Music-Minus-One

Music Minus One Trumpet-This volume 3 of the Signature Series will lean towards a jazzier concept than the previous volumes and to set that tone I chose Lullaby of Birdland as the first song! And who better to place in that #1 position than Mel Torme as the singer associated with George Shearing's jazz classic! I had the pleasure of playing with the Velvet Fog in a very memorable jazzy setting. It was in the 1960s and Mel did a two week engagement at NYC's Basin Street East with the Marty Paich Dektette Band. Let's go forward to the 21st century to my play-along version and a few guidelines on how to approach it. There are actually three approaches. First as the trumpet soloist then playing the unisonline with the horns and finally as a lead player on top of the little big band. Our next song When I Fall in Love was one of Nat Cole's many huge hits. It's a song I play often on my jazz gigs. Here's a very lush arrangement for you to explore the low and high register of the hrons meaning flugelhorn for the first chorus and trumpet for the out chorus. Notice that I hug the melody only adding ornaments here and there and a modest amount of embellishments. Please focus on the subtleties and nuances in phrasing which can't be complete captured with notation. Listening with the intention of acquiring these skills is the proper mind-set. -Bob Zottola. This edition includes: a high-quality engraved printed edition of the transcribed note-for-note trumpet solo part printed on easy-to-read paper a compact disc containing the complete perofrmance of each piece in digital stereo followed by a second digital stereo version minus the soloist. Songs include: Days of Wine and Roses Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye God Bless the Child Lullaby of Birdland Steppin' Out with My Baby When I Fall in Love Why Don't You Do Right? You Don't Know Me.

Music Minus One Alto Sax-After years of neglect the saxophone quartet is rapidly regaining favor as an ensemble capable of the highest standards of musical expression. This is why many excellent composers especially those of French origin have written some of their best music for saxophone quartet so that today there exists a large repertory for this ensemble many of the best of which are included on this MMO album. Includes compositions by Pierne Boccherini Cailliet Clerisse and Hermann. Magnifique! Includes a high-quality printed music score and a compact disc containing a complete performance with soloist then a second version with the accompaniment minus you the soloist. Performed byArthur Ulichy alto saxophone

Music Minus One Soprano Saxophone-After years of neglect the saxophone quartet is rapidly regaining favor as an ensemble capable of the highest standards of musical expression. This is why many excellent composers especially those of French origin have written some of their best music for saxophone quartet so that today there exists a large repertory for this ensemble many of the best of which are included on this MMO album. Includes compositions by Pierné Boccherini Cailliet Clerisse and Hermann. Magnifique! Includes a high-quality printed music score and a compact disc containing a complete performance with soloist then a second version with the accompaniment minus you the soloist. Performed byStanley DeRusha soprano saxophone Accompaniment: Leblanc Fine Arts Saxophone Quartet: Arthur Ulichy alto saxophone Joseph Aaron tenor saxophone John Hibler baritone saxophone

Music Minus One Viola Deluxe 2-CD Set-This beautiful and substantial string quartet is eternally popular amongst chamber music aficionados. Beautiful harmonies and of course Beethoven's masterful ability to combine the four instruments make it a favorite. Includes a high-quality printed music score informative liner notes and two compact discs containing a complete performance with soloist then a second version with the accompaniment minus you the soloist. Performed by Linda Lawrence viola Accompaniment: The Vieuxtemps String Quartet: Masako Yanagita violin Marnie Hall violin Evalyn Steinbock violoncello

Music Minus One Trombone Deluxe 2-CD Set-From the 1920s to the 1950s Eddie Condon and his band created a unique style of traditional jazz characterized by a succession of instrumental solos and abrupt transitions of dynamics the result reverberates to this day in the world of jazz. Now you can participate in this incredible style and the sophisticated music of the Condon Gang with this all-digital MMO release. Includes a stellar lineup of professionals giving you guidance and a fabulous ensemble with which to perform! Contains a custom-engraved music score featuring the solo instrumental line with improvisational chord changes and a concert lead sheet for each song printed on high-quality ivory paper and adigital stereo compact disc containing complete versions of each song and a second compact disc featuring accompaniments minus soloist plus -20% slow-tempo versions of five up-tempo songs. Performed by Clint Baker trombone Accompaniment: Hal Smith's Rhythmakers: Bobby Gordon clarinet Chris Tyle trumpet Anita Thomas tenor saxophone Ray Skjelbred piano Katie Cavera guitar Marty Eggers bass Hal Smith leader and drums

Music Minus One Piano-Dvorak gave the piano a heavy involvement in this beautiful chamber work. The second movement is patterned after the Dumka dance form. Beautiful melodies wonderful orchestration. A quintet of rare quality. In short wonderful music! Includes a complete high-quality printed music score and a compact disc voluminously indexed for ease of practice containing a complete performance with soloist then performed again with accompaniments only minus you the soloist. Performed by Harriet Wingreen piano Accompaniment: Manhattan String Quartet

Music Minus One Cello Deluxe 2-CD Set-This beautiful and substantial string quartet is eternally popular amongst chamber music aficionados. Beautiful harmonies and of course Beethoven's masterful ability to combine the for instruments make it a favorite. Includes complete printed music score and two compact discs containing a complete performance with soloist then performed again minus the soloist. Performed by Evalyn Steinbock violoncello Accompaniment: Masako Yanagita 1st violin Marnie Hall 2nd violin Linda Lawrence viola

Music Minus One Trumpet-From Bach to Dvorak this collection of classics arranged presents a unique treat spanning 200 years of great music arranged for Trumpet and concert band. Includes a high-quality printed music score and a compact disc containing a complete performance in split-channel stereo with the soloist on the right channel and a second performance in full stereo minus the soloist. Performed by Michael Philip Mossman trumpet Accompaniment: Stuttgart Festival Orchestra Conductor: Emil Kahn

Music Minus One Drums-Modern Swing burst upon the recording scene in 1998 began on the West Coast and soon consumed the entire country. As will be noted in these ten songs any similarity to mid-century swing has been laid to rest with the arrangements and the more rock-oriented stylings of these six bands the vanguard of what has become a new and major force in American music. Includes a high-quality printed music book with drum charts and a compact disc containing a complete performance with soloist then a second version with the accompaniment minus you the soloist. Performed by Greg Burrows drums

Music Minus One Piano-Dvorak's classic trio which carries the name 'Dumky ' is based on the Dumka a Russian song-form which alternates lively rhythms with slow soulful interludes. A classic and highly recommended for the chamber-music enthusiast. Includes a complete high-quality printed music score and a compact disc containing a complete performance with soloist then performed again with accompaniments only minus you the soloist. Performed by Neill Eisenstein piano Accompaniment: The Classic Piano Trio

Music Minus One Flute Deluxe 2-CD Set-A 2-CD set brimming with wonderful music by Bach and Kuhlau. Bach's sonata is especially charming and a classic in the repertoire and the Kuhlau cleverly uses the sonorities of the two flutes. Includes a high-quality printed music score and two compact discs containing a complete performance with soloist then a second version with the accompaniment minus the soloist. Performed by Ervin Monroe 1st flute Accompaniment: Sam Baron 2nd flute Robert Conant harpsichord

Music Minus One Violin-The second movement of this beautiful quintet is patterned after the 'Dumka' dance form. Beautiful melodies wonderful orchestration. A quintet of rare quality. In short wonderful music! Includes a complete high-quality printed music score and a compact disc voluminously indexed for ease of practice containing a complete performance with soloist then performed again with accompaniments only minus you the soloist. Accompaniment: Harriet Wingreen piano Manhattan String Quartet

Music Minus One French Horn-Perform timeless French Horn works with The Stuttgart Festival Orchestra! Perfect for practice rehearsal auditions contest solos performances and more! These two Mozart horn concerti are legend both being high-points in the repertoire. Regularly performed by every hornist at concerts and on disc. Beautiful sonorities and Mozart's own unique classical style make for a not-to-be-missed experience. Includes a high-quality printed music score and a compact disc containing a complete performance with soloist then a second version with the orchestral accompaniment minus the soloist. Performed by Willard Zirk french horn Accompaniment: Stuttgart Festival OrchestraConductor: Emil Kahn

Music Minus One Piano-Handel's concerti grossi are considered the epitome of the baroque concerto form. And this lively example is no exception. A delight! Haydn's Concertino is cast in three short movements this charming little concerto is classic Haydn and is highly enjoyable to play. Johann Christian Bach was the youngest of the Bach sons and Mozart was overwhelmingly influenced by his compositions. His short B-flat concerto demonstrates his compositional brilliance. A perfect student concerto. Includes a high-quality printed music score and a compact disc containing a complete version with soloist in split-channel stereo (soloist on the right channel) then a second version in full stereo ofthe orchestral accompaniment minus the soloist. Performed by Neill Eisenstein piano Accompaniment: Stuttgart Festival Orchestra Conductor: Emil Kahn