Sonny Rollins

9 important solos for B Flat Tenor Sax as played by the innovative contemporary jazz musician Sonny Rollins. Includes chord changes and analysis of Rollins's style with a complete discography. Selected and edited by CharleyGerard.

Explore the unique sound and soul of jazz innovator Sonny Rollins on licks from 12 classic songs: Airegin; Biji; Don't Stop the Carnival; Doxy; Duke of Iron; God Bless' the Child; Oleo; St. Thomas; Sonnymoon for Two; Tenor Madness; Way Out West; You Don't Know What Love Is

The Sonny Rollins Omnibook celebrates the bebop legend that worked with Miles Monk MJQ and many others. His solo work has earned him many accolades including Grammy Awards election into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences an Edward MacDowell Medal and the Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama. This collection features 50 of his best transcribed exactly from Rollins' recorded solos including: 'Airegin' 'All the Things You Are' 'Almost like Being in Love' 'Bouncing with Bud' 'Doxy' 'Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye' 'I'll Remember April' 'Just in Time' 'Namely You' 'Oleo' 'On a Slow Boat to China' 'St. Thomas' 'Solid' 'Sonnymoon forTwo' 'Vierd Blues' 'Woodyn' You' and more.

A collection of ten of the best works from Sonny Rollins one of the greatest Saxophone players of the 20th century.

One of the most played of Sonny Rollins' many great tunes Doxy is arranged here in a very playable version for inexperienced bands. What a great introduction to one of the true innovators of jazz! (Includes full performance CD)

Jazz Play-Along Vol.8-A fabulous Jamey Aebersold Jazz play-along Book and CD set featuring eight compositions by Sonny Rollins one of the saxophone stars of the Be-Bop era. Many of his works which include Oleo Doxy and Sonnymoon For Two have become popular additions to the standard repertoire with familiar melodies and grooves. This fantastic publication gives you the chance to discover the savvy grooves and sophisticated phrasing of this Jazz giant! The Jamey Aebersold Jazz Play-A-ong Series is a practical learning tool for all jazz musicians. With arrangements for all instruments; B flat E flat Treble Clef and Bass Clef this is aversatile way to play your favourite artists and pieces. With musician-friendly lead sheets melody cues and other split track choices on the included CD this first of its kind package makes learning to play jazz easier than before.

Even though the title implies tenor feature this excellent chart for young players features the entire sax section in the beginning along with background stabs in the brass. There is also a nice sax soli section and solos for trumpet and alto sax.

Real Book Multi-Tracks Volume 6-Today's best way to practice jazz! Accurate easy-to-read lead sheets and professional customizable audio tracks accessed online for 10 songs.The interactive online audio interface includes: tempo control; looping; buttons to turn each instrument on or off; lead sheet with follow-along marker; and melody performed by a saxophone or trumpet on the “head in” and “head out.” The full stereo tracks can also be downloaded and played off-line. Separate lead sheets are included for C B-flat E-flat and Bass Clef instruments.This volume includes the songs Airegin • Blue Seven • Doxy • Duke of Iron • Oleo• Pent up House • St. Thomas • Sonnymoon for Two • Strode Rode and Tenor Madness.

Cette composition de Sonny Rollins infl uencée du calypso n?est peut-être pas aussi connue que St. Thomas mais Duke of Iron est pourtant une mélodie distinctive et merveilleuse. Avec les deux saxophones ténor et deux trombones de l?original ce tube est bien arrangé pour l?ensemble entier et sera vite un de vos préférés. Des solos sont fournis pour saxophone ténor et trombone.

Arranged in a medium swing/shuffle style here is a very easy version of this jazz standard by Sonny Rollins that maintains the style and feel of the original. Featuring a mix of tutti playing and call-and-response scoring thisis a great way tointroduce a jazz legend to your young players. There is a written or ad lib solo for any trumpet or alto sax and the shout chorus features a dialogue between the ensemble and drums.

One of the most familiar Latin standards is given a complete facelift by Michael Mossman in this creative and impressive sounding arrangement. You'll find harmonic wrinkles and rhythmic twists and turns amidst some really hot ensemble writing. A variety of solo opportunities are also provided.