Jazz Classics - Alto Sax

This Guest Spot collection contains some of the finest jazz standards available all set for for Alto Saxophone in melody line arrangements by Jack Long. Step into the spotlight and play along with these ten fabulousjazz classics using the superb backing tracks on the specially recorded CD. Tracks include favourites such as Fly Me To The Moon Opus One Take The 'A' Train and Straight No Chaser.

Young Jazz Classics-Playing jazz should be fun and this carefully constructed arrangement for young players will certainly help make this happen. Alto and Trumpet take the melody at the top then the rest of the band joins in for a lively romp!

Improvise Microjazz for Alto Saxophone est conçu pour apprendre à improviser à partir des éléments contenus dans la collection des Microjazz. Des notes et des rythmes sont suggérés dans le contexte de pièces faciles de blues et de jazz. On peut choisir les morceaux d'Improvise Microjazz for Alto Saxophone au hasard, ou bien on peut les jouer dans l'ordre dans lequel ils sont présentés.Ce livre a pour objet de vaincre l'obstacle du je ne sais pas improviser et de faire progresser les joueurs presque sans qu'ils s'en redent compte ! Il y a des références à divers types de gammes et de modes, mais ce livre fait appel aux réactions instinctives plutôt qu'à la connaissance technique. Des explications sont fournies au sujet de certains accords et de certaines harmonies, mais le musicien est encouragé à se rapporter d'autres textes.

Jazz classics including: The Birth of the Blues * Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart * I Got Rhythm.

The Bluesier Side of Jazz for Alto Saxophone and Eb instruments by Andrew D. Gordon and Frank Villafranca was inspired by the piano students Andrew teaches at Shepherd University School of Music in Los Angeles and is dedicated to those students: Jungwon Yumiko Yoko Eunice Sooji Hae Ji and Ok Kyu. As with many students that come from a classical background it is a difficult transition to learn to play Blues and Jazz. When a musician improvises they usually play a variety of riffs or phrases that they have developed and learnt over a period of time and can access these phrases instantaneously whatever key they are playing in to create a seamless improvisedsolo from the phrases they have learnt.Andrew's idea for this book is to create phrases or riffs over two measures of various Blues progressions. He sub-divided each of the 12 Bar Blues progressions used in this book (the chord progression for Watermelon Man is a 16 measure progression) into six sections (two measures each) and within each of the six sections created four different phrases or riffs so that the student has a choice of four different phrases to play over every two measures. They can then create a solo based on which phrase they choose for each two measures. By breaking down these phrases to two measures each he has found that the students have an easier time of learning to improvise than by trying to transcribe a whole solo from an audio recording or leaving them to their own devices in trying to play a solo based on the Blues scale or other related scales.Each of the ten examples are based on common Jazz/Blues chord progressions from Jazz songs such as 'Watermelon Man' 'Blue Monk' 'Tenor Madness' 'Route 66' 'Blue Trane' 'Bag's Groove' starting off with basic I-IV-V chords and increasing in complexity throughout the book. There are over 200 phrases/riffs to choose from that can be learned and applied to many types of jazz songs.The package includes:Book or PDF file30 audio tracks to play on your CD player or computerOver 200 mp3 filesOver 200 MIDI files

Written for and recorded by the U.S. Air Force Airmen of Note Joe Jackson director John Wasson has created a stunning and unique setting of this long-standing jazz classic. The chart is filled with twists and turns blazingensemble passages and also features solo space for two alto saxes (optional alto sax and trumpet). For the mature band here is a real showstopper.

The definitive recording of this jazz classic is by Bill Evans with other notable recordings by Cannonball Adderley and Joe Henderson. Paul Murtha's arrangement for young groups features a Latin style on the head then switches toswing on the bridge. Includes very effective writing for all sections of the band as well as solo space for alto sax.

This jazz classic adapts perfectly for young players. The tempo is moderate and the swing figures are easy to play. The blues form makes it easy for inexperienced improvisers and sample solos are included for alto tenor trumpet and piano.

Fun Pieces for Alto Saxophone-Jazzin' About for alto saxophone is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles. Featuring cool syncopation funky riffs and smooth stylish tunes Jazzin' About lets you take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues to rock to jazz.

Music Minus One Alto Saxophone Deluxe 2-CD Set-This exciting MMO volume emphasizes collectively improvised ensembles and the succession of individual solos in the freewheeling Chicago-Style offshoot of New Orleans Jazz. The rhythmic texture is rooted in the swing feel of the late 1930s and the instrumentation is typical of the New York groups of this genre. The songs are popular melodies from the 1900s to 1930s as well as multithematic compositions and blues - on this album you'll find such classics as Deed I Do Sugar The Darktown Strutters' Ball That's a Plenty and more. Includes a 32-page music book containing a solo chart for each song containing the melody line and chord changes for proper improvisational playing ofeach song plus a concert lead sheet giving the overall roadmap for each piece printed on high-quality ivory paper and two compact discs containing the complete performance of these jazz combos in digitally mastered stereo a digital stereo version of each piece minus the soloist and a special -20% slow-tempo version of each accompaniment for practice purposes. Performed by Brian Ogilvie tenor saxophone Accompaniment: Evan Christopher clarinet and leader Jon-Erik Kellso trumpet Mike Pittsley trombone Jeff Barnhart piano Bill Huntington guitar Jim Singleton bass Hal Smith drums

Douze grands standards de jazz spécialement adaptés pour le saxophone alto avec jeu-le long des accompagnements sur le CD. / Saxophone / 24 pages / Partition + Cd

Ten classic jazz tunes including transcribed solos and chord symbols in melody line arrangements. This pack includes demonstration performances and specially recorded backing tracks featuring a live jazz trio. Ideal forlearning and practising jazz improvisation. Includes transcriptions of famous recorded solos and chord symbols for your own improvised solos.The CD:Hear full performance versions of each tune including demonstrationsolos on Tracks 2-11. The alto saxophone part is then omitted from Tracks 12-21 so you can play along with the recorded accompaniments.

Cool syncopation funky riffs and smooth stylish tunes - from dynamic to nostalgic Pam Wedgwood's series has it all. Really Easy Jazzin' About is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles tailor-made for the absolute beginner. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues to rock to jazz.For Recorder with Piano accompaniment this book contains some delightful repertoire pieces for the elementary recorder player. The solo Recorder part is also included on a separate insert.