Buffet-Crampon Clarinet, used by Artie Shaw

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Artie Shaw clarinets
Description:

This B-flat clarinet (top instrument), serial number 22457, was made by Buffet-Crampon & Cie. Paris, France. 1938. It was previously owned and used by American jazz musician and band leader, Artie Shaw (1910 - 2004).

This B-flat clarinet (bottom instrument), serial number M6727, was made by Henri Selmer. Paris, France. 1945. It was previously owned and used by American jazz musician and band leader, Artie Shaw (1910 - 2004).

Shaw achieved International success with his recording of “Beguine the Beguine” in 1938. He continued his career performing around the world, selling thousands of records, and appearing on film and television. By the end of 1954 Shaw made his last appearance as a clarinetist and stopped performing to pursue other interests.

Date Made: 1938

User: Shaw, ArtieMaker: Buffet-Crampon & Cie.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: France: Île-de-France, Paris

See more items in: Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments, Music & Musical Instruments, Clarinets, Highlights from the Culture and the Arts Collection, Jazz

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Credit Line: Gift of Artie Shaw

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2003.0264.01Serial Number: 22457Accession Number: 2003.0264Catalog Number: 2003.0264.01

Object Name: clarinet

Physical Description: wood, ebony (overall material)metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: 29 in x 3 1/4 in; 73.66 cm x 8.255 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-e77d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1247016

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