Jazz Classics: Alto Saxophone: Instrumental Album

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.

Twenty of the best-ever jazz standards for Alto Saxophone in melody line arrangements with specially recorded backing tracks on the included audio download. Guest Spot allows you to learn some of the all-timegreatest jazz tunes before playing along to the professional backing tracks. Featuring classic songs like Fly Me To The Moon Hit The Road Jack Straight No Chaser and I Wish I Knew How It WouldFeel To Be Free Guest Spot features 20 Jazz Greats in top line arrangements. While learning the song you can listen to the full performance version of the track using the audiodownload then the Saxophone part will be omitted so you can step into the spotlight and play along! Other songs include Perdido Harlem Nocturne The Girl From Ipanema I'm Gettin' Sentimental OverYou. With such a great selection of songs as well as an invaluable Saxophone fingering chart this jazz Alto Saxophone sheet music is perfect for any saxophonists looking to expand their repertoire with some fantasticstandards.

Big Band Play-Along Volume 4-Easy-to-read authentic big band parts for ten terrific jazz tunes with a professionally recorded play-along CD that lets instrumentalists perform as part of a big band.

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.

These methods provide complete courses for players off all ages guiding students from their first note to 'classics' together with compositions by contemporary writers. Each book is accompanied by high quality rhythm section tracks recorded on compact disc. Right from the start students can enjoy authentic jazz sounds playing in the company of professionals. With step-by-step instruction and a progression of specially written pieces the fundamental elements of good technique are introduced alongside the rhythmic subtleties of jazz. Improvisation is encouraged from an early stage and is given direction through the systematic study of scales and arpeggios and advice onear-training and chord patterns. With supplementary suggestions for listening and reading and an Appendix containing all the chord progressions for 'live' accompaniment of the tunes The Jazz Methods are ideally suited to both students working alone and those learning with a teacher. John O'Neill has a solid understanding of jazz and how it can be taught. I highly recommend his educational jazz materials. (Jamey Aebersold) ...a rare opportunity for a new player (or a more experienced one) to develop a really musical facility. A rare addition to the jazz improvising library. (Lee Konitz international jazz saxophone soloist) Following on from the best-selling Jazz Method for Saxophone Developing Jazz Technique for Saxophone will help intermediate players take their jazz skills to a new level. The 22 pieces are written in a variety of jazz styles including reggae jazz waltz bossa nova calypso New Orleans South African salsa samba blues and swing. Special emphasis is given to helping students improvise over chord sequences such as the II-V-I progression. Idiomatic effects such as vibrato subtone glissandi and ?bending? notes are dealt with and there is a special chapter on overtones. Several new scales are introduced including the whole tone and diminished scales and a special section on patterns contains many ideas for

Easy Jazzy arrangements of famous themes making the world of Opera both fun and appealing with some ingenious flourishes of Jazz and Pop.12 of the finest melodies from the world of Opera have been given a unique twist with elements of Jazz and Pop music added to create opportunities for improvisation. The perfect choice for lovers of the classical/pop crossover the backing tracks have been performed by real musicians to ensure that your own performances really sparkle! Each piece includes a lively description of the Opera itself as well as written example improvisations. Once you've mastered the written versions the chord symbols have also been provided so that youcan create your own jazzy interpretations.Paino accompaniments are also included as PDF files on the enhanced CD.

Not sure what to play? Wish you had all your favourite tunes in one book? This Mini Fake Book for Alto Saxophone has the answer with 101 much-loved songs and melodies from across the decades cleverly compiled in one bumper volume. Each book is packed with themes from film TV and theatre including Harry Potter The Flintstones Grease Cabaret Annie Wizard of Oz as well as pop classics from Robbie Williams George Michael Kate Bush Abba Kylie Minogue. Jazz standards from the likes of Gershwin and Porter as well as well-known classical and folk tunes by JS Bach Mozart Tchaikovsky Schubert Faure and many many more! All the tunes have been carefully arranged by SallyAdams and Paul Harris to and covers grades 1 5 level in melody and chord symbol format. Ideal for buskers young and old or as an alternative to traditional studies for improvising or simply for fun these really are the definitive compilations with something for everyone!

Ten original compositions and arrangements of popular Jazz classics for Alto Saxophone with Piano accompaniment. Featured songs include Duke Ellington's Caravan and Paul Desmond's Take Five.