Celebrity Sound Bytes

During the Spring/Summer of 1994 Antony Dannecker attended the George Martin Studios, Hampstead, London to specially custom build and tune Larry Adler's harmonicas for the recording of the album 'The Glory of Gershwin' with the following musicians/vocal artists etc. etc.

Lisa Stansfield • Elton John • Carly Simon • Cher • Bon Jovi • Oleta Adams • Elvis Costello • Kate Bush • Meatloaf • Issy Van Randwyck • Cortney Pine • Peter Gabriel • Chris de Burgh • Sting • Sinead o'Connor • Robert Palmer.

Harmonica used was a Hohner Larry Adler Professional 12 key C, custom built and tuned by Antony Dannecker. ‘Long slot’ Super Chromonica reed plates, a sealed pear wood comb and tuned to A442 hertz.

They Can't Take That Away from Me - Lisa Stansfield

Harmonica used was a Hohner 270/48 custom built and tuned by Antony Dannecker. Fitted with standard brass reed plates key C and a sealed pear wood comb tuned to A445 hertz.

Someone To watch Over Me - Elton John

Harmonica used was a Hohner 270/48 key C, custom built and tuned by Antony Dannecker. Fitted with ‘long slot’ reed plates, a sealed pear wood comb and tuned to A445 hertz.

I've Got A Crush On You - Carly Simon

Harmonica used was a Hohner Larry Adler Professional 12 key C, custom built and tuned by Antony Dannecker. Brass 1.05mm reed plates and a sealed pear wood comb tuned to A444 hertz.

Ain't nececesarily so - Cher

Harmonica used was a Hohner Silver Concerto chromatic harmonica key C, custom built and tuned by Antony Dannecker. 925 solid Sterling silver comb - tuned and set up to A445 hertz.

How Long Has this Been Going On! - Jon Bon Jovi

Harmonica used was a Hohner Silver Concerto chromatic harmonica key C, custom built and tuned by Antony Dannecker. 925 solid Sterling silver comb fitted with “Toots” series 1.05mm chrome plated reed plates tuned to A442 hertz.

Embraceable You - Oleta Adams

Antony Dannecker custom built and tuned Larry Adler's harmonicas for the recording of the Sting album "Ten Summoners Tales" (1993). Harmonicas used; Hohner Silver Concertos all tuned to A446 hertz.