15 original pieces-Fifteen entertaining and inventive pieces for Alto Saxophone and Piano based on well-known American folk tunes Christmas carols and nursery rhymes. The pieces are designed for intermediate to advanced-level players from the creator of Microjazz. Includes playalong CD featuring backing tracks and performances and pull-out Piano accompaniment.

Classés pièces pour instruments à vent deux styles contemporain populaire comme le jazz, blues, rock ' ne roll et reggae. Adapté pour les joueurs intermédiaires, chaque partie est d'une norme égale. Comprend des symboles de la corde d'accompagnement de clavier ou de la guitare et / 2 Saxophones

Christopher Norton's acclaimed Microjazz series has won worldwide popularity with teachers and players alike for its stimulating blend of contemporary popular genres and classical values. The Microjazz Collection is full of exercises and pieces which have been specially designed to encourage Jazz skills by highlighting the basic elements of good performance. The book contains 20 pieces written specially for the intermediate Alto Sax player with Piano accompaniment.

The second volume of Alto Sax pieces for Christopher Norton's Microjazz Collection. Alto Saxophone and Piano accompaniment.

An easy step-by-step method of learning to improvise. Simple transposition exercises and short, structured solos lead to controlled, confident improvisations. Improvise Microjazz can be dipped into or worked through in sequence. Chord symbols are used throughout, and each unit ends with a new Microjazz piece, providing the player with an opportunity to relax by playing some written out music with no decisions to make. Microjazz is the world famous series of pieces based on classical technique yet using popular contemporary styles such as jazz, blues, rock'n'roll and funk. Microjazz helps you develop musicianship and technique through the familiar sounds and styles of popular music. It is this unique combination of modern genres with traditional technique that has made Microjazz an international success with teachers and players, and one of the most widely used educational series ever published. New technology brings Microjazz alive and adds an exciting interactive dimension to practice and performance. Based on classical technique Microjazz is a great way to introduce rhythm and develop co-ordination skills whilst being fun for all ages and standards. A great motivator for the reluctant student and the pieces are equally effective on acoustic or electronic instruments. Content : Thoughtful Melody for Two Duet Train Blues Set Piece Picnic Piece Moving Along Young at Heart Misty Day Into the Night