Keilwerth saxophone history book

Features an active saxophone forum, buy sell trade your sax, saxophone museum, sax teachers and more. The saxophone manufacturer julius keilwerth presents the new sx 90 r shadow model saxophone. Jul 25, 2014 keilwerth has been producing saxophones in a traditional way. Capitular from the keilwerth alto saxophones quintupling of the sectionalization, unpropitiousness mystified into the canyon. Julius keilwerth stenciled some saxophones for kohlert and each borrowed heavily from each others designs. The company introduced the black finish on such noted products as the shadow saxophone series. Sonny rollins, a jazz tenor saxophonist, is widely recognized as one of the most important. When i set out to prepare a reference guide for pricing vintage horns, i did so with the clear understanding that its not a perfect world, and that the preparation of a perfect value guide would be impossible. Coltrane favored the selmer mark vi tenor saxophone. At 16, she joined the schools big band and learned to play the tenor saxophone. Mike brown plays the keilwerth shadow tenor saxophone for more information on the keilwerth shadow follow this link.

Keilwerth saxophones woodwind instruments pro winds. It appears to be in good condition, except for the broken plastic finger guard. The selmer paris series ii alto saxophone is the most popular selmer paris saxophone in history. 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. Uwe ladwig, in his book saxophone, on the other hand states that the. I made this video a while ago but forgot to upload it. Learn more about our range of saxophones, sopranos, altos, tenors, baritones, bass, accessories. Professionalgrade saxophones are even more customized. Julius keilwerth saxophone plastic finger guard penn mouthpiece gdcond l.

It probably helps that there were so many places for keilwerth to borrow from most notably kohlert. The saxophone referred to colloquially as the sax is a woodwind instrument. They offer saxophones ranging from the begginers, to the professionals instrument. Founded by julius keilwerth 18731962, the man the company is named after. Keilwerth is a german saxophone manufacturer founded in 1925. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a singlereed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The julius keilwerth mkx series is a professional level saxophone that will offer german quality engineering and manufacturing at prices competitive to the global scale, and allow a new generation of musicians to use keilwerth saxophones in bringing their voice to. The real keilwerth connection to weltklang baritone. Julius keilwerth is best known for his saxophones and theres a lot written about the keilwerth saxophone history. By combining tonal characteristics of the legendarysx90r along with physical characteristics reminiscent of vintage saxophones, the mkx alto sax series allows the player to have the best of both worlds. The julius keilwerth mkx alto sax series marks the next evolution of the saxophone for this historic brand. 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. They primarily manufactured saxophones for adler and fx huller.

If youve seen any of the previous historical saxophone articles that ive written about, you know that that article from the ottawa citizen. With its extra large bell and rolled toneholes, there seems to be no doubt that keilwerth based this great horn on the legendary conn chu berry of old, with the tremendous added advantage of a sprightly modern action and an extremely comfortable and accessible keyboard. After graduation, she discharged her mandatory israeli military service duty from 199395, playing tenor saxophone in the israeli air force band. The history of the saxophone at least the way one newspaper told it. By 1920, johann keilwerth, julius father, was active already in the building of woodwind instruments in graslitz, czechoslovakia. Julius keilwerth first apprenticed for the kohlert company in graslitz, czechoslovakia.

Most keilwerth saxophones are eligible for free shipping. Offering a wide variety of materials and finishes, keilwerth saxophones are ideal for all musical styles and. A mid 1970s model by the serial number, solidly in the buescher postselmer years. Keilwerth cx90 prestige alto saxophone chocolate sound.

The keilwerth company has long been among the prominent manufacturers of saxophones. The manufacturer origionally began as primarily a stencil manufacturer for other prominant german horn builders. The 160year history of the saxophone comes to brilliant life in michael segells wonderfully researched, beautifully told the devils horn. The series ii sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor, bass and baritone. If you are a true saxophone player try a keilwerth. Selmer 52ju paris series ii jubilee edition professional model eb alto saxophone. I hope you enjoy this bit of european saxophone history. Altissimo fingerings delanglemcallistersinta every real book ever. Even so, its possible from this record to assemble a. Gerhard keilwerth grew up loving the saxophone and dreaming of building his own line, which of course he did do to international success. Today, highly skilled craftsmen build a complete line of saxophones, ranging from soprano all the way to bass saxophone.

This chart also happens to correspond to the research conducted by german saxophone historian uwe ladwig. Despite owning many of the countless books on the market now, there are very. They are regarded as a highquality product, however with an attractive price. The sx90r uses the most unique bore which produces a sound with more tonal presence than many tenor saxophones produce. Options like the yanagisawa a9935 or the keilwerth sx90r are made with the highest possible quality materials, such as sterling silver, and are built to last a lifetime. We specialize in brass and woodwind instruments for everyone from beginning band students to professional musicians. The story of the saxophone, from noisy novelty to king of cool 8600194790. The website was sold before the edit could be applied. The julius keilwerth company is a german saxophone manufacturer, established in 1925.

A professional saxophone, then, can last for decades, even a lifetime, by supporting a player as he or she continues to grow more proficient. The keilwerth company is probably the most challenging manufacturer to write about for two reasons. The saxophone has insinuated itself into virtually every musical idiom that has come along since its birth as well as into music. Your source for tenor saxophones, woodwind instruments, trombones, alto saxophones, brass instruments, piccolos, bassoons, soprano saxophones, tubas, yamaha saxophones, baritone saxophones and oboes. The crossing of cultures that is the heart of jazz music is evident in the sounds created by keilwerth saxophones. Since the 20th century the sound created by keilwerth saxophone is the product of the crossing of culture that is the heart of jazz music.

If youve ruled out keilwerth in the past because of the feel, i recommend revisiting them sometime soon to try the mkx, youll be pleasantly surprised. The keilwerth name has been synonymous with innovations in brass instruments for over 40 years. The keilwerth shadow tenor saxophone is simply breathtaking, from its smoky exterior to the incredible tone. With the mkx keilwerth have retained the best tonal characteristics of the famous sx90r the mkx still has a larger bow and bell, but the body tube and keywork is closer to that of a selmer mkvi. Meanwhile it reveals a sweet, darkchocolatesmooth side of the julius keilwerth cx90 prestige coppertubealto saxophone with goldplated. Please add to it or dispute it if you have further information. Being able to tweak and tune your sax to your liking gets you one step closer to being a professional saxophone player. Get the guaranteed best prices on keilwerth saxophones at musicians friend. Then this morning i happened to come across the most complete serial number chart of julius keilwerth saxophones that i have seen to date. With a range of expression from warm and melting tones to the highest and most penetrating notes, all the energy from generations of influential musicians is what will emerge. This is a bit of the keilwerth history that ive found scattered across a couple of websites. I have also played the keilwerth tenor and bari and are also great horns. Your own feeling, your own way the crossing of cultures that is the heart of jazz music is evident in the sounds created by keilwerth saxophones.

With a black nickel plated body made from nickel silver, silver plated keys, and sophisticated engraving on body and bow this saxophone not only has an extraordinary appearance, it also features a new, ergonomically adapted keywork. Julius keilwerth and his brothers were involved with most of the german and czech saxophone market, so much so that its impossible to just talk about julius keilwerth divorced from these other companies. Keilwerth sx90r alto saxophone edition 75, or anniversary origin. Julius keilwerth sx90 tenor saxophone good condition this is a preowned julius keilwerth sx90 tenor saxophone in good condition and working order. The first keilwerthlabeled horns were splitbellkey horns that look and sound like either the kohlert modell 1926 or conn.

Open quick view dialog for keilwerth sx90r shadow model professional tenor saxophone keilwerth sx90r shadow model professional tenor saxophone 5. Julius keilwerth is best known for his saxophones and theres a lot written about the. Julius keilwerth brass instruments history, models and serial numbers. It was only a few weeks ago, on june 5, that i wrote a story about a 1939 newspaper article in which the reporter noted that the saxophone was a difficult instrument to play well. Julius keilwerth sopranos, altos, tenors, baritones. Keilwerth shadow alto saxophone handmade in germany using old world craftsman styles, the keilwerth sx90r is one of the most impressive performing professional saxophones on the market today. The fullness of the sound has perhaps less personality than selmer saxophones or the older american ones. Keilwerth professional tenor saxophones for sale ebay. Although keilwerth have been around for a very long time in saxophone manufacturing terms, it was only with the advent of the sx90 series that the big three selmer, yamaha and yanagisawa became the big four. With its huge, dark tone, freeblowing response and really quite remarkable appearance this is a horn which is very easy to fall in love with. But for quite some time keilwerth also produced and sold brass instruments, mainly trumpets and trombones. New selmer sa80 serie ii jubilee series alto saxophone in matte finish.

Keilwerth alto saxophones julius keilwerth alto saxophones. Though there are saxophones with serial numbers dating back to the 1920s, the actual history of the keilwerths company and whether it. Keilwerth saxophone julius keilwerth was a designer and builder of keilwerth saxophones in the early part of the 20th century. Ill be publishing the full version on my website in a bit. 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. New selmer sa80 serie ii jubilee series alto saxophone in black lacquer. Unlike music, which is as old as civilization itself, the saxophone is a relatively new invention. Saxophone free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Keilwerth, hcouf and amati history sax on the web forum. The top sax in keilwerths range the sx90r shadow is spectacular in both its unique appearance and its playability. New selmer sa80 serie ii jubilee series alto saxophone in gold plate. Julius keilwerth company soon became one of the worlds leading saxophone makers. Keilwerth authorized dealer cascio interstate music.

No question that keilwerth started off with a bang. Anyone who knows formula of the sx 90 r shadow nickel silver alloy c 530% zink, 5070% copper, 1218%. The log book shows the serial numbers jumping around quite a bit for the selmeradolphe sax saxophones. After this apprenticeship, julius keilwerth and his brother, max, established a workshop in their home around 1925 or 1926.