Henri Selmer Paris
Henri Selmer Paris is a French enterprise, manufacturer of musical instruments based at Mantes-la-Ville near Paris. Founded in 1885, it is known as a producer of professional-grade woodwind and brass instruments, especially saxophones, clarinets and trumpets. Henri Selmer Paris used to be family-owned but was sold to Argos-Wityu in 2018.
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Musical instruments |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Founder | Henri Selmer |
| Headquarters | Mantes-la-Ville , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Thierry Oriez |
| Products | Woodwind instruments: saxophones, clarinets and mouthpieces |
Number of employees | 450+ (2019) |
| Parent | Conn-Selmer |
| Website | www |
Selmer Paris instruments have been played by many well-known saxophonists such as Marcel Mule, Claude Delangle, Frederick Hemke, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Paul Desmond, Herschel Evans, Zoot Sims, Michael Brecker, Sonny Rollins, Ornette Coleman and Coleman Hawkins. Among famous Selmer Clarinet players is Benny Goodman in his early career.
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