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Jesper Thilo's signature

Selmer Mark VI (1967). Tenor saxophone No. M140974, engraved with current owner's signature "Jesper Thilo". These types of saxophones with low production numbers are today famous for their fine sound and are known under the moniker "Ancient Horns". Originally acquired by Ben Webster directly from the Selmer factory in 1967. Hereafter acquired by the current owner Jesper Thilo. Estimate: DKK 100,000.
Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers
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  • From left to right: Ben Webster, Holger Laumann, Finn Odderskov, unknown baritone saxophonist, Jesper Thilo and Dexter Gordon. Location: “Jazzhus Tagskægget” in Aarhus (1967-73).

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    While the streets and music venues of Copenhagen overflow with jazz tunes during this summer's Copenhagen Jazz Festival (6-15 July), the musician Jesper Thilo’s Selmer Saxophone will be exhibited in one of Bruun Rasmussen's windows at Bredgade 33 in Copenhagen. This iconic tenor saxophone can now be yours when it comes under the hammer at the international auction in mid-September.