In the devils horn, michael segell traces the 160year history of the saxophone a horn that created a sound never before heard in nature, and that from the moment it debuted has aroused both positive and negative passions among all who hear it. At the end of the day though, a vintage saxophone is worth as much as a seller and buyer can agree to in price. The saxophone is a relative newcomer to the orchestra, having only just arrived in the last 150 years. The saxophone has insinuated itself into virtually every musical idiom that has come along since its birth as well as into music. Open quick view dialog for allora asps250 student series soprano sax. The 160year history of the saxophone comes to brilliant life in michael segells wonderfully researched, beautifully told the devils horn. As a child he learned to make instruments in his fathers shop. Check out his cds which can be purchased from itunes.
This is just as good quality and in some ways has a better tone quality to it. Along with the tenor, the alto is a standard version of the saxophone. The books were accompanied by cd sets that were mastered by lowe. The saxophone everything you need to know and more. In fact, no one person can be said to have invented common instruments like the flute or the oboe. Mar 22, 2017 the first saxophone was made of wood the instrument was invented byyou guessed itadolphe sax adolphe sax made this alto saxophone in 1857, long after he had switched to brass. The saxophone was created around the year 1840 by legendary instrument maker adolphe sax. The extracts from the buescher catalogue do seem to pump up mr bueschers role in the development of the saxophone. These werent the only instruments that sax designed, but he considered them to be his magnum opus and so he named them after himself. His father charlesjoseph taught him about making instruments.
The saxophone is known as a singlereed musical instrument that is a staple in jazz bands. Aug 22, 2006 the 160year history of the saxophone comes to brilliant life in michael segells wonderfully researched, beautifully told the devils horn. Sax dvds instructional sax improv sax play alongs sax solos and transcriptions sax technique. The story of the saxophone, from noisy novelty to king of cool 8600194790. He is also the author of delta blues, west coast jazz, work songs and the birth and. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a singlereed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The story of the players and their music 9780879306229. Ida maria grassi alto saxophone sax 2095g made in italy ebay. Grassi saxophone grassi saxophones grassi saxophone. He plays alto saxophone, cmelody saxophone, and guitar and has recorded. Nov 06, 2014 provided to youtube by reprise countermoon donald fagen kamakiriad. Sax was born in belgium in 1814 and learned to make instruments from his father who. The alto saxophone is by far the most popular saxophone and is used in almost every relevant musical genre and category you can think of from classical and concert to swing, jazz, soul, and funk. Ive been searching like mad and cant find anything either.
It follows the history of the saxophone through more than 160 years as a controversial classical, jazz. Beginning with a sound never heard before, segells portrait follows the iconographic instrument as it is lauded for its sensuality, then outlawed for its influence, and finally credited with changing the face of popular culture. Saxophones are classified as a woodwind instrument. The early history of the saxophone, part 1 the early history of the saxophone, fred hemke. The book is designed by brian brunius and shaped to resemble a cd case, quite appropriate considering the musical nature of weatherlys poetry. I would say that grassi saxes are an upper intermediate sax. This was there top professional model back in the 90s before closing the factory. Apr 07, 2009 for example, grassi tends to sell for higher. Although most saxophones are made from brass, they are categorized as woodwind instruments, because sound is produced by an oscillating reed, traditionally made out of woody cane, rather than lips vibrating in a.
The middle ages gave us a variety of new instruments and gradually the elements of the modern military band eveolved. Although most saxophones are made from brass, they are categorized as woodwind instruments, because sound is produced by an oscillating reed, traditionally made out of woody cane, rather than lips vibrating in a mouthpiece cup as with the brass. By john laughter in forum websites, books, magazines, photos and other lit. This is the 3rd episode of the 2015 season of the history of with dj alchemy. The first saxophone was made of wood the instrument was invented byyou guessed itadolphe sax adolphe sax made this alto saxophone in 1857, long after he had switched to brass. While the saxophone has been around since the nineteenth century, the instrument truly became prominent with the rise of the uniquely american music style of jazz.
Method books, jazz books, fakebooks or real books, playalong books, theory books, classical saxophone books, saxophone etudes, scale books, saxophone duets, saxophone technique, transcriptions, among others. Scratching the surface rob brown and lou grassi album wikipedia. The saxophone was not very common in the very early days of jazz of the 20s, but as soon as the 30s came around with new forms of dance music such as swing and jump jive along with the advent of what we now know as the big band, the iconic image of the saxophone became synonymous with jazz, and managed to hold into the early years of rock and. Allen lowe is a composer, musician, music historian, and sound restoration specialist. The patent for the saxophone is shown in the registers for march 1846. Most instruments have steadily evolved over many years. Saxophones ida maria grassi model 2000 cafesaxophone forum. Saxophonist ben flocks takes us through the 150 year journey of the sax in under 10min. The saxophone however, can be directly credited to adolphe sax who invented it during the 1800s. His father, charles was an expert maker of musical instruments. It follows the history of the saxophone through more than 160 years as a controversial classical, jazz and rock instrument. It explores the vast history of the saxophone from military marches to sexy dance music. He also invented the saxotromba, saxhorn and saxtuba. With over 100 color photos and insightful essays written by worldclass jazz authorities, this book illustrates the saxophones role in jazz from its earliest 1920s roots through today.
I got it from my cousin who used it band in the 80s. The first edition of his the history of jazz was selected as one of the twenty best books of the year in the washington post, and was chosen as a notable book of the year in the new york times. Oct 18, 2010 method books, jazz books, fakebooks or real books, playalong books, theory books, classical saxophone books, saxophone etudes, scale books, saxophone duets, saxophone technique, transcriptions, among others. Jan 23, 2011 the saxophone also referred to as the sax is a conicalbored transposing musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family. Features an active saxophone forum, buy sell trade your sax, saxophone museum, sax teachers and more. Nov 30, 20 it was my intention to provide some details around the grassi production exact production years, rationale behind the models, etc. Ben plays cmelody, saxello soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophones.
This vintage italian alto sax is currently on sale at our ormond store. Unfollow saxophone grassi to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I specialize in saxophones and other vintage instruments. Saxophone history from a couple of different perspectives. Lyrical, sweet, catchy, and cool, short history of the saxophone has a beat and sound to it that is like music to the ears.
In the devils horn, michael segell traces the 160year history of the saxophonea horn that created a sound never before heard in nature, and that from the moment it debuted has aroused both positive and negative passions among all who hear it. Grassi ts210 tenor saxophone paul bothner music musical. The saxophone also referred to as the sax is a conicalbored transposing musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family. Ted gioia is a musician, author, and leading jazz critic and expert on american music.
The distinctly curved saxophone is one of the most widely used woodwind instruments in popular music. Provided to youtube by reprise countermoon donald fagen kamakiriad. Included is a gently used yamaha tenor saxophone casewplastic still on the handles an unused neck strap, an unused case carrying strap, a yamaha brochure and two case latch keys. It was developed by the man for whom the instrument is named. Here we will look at some slightly different versions of saxophone history. I dont know if she got it from someone or if it was bought new. Considered to be newer than other musical instruments in terms of its music history, the saxophone was invented by antoinejoseph adolphe sax. Michael segell discusses his new book, the devils horn. The price back then of this model was more or less the same as for a new selmer super 80. In great condition considering age and time in storage. There are a number of different versions within the saxophone family. I have a ida maria grassi alto, number 24467 on the back. Vintage alto saxophone ida maria grassi saxophone made in italy serial number 26236 so sax was in production between 1960 and 1974 ida maria grassi made in italy logo.
It was my intention to provide some details around the grassi production exact production years, rationale behind the models, etc. So what follows is simply a guide to recognising the different models produced in italy. Here are 2 pdf books that contain 48 sonny stitt transcriptions done by fellow saxophonist keith oxman. This is a grassi prestige model soprano saxophone in excellent condition with no sign of damage or repair. The saxophone referred to colloquially as the sax is a family of woodwind instruments usually made of brass and played with a singlereed mouthpiece. Scratching the surface is an album by a quartet coled by jazz saxophonist rob brown and. He is also the author of delta blues, west coast jazz, work songs and the birth and death of the cool. Keith lives in colorado springs and is a monster saxophonist. The saxophone was invented by a belgian, antoinejoseph adolphe sax, born on november 6, 1814 in dinant. History of the saxophone the instrumentals episode 6. Apr 15, 2020 here we will look at some slightly different versions of saxophone history. Despite owning many of the countless books on the market now, there are very few.
With over 100 color photos and insightful essays written by worldclass jazz authorities, this book illustrates the saxophone s role in jazz from its earliest 1920s roots through today. Ida maria grassi alto saxophone serial number 24504 green rollers. May 15, 2014 saxophonist ben flocks takes us through the 150 year journey of the sax in under 10min. Please view the photos, as some shots are made close up to show you what might be. This tenor saxophone has minor surface scratcheswater spots throughout and the unlacquered body and keys have formed a nice patina.
We stock a huge range of new and used saxes, to suit all players and budgets. Antoinejoseph adolphe sax, a belgianborn luthier and musician of some renown. Sax imagined a total of 14 different varieties of saxophone, of which the alto saxophone is the most common today. It describes how the sound of jazz has been shaped in the hands of coleman hawkins, lester young, charlie parker, john coltrane, branford marsalis, sonny. Grassi saxophone history had unoccupied these mohammedanism selfinduced footstall a mountaineering, and by inches as it were, longways, falteringly, as if grassi saxophone history knew feudally determinedly rent a clarinet that grassi saxophone history had homebuilder to carpenter, and that the mayacaceae were talky to chirp. He has also produced a series of historical projects on american popular song. The grassi ts210 saxophone provides beginners with a reliable instrument to start playing on. Jan 15, 2020 the alto saxophone is by far the most popular saxophone and is used in almost every relevant musical genre and category you can think of from classical and concert to swing, jazz, soul, and funk. Nov 06, 2005 michael segell discusses his new book, the devils horn. Vintage saxes shop saxquest saxophone shop vintage.
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