Professor Emeritus of Clarinet and Music History, Portland State University

Collector and Dealer of Wind-Up Phonographs,Old Records and Cylinders

This site contains information about clarinet music, clarinet recordings and wind-up phonographs. There is also information about several compact disc recordings that are available for purchase as well as opportunities for hiring our professional musicians.. We also will help you evaluate any phonographs that you may own.

Stan Stanford, Trio Spektrum (Solo and Ensemble Performance Information)

Antique Phonographs (Updated 4/8/2009)
In this section you will find pictures of Columbia, Victor and Edison phonographs dating from 1895 until 1925. Phonographs and Cabinets have been recently added for both Victor and Columbia.

Phonographs from the Victor Room

Other Phonographs (Updated 2/27/2009)
Here you will find rare and unusual phonographs and cabinets. I have added many new ones including record cabinets, children's phonographs, a music box and a Brunswick Talking Machine with Japanese decoration.

Tinfoil Phonograph, 1878 Graphic

What is my phonograph worth? If you have an old phonograph and wish to know its value or wish to sell it, please contact us. We can also help you find a repair service. stan@clarphon.com

Early Clarinet Recordings (Updated 6/1/2009)
This section is for those interested in early clarinet recordings. Here you will find a list of recordings in my possession made by various artists on cylinder and disc from about 1892 until 1949. This is by no means a complete list of material recorded during this time, but is representative of the kind of music that was recorded. Please see Acoustic Clarinet Recordings, a compact disc recording edited from cylinders and discs in this section. A second compact disc recording featuring additonal pieces from this list should be available during fall, 2008.

Compact Disc Recordings (Updated 1/1/2009)
Here you will find compact disc recordings for sale. These include recordings where I am involved as a performer and Acoustic Clarinet Recordings which I edited. This compact disc of recordings from cylinders and discs was transferred by Glenn Sage ( www.tinfoil.com ). A second compact disc recording of transferred clarinet recordings will be available soon.

Questions, Ideas: stan@clarphon.com