Jazz Improvisation: Saxophone: Instrumental Tutor

Original acoustic jazz melodies for the jazz fan and anyone whowants to develop his or her musicality. With written-out solos andchords improvisation is encouraged. In addition to playing alongwith the CD you can also play the pieces as duets with twoprofessional musicians from the Chris Vadala Quintet. Listen playand improvise with inspiring jazz music!

The Bluesier Side of Jazz for Tenor Saxophone and Bb instruments by Andrew D. Gordon and Frank Villafranca was inspired by the piano students he 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

The Jazz Sessions Series is a tremendous collection of Jazz standards classics and original material by contemporary composers Alexander L’Estrange and Tom Pilling. Each book is dedicated to a particular instrument but they are all able to work in conjunction with each other in ensembles and Jazz bands providing an exciting and enjoyable repertoire. A professionally recorded CD accompanies each book and contains play-along backing tracks as a substitute for real life musicians. This allows for practice at an individual’s preferred pace and enables students to get an authentic feel of the style. One of the main purposes of Jazz Sessions is help encourage anddevelop improvisational skills with a full written solo on one page and an alternative extended version for improvising. A great introduction to experimentation and ideal preparation for ABRSM exams. Reflects a variety of Jazz styles including swing Latin gospel and blues. Backing Tracks give opportunity for confident and atmospheric performance. Carefully tailored for intermediate musicians.

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.

Creative Saxophone is an innovative series for the beginner Alto or Tenor Saxophonist who wants to play Jazz Rock and other contemporary music styles whilst developing a solid technique. The idiomatic exercises and pieces encourage an awareness of authentic styles and give players the confidence to begin improvising from as early as possible.An accompanying CD features backings for many of the pieces performed by world-class musicians giving the student an opportunity to experience playing against a real band.Introduces essential techniquesBuilds confidence and fluency in performance and improvisationHarmonics vibrato alternative andaltissimo fingerings all coveredProvides interesting and effective ways gto practice scales modes and arpeggiosDevelops improvisation skills through focusing on patterns cycle of fifths II-V-I and transcription

Category: Instrumental Series Format: Book & CD Instrument: Saxophone Instrumentation: Alto Saxophone Level: Intermediate Each collection contains 11 songs arranged for the instrumentalist wanting to play in a jazz style -- without the need to learn to improvise. All of the books are compatible, with only minimal changes in the variation section to accommodate the ranges and unique characteristics of the instruments. Titles are: I Got Rhythm * But Not for Me * Embraceable You * A Foggy Day * Fascinating Rhythm * I've Got a Crush on You * 'S Wonderful * How Long Has This Been Going On * Nice Work If You Can Get It * Someone to Watch Over Me * Strike Up the Band.

an Introduction to jazz improvisation-In writing this book James Rae has drawn upon his extensive performing and teaching experience and presents in an accessible and straightforward manner a way in to the somewhat daunting area for the aspiring jazz musician - that of improvisation. Using the CD the player will feel immediately supported and in the right harmonic and stylistic environment for taking those first steps. Musical examples with the rhythm section backing of professional jazz musicians will help steer the player into the more liberated world of improvisation.