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Les Matins JazzSelmer, 140 ans d'histoire pour une marque de légende toujours très activeLa marque d’instruments Henri Selmer célèbre cette année 140 ans d’existence, un anniversaire qui va se fêter les 27 et 28 juin au Cirque d’Hiver Bouglione à Paris. Depuis lundi, c’est le sujet de notre Feuilleton de la semaine. On s’en fait raconter la riche histoire, d’hier et aujourd’hui. Depuis le début de la semaine, on vous a raconté comment Selmer s’était exporté aux Etats Unis au début du 20e siècle et comment la marque a accompagné le développement du jazz. Mais l’adresse historique de S...2025-06-1913 min
Geschichte: ungenügend!Folge 127: Pech, Pleiten und Prozesse - Adolphe Sax erfindet das SaxophonIn dieser Folge geht es um den belgischen Erfinder und notorischen Pechvogel Adolphe Sax. An der Schnittstelle zwischen Holz- und Blechblasinstrumenten präsentiert Sax das Saxophon und spaltet die Musikwelt für immer. Wir reden über seine Pechsträhne als unfallafines Kleinkind, seine Nachwirkung auf die Musikwelt und dann hauen wir einfach ein Paar Saxophon-Assoziationen raus.Tuut Tuut.Mehr musikalischen Kontext zu unseren Folgen findet Ihr hier auf Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3V4...Den aktuellen Popkultur-Kontext und viele andere Videos gibt es in dieser Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/watc...2025-06-1047 min
The Sound and meValentin Kovalev, the saxophone as a vesselHailing from Siberia, saxophonist, and content creator Valentin Kovalev is an ebullient and highly eclectic performer whose unique style was developed after studying in Russia, France, and the US...Music: Creston Sonata, 2nd Movement: 'With Tranquility' by Valentin Kovalev (saxophone) and Kayoko Miyazawa (piano)Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2025-04-0802 min
The Sound and meAiwen Zhang, the clash between the modern and the ancientBorn in China, Aiwen Zhang holds her degrees from the University of Michigan School of Music, the Paris Conservatory and the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. She talks here about the differents cultures & languages that shape the sounds...Music: Cyber Bird Concerto (Takashi Yoshimatsu) by Aiwen Zhang (saxophone), Liz Ames (Piano), Sui Lin Tam (Percussion)Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2024-11-2003 min
The Sound and meSandro Compagnon, le beau son et le vrai sonAprès des études au CNSM de Paris dans les classes de Claude Delangle et Michel Moraguès, Sandro Compagnon a ensuite suivi le cursus d'improvisation générative auprès de Vincent Lê Quang et Alexandros Markeas et reçu de nombreux prix dont le 3e prix au concours international Adolphe Sax de Dinant (2021). Il nous parle de la fameuse quête du "beau son"...Musique: "Double" from the Partita n°1 BWV 1002 of J.S. Bach for solo violinDistribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2024-11-0102 min
The Sound and meStéphane Guillaume, le son que j'aurais rêvé d'avoirSaxophoniste, mais aussi clarinettiste et flutiste, Stéphane Guillaume joue de ses instruments en véritable polyglotte comme si la musique trouvait à s'exprimer chez lui en différents dialectes, en différentes voix, qui reviennent toujours à la même histoire...Musique : Habanera (Stéphane Guillaume) par Stéphane Guillaume, Sedef Erçetin, Maria Papapetropoulou, Antoine BanvilleDistribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2024-10-1605 min
Iconic BusinessL'intégrale de Iconic Business du vendredi 4 octobreCe vendredi 4 octobre, Audrey Maubert a reçu Thierry Oriez, président exécutif de Henri Selmer Paris, James Sleaford, rédacteur en chef d'ICON, et Amaury Bouhours, chef du restaurant Le Meurice Alain Ducasse, dans l'émission Iconic Business sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission le vendredi et réécoutez la en podcast.
2024-10-0426 min
The Sound and meJowee Omicil, this sound that comes from the heart"Many are looking for a horn. Many are looking for a mouthpiece. But I'll tell you what: when you have a Rolls-Royce like Selmer, all you need is your brain" Welcome Jowee Omicil' sound Kaleidoscope!Music: Marie-Clémence by Jowee OmicilDistribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2024-09-2002 min
The Clarinet Channel#7 The Clever Clarinetist - w/ Dr. Larkin SandersDr. Larkin Sanders is a native of Branson, Missouri, and currently lives in Kansas City, Missouri where she is the clarinet instructor at Washburn University and William Jewell College, owns the Clever Clarinetist (a clarinet specialty store), is the Executive-Artistic Director of the Taneycomo Festival Orchestra, is the utility clarinetist for the Topeka Symphony Orchestra, and performs frequently with a variety of other ensembles. Dr. Sanders is a performing artist for Henri Selmer Paris, D’Addario & Co., Brian Corbin Clarinet Products, and she is a Silverstein Pro Team Artist. In addition to her activities as a clarinetist, teacher, and ad...2024-08-2137 min
The Sound and meCamille Thurman, capturing the essence of expressionAn accomplished composer, esteemed saxophonist, vocalist, and unique interpreter of the jazz tradition, Camille Thurman talk about the sound...
Music: Nefertiti - Camille Thurman With The Darrell Green QuartetDistribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2024-08-1701 min
The Sound and mePierre-Marie Lapprand, l'espace et l'immensitéSaxophoniste toujours à la recherche de nouveaux horizons sonores, Pierre-Marie Lapprand explore les recoins les plus punk du Jazz moderne avec CHRONES, improvise des envolées intersidérales avec Congé Spatial et crée un univers électronique à l'énergie tellurique avec Pierre & The Stompers. Diplômé du département Jazz du Conservatoire de Paris, l'artiste - qui a grandi dans les montagnes - nous parle de son rapport au son... Musique : Addiba (Angelo Maria) et Mystic (Pierre & The Stompers)Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2024-08-0301 min
The Sound and meDoug O'Connor, a very visceral thing "Sometimes I prefer an instrument that is not homogenous, that has lots of character, where the middle of the horn and the top of the horn have their own character."
Discover Doug O’Connor's report of the personal sensations he feels when playing the saxophone.
Music: Unity Synonym composed by Michael Laurello, performed by Doug O’Connor and Jeff Stern Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2024-07-1702 min
History Notes by Henri SELMER ParisHistory Notes: Saxophone Body Number Do you know the difference between a serial number and a body number? From 1927 to the Balanced Action era, SELMER saxophones had two distinct numbers: one on the bell, the other on the body...
Music: “ReWIND” written and performed by Hugo Afettouche alongside Maxime Mary and Matthieu Delage @Studio 15 - Produced by Henri SELMER Paris / Adrien Besse 2024-06-0603 min
History Notes by Henri SELMER ParisHistory Notes : Mark VI bow variationsShort bow, long bow, medium bow... You have probably already heard these terms to distinguish Mark VIs according to the length of their bow and bell. Today, Douglas Pipher reveals the secrets of the 5 main variations.
Music: “ReWIND” written and performed by Hugo Afettouche alongside Maxime Mary and Matthieu Delage @Studio 15 - Produced by Henri SELMER Paris / Adrien Besse 2024-04-2705 min
The Sound and meNicki Roman, growing up with a family of string players One of the most decorated saxophonists of her generation, Nicki Roman is known for her virtuosity and technique. The musician, who grew up in a family of string players, talks about her special relationship with her instrument...
Music: Kevin Day's Unquiet Waters, Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Band by Nicki Roman and University of Southern Mississippi Wind Ensemble directed by Catherine RandDistribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2024-04-0602 min
History Notes by Henri SELMER ParisHistory Notes: Low A alto Saxophone Discover the history of the SELMER low A alto saxophone, a rare instrument that has captured the curiosity and fascination of many enthusiasts...
Music: “ReWIND” written and performed by Hugo Afettouche alongside Maxime Mary and Matthieu Delage @Studio 15 - Produced by Henri SELMER Paris / Adrien Besse 2024-03-2103 min
The Sound and meJordan VanHemert, learning how to listen 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...
"Learning how to play with a great sound is not necessarily just learning how to play, but learning how to listen."
Music: Heartaches by Dmitri Matheny Quintet
Dmitri Matheny, flugelhorn
Jordan VanHemert, saxophone
Lisa Sung, piano
Tom Knific, bass
Sean Dobbins, drums
(Sound by Alex Lovat)Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2024-03-1203 min
History Notes by Henri SELMER ParisHistory Notes: Ladario SaxophoneIn 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...
Full video on https://youtu.be/LVNFXIvpVeM
Music: “ReWIND” written and performed by Hugo Afettouche alongside Maxime Mary and Matthieu Delage @Studio 15 - Produced by Henri SELMER Paris / Adrien Besse 2024-02-1504 min
History Notes by Henri SELMER ParisHistory Notes: C-Melody Today, Douglas Pipher takes us behind the scenes of the production of the C tenor saxophone, better known as "C Melody".
Full video on https://www.selmer.fr/en/blogs/infos/history-notes-ii-04-saxophone-c-melody
Music: “ReWIND” written and performed by Hugo Afettouche alongside Maxime Mary and Matthieu Delage @Studio 15 - Produced by Henri SELMER Paris / Adrien Besse 2024-01-0904 min
History Notes by Henri SELMER ParisHistory Notes: Curved soprano After looking at the case of the C soprano, specialist Douglas Pipher sheds light on another rare instrument produced by Maison SELMER: the curved soprano saxophone.
Full video on https://youtu.be/v53UQhgGxC8
Music: “ReWIND” written and performed by Hugo Afettouche alongside Maxime Mary and Matthieu Delage @Studio 15 - Produced by Henri SELMER Paris / Adrien Besse 2023-11-3004 min
菠萝油子丨成年人听的动漫播客石塚真一与《蓝色巨星》丨你的“爵士”启蒙，或许就是这期节目！feat.李世海动漫的世界，真的太美妙了！继上次我们惊叹以美术生的视角展示“绘画”这门艺术的《蓝色时期》后，这一次，我们又给朋友们带来了关于“音乐”的精彩作品《蓝色巨星》！爵士乐，这个似乎离我们生活很遥远的音乐类型，竟然以极其“热血”，“酣畅淋漓”的方式呈现在大荧幕上。为了能让的菠萝油子的听友们可以听懂爵士，看懂《蓝色巨星》里的细节，我们专程邀请了当今国内最具影响力的萨克斯演奏家、作曲家、编曲家之一、JZ MUSIC签约艺术家、法国塞尔玛（Henri selmer Paris）赛克斯管签约艺术家、美国Ted Klum笛头代言人、纳晶艺术学院流行音乐学院讲师李世海老师做客菠萝油子，一起来聊聊爵士，聊聊动漫！【时间轴】00:02:04 爵士乐是一种态度，00:07:35 做不同的旋律，合奏才能更好玩00:15:12 爵士音乐在日本：时间的流逝与历史的传承00:22:46 爵士乐的热血瞬间00:30:23 爵士乐的魅力：挑战传统，创造自我00:38:01 爵士乐历史与《蓝色巨星》00:45:37 爵士乐与摇滚乐的对比：追求不同，但皆需成长00:53:13 漫画与爵士乐的对话：追寻梦想的故事01:00:48 爵士乐手的大男孩：电影中的友情与成长01:08:25 自由与乐趣：乐手在现场爵士乐中发掘自我01:16:01 从零基础到舞台中央：一个爵士乐手的成长之路01:23:39 打破行业阶级感：与年轻音乐家的即兴交流【补充】：萨克斯风演奏家约翰·克特兰（John Coltrane）2023-11-291h 32
History Notes by Henri SELMER ParisHistory Notes: C soprano The C soprano saxophone is a very rare and little-known instrument. It has its own identity, between the Bb soprano (to which it is closer in terms of range) and the Eb sopranino. Discover the history of its production with Douglas Pipher!
Full video on https://bit.ly/c-soprano
Music: “ReWIND” written and performed by Hugo Afettouche alongside Maxime Mary and Matthieu Delage @Studio 15 - Produced by Henri SELMER Paris / Adrien Besse2023-10-2603 min
History Notes by Henri SELMER ParisHistory Notes: SopraninosThe sopranino saxophone is a very delicate instrument both in its approach to playing and in its manufacture. Douglas Pipher inaugurates the second season of History Notes by telling us about the production of these atypical instruments over the years...
Full video on https://www.selmer.fr/en/blogs/infos/history-notes-ii-1-sopraninos
Music: “ReWIND” written and performed by Hugo Afettouche alongside Maxime Mary and Matthieu Delage @Studio 15 - Produced by Henri SELMER Paris / Adrien Besse 2023-09-1707 min
The Sound and meHannah Horton, always striving to get better Saxophonist, composer and rising star of UK Jazz, Hannah Horton roots her music in not only jazz, but also folk and funk. She has showcased her skills alongside great artists such as Amy Winehouse, Ian Shaw and Georgia Mancio, and has performed at UK’s most prominent jazz venues. She talks today about her creative voice…
Music: Keep walking by Hannah Horton
Video available on https://bit.ly/HannahHortonInterview
Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2022-11-1702 min
History Notes by Henri SELMER ParisHistory Notes #12: The Super Action 80For the last episode of the season, Douglas Pipher talks about the last historic saxophone made by Henri SELMER Paris: the Super Action 80, which would be followed a few years later by the Super Action Series II and Series III saxophones.2022-10-2203 min
The Sound and meDavid El Malek, poétiser sa propre histoire À tout juste vingt ans et sans projet professionnel précis, David El Malek s’achète un saxophone ténor ainsi qu’une méthode et se met à découvrir l’instrument avec passion. Son travail acharné lui permettra de construire une musicalité et un phrasé d’une richesse toute personnelle. Connu entre autres pour son travail avec Baptiste Trotignon, le musicien nous parle ici de son rapport à la musique et à sa propre histoire…
Musique: Talking Cure, de David El Malek
Vidéo disponible sur https://www.selmer.fr/fr/beyond-the-sound/categorie/artistes/the-sound-and-me-23-david-el-malek
Distribué par Audi...2022-10-1808 min
The Sound and meEva Barthas, arriver à prendre la paroleAttirée depuis toujours par de nombreuses disciplines artistiques, Eva Barthas a créé plusieurs spectacles et projets mêlant la musique au théâtre, à la poésie, au dessin et à la danse. Saxophoniste à l'Orchestre de la Garde Républicaine, elle est aussi membre du groupe de musique traditionnelle Dumka, et du Zambra quartet, réunissant 4 artistes autour de l'art flamenco. Elle nous parle aujourd’hui de ses influences, et de la façon dont elle adapte son jeu en fonction des formations.
Musique "Nightscapes of Babylon" de Anja Djordjevic interprétée par Eva Barthas et le Veliki Kamerni Or...2022-08-1707 min
The Sound and meRob Buckland, storytelling & improvisation Moving effortlessly between genres, Rob Buckland performs as classical soloist, chamber musician, contemporary specialist, improviser, with an International reputation as an insightful educator. Co-founder of the Apollo Saxophone Quartet, he has worked with a wide variety of jazz, pop and commercial artists, including notable performances with Michael Buble and Elvis Costello. He talks here about storytelling and improvisation…
Music: Just say you'll wait for me by Rob Buckland
Video available on https://bit.ly/3ujb1S0
Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2022-07-2304 min
History Notes by Henri SELMER ParisHistory Notes #11: The Mark VIITransition between the Mark VI and the Super Action 80, the Mark VII was marketed for 4 years. It offers a powerful sound, particularly rich in high harmonics, corresponding to the needs of the time and the advent of rock and pop music. Douglas Pipher tells us more about the production of this instrument.
"For the past 30 or 40 years, serial number charts that have been published tend to list the Mark VII as starting at 231,000 serial number. This is incorrect but there's a rational explanation as to why it happened..."
Full video on https://www.selmer.fr/en...2022-07-1303 min
The Sound and mePierrick Pédron, le mélange de tous ceux qu'on aimeEn 2001, il sortait Cherokee, son premier album en leader. Depuis, on l’a vu sillonner la planète, sur scène ou en studio, jouant aux côtés de Wynton Marsalis, Lewis Nash ou encore Eddie Henderson. On l’a entendu passer du jazz le plus traditionnel aux expérimentations les plus ébouriffées, jusqu’à flirter avec l’afro-funk et la pop… Sacré Artiste de l'année aux Victoires du Jazz 2021, Pierrick Pédron revient sur ses influences, vingt ans après ses débuts discographiques.
Musique : Sakura de Pierrick Pédron
Vidéo disponible sur https://bit.ly/TSAM_PP...2022-07-0102 min
The Sound and meAsya Fateyeva, the sound should not be always beautifulWith classical training and multiple awards under her belt, Asya Fateyeva loves to explore a wide range of styles and periods together with musicians from the areas of classical and jazz music. In 2014 she became the first woman to reach the finals of the renowned international Adolphe Sax Competition in Belgium. Today she tells us about her relationship to the saxophone sound...
Music from Ah Belinda by Asya Fateyeva
Video available on https://bit.ly/TSAMAsyaFateyeva
Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2022-07-0102 min
The Sound and meDenis Guivarc'h, né dans le jazzRévélé en France aux côtés du flûtiste Magic Malik, Denis Guivarc’h a choisi comme instrument de prédilection le saxophone alto. Il respecte en toute connivence les influences de son maître spirituel Steve Coleman, avec une base « funk » et la préoccupation permanente du groove. Aujourd’hui, le musicien nous parle de ses influences, bien sûr, mais aussi de son matériel un peu particulier…
Musique : EP centre de Denis Guivarc’h trio
Vidéo disponible sur https://bit.ly/35NaXkm
Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audio...2022-07-0105 min
The Sound and meMiguel Zenón: you feel better, you play betterMultiple Grammy Nominee and MacArthur Fellow, Miguel Zenón is considered one of the most innovative and influential saxophonists of his generation. He also developed a unique voice as a composer and as a conceptualist, concentrating his efforts on perfecting a fine mix between Latin American Folkloric Music and Jazz. He talks today about his relationship with sound, technique and equipment...
Music from El negro bembon by Miguel Zenon
Video available on https://bit.ly/3LIWW7F
Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2022-07-0108 min
The Sound and meJean-Charles Richard, le travail du son comme une succession de peauxMusicien aventurier, Jean-Charles Richard a suivi un double cursus au CNSM de Paris, où il a obtenu à l’unanimité un premier prix de saxophone classique et un diplôme de formation supérieure en jazz. Se consacrant aux saxophones soprano et baryton, il joue au sein d’orchestres classiques, de big bands, dans des fanfares de rue, aux côtés de chanteurs de variété, et collabore avec des compositeurs tels que Dave Liebman, Didier Levallet, Claudia Solal, Daniel Humair, et bien d’autres. Depuis 2006, il dirige de nombreux orchestres, dont les répertoires se situent à la croisée du jazz et de la...2022-07-0110 min
The Sound and meGéraldine Laurent, ou l'art de finir un sonSaxophoniste alto, compositrice et improvisatrice remarquable, Géraldine Laurent s’inscrit dans les pas des grands jazzmen be-bop et hard bop des années 1950-1960. Prix Django Reinhardt en 2008, Prix du disque français en 2010, élue musicienne de l’année 2015 par Jazz Magazine, et récompensée aux Victoires du Jazz 2020 pour son album Cooking, l’artiste vient également d’être nommée dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. Leadeuse et sidewoman de talent, elle se produit avec Aldo Romano, Anne Pacéo, Henri Texier, Fabrizio Bosso, mais aussi Laurent De Wilde, Pierre de Bethmann, Christian Escoudé ou encore Rho...2022-07-0106 min
The Sound and meAndy Scott, we have to be versatile musically to surviveA multi-nominated saxophonist and British Composer Award winner, Andy Scott is a founder member of the Apollo Saxophone Quartet. Dedicated to composing, performing, commissioning and recording new music, he embraces elements of classical music, jazz, funk, Latin styles which blend to create an individual voice. Today he looks back on his early days and asks himself: why did he stick with SELMER for almost 40 years?
Music from Naked Footprints, by Andy Scott, Dave Hassel and Evaristo Aguilar
Video available on https://bit.ly/TSAM_AndyScott
Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr...2022-07-0104 min
The Sound and meVincent Lê Quang, créer le contact le plus direct et le plus intime possibleSaxophoniste dont l’appétit insatiable l’emmène du jazz à la musique contemporaine, en passant par la musique classique, Vincent Lê Quang mène une activité de musicien complet ; composant, improvisant, dirigeant et enseignant. On peut l’entendre aux côtés de Daniel Humair, Jean-Paul Céléa, Jeanne Added, Aldo Romano ou encore Henri Texier, dans des salles prestigieuses telles que la Library of Congress (Washington), le Tchai-kovsky Hall (Moscou), le Palais des Arts (Budapest), et la Cité de la Musique (Paris)... Depuis 2007, Vincent Lê Quang est également professeur au CNSM de Paris. Il nous parle aujourd'hui de son...2022-07-0106 min
The Sound and meSteve Coleman, how can you be more yourself than what people normally are ?A major voice of the saxophone, Steve Coleman made his debut in New York with masters such as Cecil Taylor, David Murray, Doug Hammond, Dave Holland, Abbey Lincoln... Also playing in the streets with trumpeter Graham Haynes, he formed in 1981 Steve Coleman and Five Elements, a group that still serve as the main ensemble for his activities. This group developed a concept of improvisation within nested looping structures called the M-Base concept. In this podcast the musician questions himself: What determines and shapes sound? Is there a specific sound for each era? For each musician? Does it make sense...2022-07-0106 min
The Sound and meBaptiste Herbin, faire ses choix et trouver sa propre couleurNommé aux Victoires du jazz en 2013 suite à son premier disque Brother Stoon, Baptiste Herbin remporte en 2019 le prestigieux prix Django Reinhardt décerné par l’Académie du Jazz. Il joue dans le monde entier aux côtés de grands musiciens tels que Stefano di Battista, Kenny Garrett, Roy Hargrove, Steve Wilson, James Carter, Archie Shepp ou encore Jerry Bergonzi. En 2016, Classica écrivait à son sujet : « La beauté du son de son saxophone est sans doute la première qualité qui saute à l’oreille, puis la sensation d’une tradition qui s’expose et se rafraîchit, enfin, l’étonnante volubilité et maî...2022-07-0107 min
The Sound and meDmitry Baevsky, rooted in the stageAfter studying at the Mussorgsky College of Music in St. Petersburg, Dmitry Baevsky arrived in New York at the age of 19 and quickly became active in the city's jazz community. Settled in Paris for a few years, the artist presented his 9th album in 2021, confirming his flawless technique, his endless inspiration and his sense of melody. Now based in Paris, the saxophonist shares his vision of sound and his way of working on it...
Music from Mount Harissa by Dmitry Baevsky
Video available on http://bit.ly/TSAM_Baevsky
Distribué p...2022-07-0104 min
The Sound and meTimothy McAllister, getting out of your comfort zoneHailed as a “one of the foremost saxophonists of his generation” by The New York Times, Timothy McAllister is one of today’s premier soloists. He is a member of the renowned PRISM Quartet, and a champion of contemporary music credited with dozens of recordings and over 150 premieres of new compositions by eminent and emerging composers worldwide. Today, he talks about collaborating with composers, the possible distinction between 'vintage sound' and 'modern sound', and life experiences that transform our sound...
Music from John Adams’ saxophone concerto by Timothy Mc Allister
Video available on http://bit.ly/TSAM_M...2022-07-0111 min
The Sound and meVincent David : vocalité, sensations intérieures et élévation spirituelle1er Grand Prix au Concours International Adolphe Sax de Dinant 1994, Vincent David collabore dès le début de sa carrière avec des ensembles de renommée internationale, notamment l’Ensemble Intercontemporain sous la direction de Pierre Boulez. Soliste, compositeur et chef d’Orchestre, c’est aussi un pédagogue reconnu : il enseigne au Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles et donne de nombreuses masterclass en France et à l’étranger. Pour ce nouvel épisode de notre podcast consacré au son, le saxophoniste nous parle de vocalité, de sensations intérieures et d'élévation spirituelle...
Musique : Mirages de Vincent David
Vi...2022-07-0108 min
The Sound and meGuillaume Perret, un son qui rentre dans l’âme des gensCompositeur et arrangeur multipliant les expériences musicales et les projets depuis plus de vingt ans, Guillaume Perret évolue dans un univers inclassable entre le jazz, le funk, l’électro, puisant également dans le rock et les sonorités orientales. Sa marque de fabrique, c’est aussi son instrument électrifié, paré de micros, de capteurs et mixeurs. Aujourd’hui, l’insatiable explorateur nous en dit plus sur son rapport au son, sa manière de travailler et sa volonté de surprendre...
Musique : Air Blast et A Certain Trip de Guillaume Perret
Vidéo disponible sur http://bit.ly/TSAM-GP
2022-07-0105 min
The Sound and meBranford Marsalis, can we change the sound that's in our head?Active for more than thirty years with his quartet, Branford Marsalis remains a figure of excellence in jazz. He has played with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Miles Davis, Lionel Hampton, Herbie Hancock and even with Sting for over 10 years. A master of the saxophone, he also devotes himself to classical music and performs regularly with major orchestras in the United States and Europe. He talks to us today about the sound of John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon's rhythmic placement, some memories with Art Blakey and Benny Golson, and his passionate discussions with his father, pianist Ellis Marsalis...
2022-07-0118 min
The Sound and meJoshua Hyde, the instrument as a filterA graduate of the Paris Conservatoire in saxophone, chamber music, and generative improvisation, Joshua Hyde won the First Prize and the Audience Prize at the 3rd Jean-Marie Londeix International Competition. He is a part of the Parisian music ensemble Soundinitiative, is a member of the duo Scapegoat with Canadian percussionist Noam Bierstone, and of the Australian contemporary music ensemble Elision. Particularly interested in creating immersive performance contexts, his compositions often incorporate his own videos and visual arts. He offers us here a reflection on the relationship between the instrument, the music played, and the composer's universe...
2022-07-0106 min
The Sound and meNicolas Arsenijevic, le son comme une enveloppe Diplômé du CNSM de Paris en 2016 dans la classe de Claude Delangle, Nicolas Arsenijevic navigue depuis plusieurs années entre création contemporaine, répertoire original pour saxophone, transcriptions, musique traditionnelle ou encore théâtre musical.
Membre de plusieurs ensembles de musique de chambre tels que le Kosmopolitevitch Orkestar, Saxback et l’Ensemble Octopus, le musicien se produit régulièrement en France et dans toute l’Europe, où il donne aussi de nombreuses masterclass. Pour le musicien, le son apparaît comme une enveloppe, un corps, une voix, une langue... « En jouant deux styles différents, je suis le...2022-07-0109 min
History Notes by Henri SELMER ParisHistory Notes #10: The Mark VI In 1954, the saxophone world was shattered by the arrival of an instrument that soon became legendary: the Mark VI. Today, Douglas Pipher dives into the archives of the most emblematic saxophone ever.
"In the spring of 1954, March 19, to be exact, a single saxophone was packed up and shipped to Selmer US. This instrument number 53,727, was the first Mark VI to be sent..."
FULL VIDEO on https://www.selmer.fr/en/beyond-the-sound/category/brand/history-notes-mark-vi2022-05-0207 min
History Notes by Henri SELMER ParisHistory Notes #09 : Super Action Sometimes called Super Balanced, the Super Action is to some extent a transitional instrument falling between the Balanced Action and Mark VI. Douglas Pipher tells you more about its specificities.
"When a number of modifications were made to the Selmer saxophones in early 1947, the American distributor decided that a new name was needed. They came up with the name Super Action..."
FULL VIDEO on https://www.selmer.fr/en/beyond-the-sound/category/brand/history-notes-super-action2022-05-0203 min
History Notes by Henri SELMER ParisHistory Notes #08 : Production during World War IIOn the eve of the Second World War, Henri SELMER Paris enjoyed an international popularity, thanks in particular to the success of the mythical Balanced Action, whose sales continued to increase. Douglas Pipher explains how the company was able to continue its activity, in a very limited way, from 1939 to 1945.
"In 1939, Germany, France, and England all declared war on each other. On may 10th 1940 the Germans attacked through Belgium into France. On June 14th 1940, Paris fell to the Germans. We could think that production would likely stop cold, but amazingly, in a much smaller capacity, Henri SELMER Paris w...2022-05-0204 min
History Notes by Henri SELMER ParisHistory Notes #07 : Last Super Sax Today, Douglas Pipher examines the history of rare and little-known instruments...
"We're going to talk today about the very last two iterations of the Selmer super sax series. The first one was a number of Radio Improved instruments that were built well into Balanced Action production. I call these the late Radio Improved. The second is probably the most iconic niche product SELMER made, known as the Dorsey."
FULL VIDEO on https://www.selmer.fr/en/beyond-the-sound/category/brand/history-notes-last-super-sax2022-05-0203 min
History Notes by Henri SELMER ParisHistory Notes #06 : Balanced Action It laid the foundation for the modern saxophone, established itself in the American market and was adopted by jazz giants such as Coleman Hawkins and Paul Desmond... Discover the history of the Balanced Action.
"In April of nineteen thirty five, Henri SELMER Paris introduced a new line of instruments. A line that essentially is realized as the birth of the modern saxophone. The instrument that changed everything. I could go on and on and on... Everybody watching this video probably understands and agrees."
FULL VIDEO on https://www.selmer.fr/en/beyond-the-sound/categor...2022-05-0204 min
History Notes by Henri SELMER ParisHistory Notes #05 : Radio Improved In 1934, the Henri Selmer Paris workshops began the smallest production cycle in the history of the company: the Radio Improved. Discover the history of this Selmer Super Sax (SSS).
" The third generation of the SELMER Super Sax has become known as the Radio Improved for an obvious reason : they all had the words Radio Improved, stamped on the bell, in English. The production ran from mid nineteen thirty four to late summer nineteen thirty five. This is one of the smallest identifiable production runs that SELMER produced... "
FULL VIDEO on https://www.selmer...2022-05-0203 min
History Notes by Henri SELMER ParisHistory Notes #04 : Cigar CutterOur guide Douglas Pipher tells us in this new episode about the mythical Cigar Cutter, the first of the SELMER Super Sax.
"Anyone who's interested in old saxophones is aware of the SELMER Super Sax, the SSS logo on the instrument. It has become synonymous with the octave mechanism that was introduced at the same time which resembled a cigar cutter that clips the end of your cigar. So the saxophone became known as the Cigar Cutter. "
FULL VIDEO on https://www.selmer.fr/en/beyond-the-sound/category/brand/history-notes-4-cigar-cutter2022-05-0204 min
History Notes by Henri SELMER ParisHistory Notes #03 : Large Bore For the third episode of this series dedicated to the history of Henri SELMER Paris, Douglas Pipher tells us about the range of instruments produced from 1928 to 1931, known as the "Large Bore".
" In 1928, Henri SELMER Paris decided to stop putting a model stamp on their instruments. So the next range of instruments, from 1928 to 1931, have become known as the Large Bore. This is because the bore at the top of the body, where the neck is attached, changed for the Altos, and the Altos only..."
FULL VIDEO ON https://www.selmer.fr/en/bey...2022-05-0203 min
Le Talk DécideursThierry Oriez : «Selmer fabrique du made in France depuis 1885»Thierry Oriez, président exécutif de Henri Selmer Paris, est l'invité du Talk Décideurs du Figaro. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2022-04-2913 min
History Notes by Henri SELMER ParisHistory Notes #02 : Models 26 and 28 Through a fascinating and highly-documented web-series, collector Douglas Pipher recalls the history of Henri SELMER Paris and his legendary saxophones... This second episode focuses on the models 26 and 28.
"In the spring of nineteen twenty six, SELMER had made enough small adjustments and improvements to the instrument to validate a new model. So accordingly they replaced the Model 22 with the Model 26..."
FULL VIDEO on https://www.selmer.fr/en/beyond-the-sound/category/brand/history-notes-02-models-26-and-282022-04-1502 min
History Notes by Henri SELMER ParisHistory Notes #01 : Model 22 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.
In this first episode, let's discover the history of the first SELMER saxophone !
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...2022-04-1502 min
Transparência AtivaINTERNET E O ATUAL CENÁRIO PARA PRODUÇÃO MUSICAL.Nesse quinto episódio o transparência recebe o músico Douglas Braga, saxofonista e compositor, artista henri selmer paris e d'addario woodwinds, professor na escola do auditório Ibirapuera e um músico premiado nacional e internacionalmente, ministrou masterclasses em grandes universidades como: UFMJ, UFRJ, UNICAMP, UNESP, UNB. E também o músico Marcos Braga. Marcos é trompetista, arranjador e compositor, é um dos idealizadores, fundadores e diretor musical do Jazz Trumpet Festival Brasil, também da academia de trompetes de São Paulo e um dos fundadores da Speakin' Jazz Big Band, também desenvolve seu trabalho autoral junto ao marcos Braga 2021-06-2620 min