-winner at prestigious competitions such as the North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA) Solo Competition, Music Teacher’s National Association Young Artist Solo Competition, William C. Byrd International Competition, Nikci Roman is...

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Hommage à Alexis Gruss, légende du cirque et grand mélomane

Tribute to Alexis Gruss, circus legend and great music lover

A great figure in the equestrian circus, Alexis Gruss died on April 6 at the age of 79. Circus director, internationally recognized Master Squire, clown, aerialist, but also saxophonist, the...

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Rencontres pédagogiques pour le Saxophone
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Educational meetings for the Saxophone

This event is aimed at all French-speaking teachers, from all regions, all sizes of structures, all musical aesthetics, as well as all students in the process of becoming professional. The...

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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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