TV/film/books C Melody in Downton Abbey

[Hoosierken]

Watching the second movie in the Downton Abbey trilogy of movies made after the series ended I spotted what I was pretty sure was a C melody sax. I sent pics to Pigsquealer and he confirmed it. Even attempting to blow up a screenshot, I can't tell what the make is. One clue is that both bell keys are on the left side. I have a Holton C mel like that. This scene appears at about 1:15:45 in, Downton Abbey, A New Era. The sax is being played by Martin Williams who according to IMDB has 109 credits. I have sent an email to Mr. Williams inquiring about the sax.

 

[Grumps]

Excellent. I now have another reason for not watching this...

 

[rhysonsax]

The Dowager Lady Grantham's thoughts on Jazz.

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Rhys

 

[rhysonsax]

Watching the second movie in the Downton Abbey trilogy of movies made after the series ended I spotted what I was pretty sure was a C melody sax. I sent pics to Pigsquealer and he confirmed it. Even attempting to blow up a screenshot, I can't tell what the make is. One clue is that both bell keys are on the left side. I have a Holton C mel like that. This scene appears at about 1:15:45 in, Downton Abbey, A New Era. The sax is being played by Martin Williams who according to IMDB has 109 credits. I have sent an email to Mr. Williams inquiring about the sax.

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Well it isn't (that) Martin Williams in the stills from the film !

Can you post the movie clip ?

Rhys

 

[lydian]

If it's Crazy Rhythm or Am I Blue, that's an alto being played. On film we see an actor and a prop. Here's the soundtrack:

Downton Abbey a New Era- Soundtrack

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And here's Martin Williams who is most definitely not the guy in the scene. Actors usually do music scenes, not real musicians.

 

[Hoosierken]

Well it isn't (that) Martin Williams in the stills from the film !

Can you post the movie clip ?

Rhys

You are right, he is credited but may have been the one actually playing not the actor with a prop. Good catch

 

[Hoosierken]

The Dowager Lady Grantham's thoughts on Jazz.

View: https://youtu.be/sTp5BtiCoXI?si=AN6gXtD4ji1el4EJ


Rhys

You ought to hear her thoughts on movies.

 

[PigSquealer]

The sax is a C Melody. The bell faces upwards. Palm E is partly on the reciever.
It’s not an American make. Holton had LHBK but two “T” wire guard. Straight body to bell brace. Wire brace on underside of neck.
I’m guessing Pierret.
Left side bell keys with a single vertical wire and one “T” midway.
No visible bowfin.
Curved upward bell to body brace.
Crook with no wire brace. Single flat octave key arm to halo.
Selmer has LHBK. No bowfin. Two “T” on bell clothes guard. Teardrop crook key.
IMHO not a Selmer Modle 22 or 26. A Modle 22 example below.

Holton Rudy Wiedoeft model example.

 

[Hoosierken]

Martin Williams responded to my email and confirmed that he played an alto on the soundtrack but did not appear in the movie. I searched but cannot find this actor so perhaps he was an uncredited actor or I am not good a searching.

 

[Targa]

Martin Williams responded to my email and confirmed that he played an alto on the soundtrack but did not appear in the movie. I searched but cannot find this actor so perhaps he was an uncredited actor or I am not good a searching.

I think in most films only actors who speak are named in the credits.
Except Harpo of course.

 

[PigSquealer]

I searched but cannot find this actor so perhaps he was an uncredited actor or I am not good a searching.

Look for some credit title like “sax player in bar scene” or musicians in nightclub.

 

[PigSquealer]

I’m guessing Pierret.
Left side bell keys with a single vertical wire and one “T” midway.
No visible bowfin.
Curved upward bell to body brace.
Crook with no wire brace. Single flat octave key arm to halo.

Here’s a Pierret example. Sorry but no picture of the neck was available.

 

[cappers]

Except Harpo of course.

Honk!, Honk!
Speaking of whom and brothers, who's playing what?
Chico alto, Harpo soprano or sopranilo, Zeppo tenor, Groucho alto or C-mel?
Thank you.

 

[PigSquealer]

Slim chance it could be an Beaugnier C.