Author: JimmyVP
Date: 2023-07-02 22:42
I possess my grandfathers Selmer “Brevete” S.G.D.G., Serial #339 (Manufactured before 1926), stamped “H. Selmer A Paris” in the oval emblem above the top joint. I am told the key of this instrument is based in B-flat. I’m trying to determine if this is correct.
My grandfather, Peter J. Pumiglio, owned this and other instruments. He was a member of the “Raymond Scott Quintette” (quintet misspelled purposely)
RSQ appeared in multiple radio, movie, and TV appearances from the 1930s into the 1950s. Primarily playing clarinet for the quintet and for Raymond Scott’s orchestra, my grandfather also played soprano clarinet (which I also own), flute, and tenor saxophone. He was very proficient in all of these instruments and was self taught.
https://youtu.be/zbR6YZs8hqs
This is a link to “War Dance For A Wooden Indian”, a scene from the 1934 movie, “Happy Landing.” my grandfather is the clarinetist in this scene. If you watch the whole scene, he will see him do some amazing solos.
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The Clarinet BBoard
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