[Archive] IKEBE LIVE SHOPPING #169 | A new standard, "Axos Céleste," from Selmer, the "giant of the saxophone world"! Guest: Junsuke Motomatsu [presented by Wind Bros]

Henri Selmer Paris, a giant in the saxophone world who followed in the footsteps of Adolphe Sax, the inventor of the saxophone,and laid the foundation for the modern saxophone, has recently revamped its standard model "Axos," which follows in the footsteps of the best-selling "Series 2" model that was sadly discontinued. Now, the Axos has been renewed as the "Axos Céleste," and we welcome saxophonist Junsuke Motomatsu to introduce its charms with a demo performance!

Selmer Paris Selmer AXOS Celeste Alto Saxophone
[Adjusted and Set Up Before Shipment]
[5-Year Free Key Balance Adjustment]

Appearance

Junsuke Motomatsu (saxophonist),
former Wind Bros staff member. Graduated from the Comprehensive Music Academy Department of Shobi College of Music, where he studied various genres of music, mainly classical, but also jazz and pop. Upon graduation, he performed at the Newcomer's Concert hosted by the Japan Saxophone Association. He has studied classical saxophone under Yuko Tanabe and Kinichi Nakamura, and jazz/popular saxophone under Takamitsu Miyazaki. Currently, he is active in various musical activities, including supporting bands, performing live with his own group, performing at events, recording, and hosting sessions, while also giving lessons to students of all ages, from children to adults.

Takuya Haga / MC (Ikebe Musical Instruments Wind Bros)
"A veteran store manager with 33 years in the musical instrument industry and 18 years at Wind Bros. In his private life, he is busy raising twins. His experience in the industry is wide-ranging, from wind instrument specialty stores to guitar manufacturers and general musical instrument stores. He will use his experience handling a wide range of instruments, including guitars, drums, digital instruments, and string instruments, to explain things clearly from various perspectives!"