Suzuki SCX 56 & Suzuki Sirius S56 Chromatic Harmonicas

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Watch in HD. Promotional video for Suzuki Harmonicas. Playing Suzuki SCX 56 and Sirius S56, made by Suzuki Harmonicas in Hamamatsu, Japan.
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Filip Jers is an internationally known professional harmonica player from Stockholm, Sweden and one of the most sought-out harmonica players in Europe. At the age of 34 he has performed in almost 30 countries all over the world.
In 2011 Jers graduated with a Master Degree in Fine Arts of Music from The Royal College of Music in Stockholm. He has also studied privately with Toots Thielemans, Howard Levy and Robert Bonfiglio.
Jers has been given numerous awards through the years. In 2005 he won two gold medals at the World Harmonica Festival in Trossingen, Germany. In 2014 his jazz quartet Filip Jers Quartet was selected as "Best Group" at the European Jazz Competition in Rotterdam, Netherlands and in 2015 the quartet received a Swedish grammy for the album ”Plays Swedish Folk”. In 2016 Jers was awarded the title ”Jazz musician of the Year” by Swedish Radio.
Jers works regulary with Filip Jers Quartet, with his duo with guitarist Emil Ernebro and as a guest soloist in different projects. He has been a featured solist with many cutting edge jazz big bands in Sweden as well as performing with two of Scandinavias finest string orchestras; Musica Vitae and Camerata Nordica. Jers has been featured on more than 50 CD's as a recording artist, playing harmonica.
Besides playing concerts Jers has extensive experience as a harmonica teacher. Besides teching privately and giving workshops in different countries all over the world he is also engaged as harmonica teacher at the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm, the Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen, Denmark and Sibelius Academy in Helsingfors, Finland.
Jers is an "International Suzuki Harmonica Artist", he is endorsing and playing harmonicas made by Suzuki Harmonicas from Japan.
He also runs Fojablue Records, an independent record label that has released "Spiro" (FRCD01, 2011), Filip Jers Quartet (FRCD02, 2013), "Duet" with Emil Ernebro (FRCD03, 2019), "Plays Classical" with Filip Jers Quartet (Prophone Records/Naxos) and "In the Spirit of Toots" with Carl Bagge trio (2023, Prophone Records/Naxos).
Besides music, Filip likes coffee, yoga and running in the nature.

[@2mitchbrink]

I could listen to that ALL DAY!

[@apmukundan]

very sweet and soft rendition,well played bravo

[@will.kulele]

SCX 56 is the first, Sirius the second. I like the sound of first better. Awesome Filip! I wanna buyt one, typed "SCX-56" on YT e got your video as a result. Guess what? You've got my like and a new subscriber.

[@FilipJersMusic]

Thanks! 🎵😀🎵

[@NikolaosEnmetanoia]

The second one is atmospheric, sweeter, cosmic. Thanks

[@FilipJersMusic]

Thanks for listening!

[@wesleyadair9480]

outstanding that was awesome 👏 👏 👏 😉

[@45martinlee]

Beautiful playing

[@FilipJersMusic]

Thanks!

[@bobsyeruncle4841]

silky smooth sounds superb bravo sir

[@FilipJersMusic]

Thanks Robert!

[@lerer4106]

Magnifique ! Wonderfull !

[@magic4matt]

A beautiful rendition! Which chromatic harmonica, in what order, are you playing on How Insensitive? Of the Suzuki SCX 56 and the Suzuki Sirius 56, which do you play first and which do you play second?

[@ChromaticHarp]

Nice playing, although I was hoping to hear the bottom extra 4th below middle C.

[@byungsulee5161]

amazing

[@ajfedor]

Nice stuff Filip! Super job as usual, and yes, I definitely liked the sound of the second one better. :o)

[@FilipJersMusic]

+A.J. Fedor :-)

[@licandres01]

Awesome as always, can one get that backing track somehow?

[@RRijlart]

Very nice Filip thanks

[@ailsonferreira9696]

Obrigado

[@FilipJersMusic]

De nada!

[@paultrow7108]

I like the sound of the second one better as well. I assume that's the Sirius.

[@howlinhoward]

The second I assume is the Sirius? very very nice sounding harmonica. Well played!

Howard Parks - The Sirius 64 is about $750.00. I own all three in the Chromatix line. They play like angels singing. Quality is top notch. Maybe Santa will be good to me and get a Sirius or Fantastic chromatic for Christmas. And just for the record, the Suzuki Fabulous runs about $900.00+.

[@howlinhoward]

Thanks Stan ! I now have an SCX56 and I'm about to install one of Brendan Power's PowerCombs in it. I like it already :)

[@user-zb4tc8fg2i]

Спасибо за душевное и сказочное исполнение Филип! :)

[@RockYuBeniya]

Good Sound 😉

[@FilipJersMusic]

Thanks Yu :-)

[@ChristianMASCRET]

BRAVO Filip ! I really prefer when you play on a chromatic harmonica (I don't like the sound of diatonic harmonica). Regards. Christian.

[@TaiowaMusic]

beautiful playing man. Do you record at home for other peoples projects? If so what's the best way to discuss rates and such?

[@stevenpatterson794]

Playing order: Suzuki 1st / Sirius 2nd

[@FilipJersMusic]

Yes

[@AllenCook]

Absolutely fabulous, sir Filip! Decided to get more serious about pursuing the chromatic harmonica. Also was moved to learn more about Suzuki harmonicas, and came across Filip Jers! (I have a 280C). You're amazing! Question: what are some good materials to start with and build upon for sight reading & playing classical music on the chromatic harmonica? I read that you have a degree in harmonica studies? I play piano and guitar, and have a good foundation in theory, & jazz standards. Thank you so much. I'll be visiting your channel often!

[@FilipJersMusic]

+Allen Cook Hi! Maybe buy a flute book, there you would get a good start for sight reading and classical music.

[@AllenCook]

Filip Jers Music Great idea re flute books. Thanks. In a harmonica review video, violin repertoire was mentioned. Someone else mentioned tenor saxophone repertoire as it regards the low range of the big 64's. I'll look into it. Be well, Filip. Thanks again.

[@guaraboy68]

Filip you're simply the best harmonica player ever. When are you coming to the US for a concert?

[@koreanlanguageschool6318]

안녕하세요 필리핀 한국어 학교입니다.만나서 반갑습니다

[@johneli495]

Second one had a rounder/warmer sound

[@FilipJersMusic]

Cool, yes I think so too!

[@user-ni2od2uw6y]

scx is best！

[@FilipJersMusic]

Yes it is great!

[@seabornsong7186]

Nice!

[@FilipJersMusic]

Thanks!

[@AlpineWarren]

Which did you prefer for playability my friend?

[@FilipJersMusic]

The Sirius might be a bit smoother but the SCX feels lighter... So really to answer actually.

[@AlpineWarren]

@@FilipJersMusic thank you my friend.

[@LeandroLoan]

Is this the cross tuned version, Filip?

[@FilipJersMusic]

Hi Leandro, no it is straight tuned

[@SuperHexadecimal]

What song is this?

[@cesarmachado8864]

SuperHexadecimal, music is Insensatez, from the brasilian man Tom Jobim.

[@indianvoiceover587]

This jazz has no musical meaning.. so irritating to 🙉.. jazz surely killed music industry