The Jazz Sax Collection (Alto/Baritone) is an unmissable selection of authentic jazz, written and arranged by professional jazz saxophonist Ned Bennett. It includes accompanied and unaccompanied pieces, featuring well-known jazz standards, with opportunities for improvisation within selected pieces, together with performance notes and listening suggestions. Audio demo and backing tracks of all the pieces are available from fabermusicstore.com/jazzsaxcollection. Suitable for intermediate to advanced-level players (approximately grades 4 to 7).
The Best of Belwin Jazz: Young Jazz Collection includes twelve outstanding jazz arrangements for the young ensemble. Each chart is written by experienced educational jazz arrangers and composers in a variety of styles and tempos: swing, ballad, holiday, rock, Latin and pop. The collection is written for full instrumentation, but can accommodate reduced instrumentation of four saxes, three trumpets, two trombones and three rhythm. Additional optional parts are available for flute, clarinet, horn in F, baritone horn T.C./tenor sax and tuba. The rhythm section parts offer suggestions for rhythms, piano chord voicings and guitar chord frames. All solos are written-out in improvised sections. Titles: * Big Band Holiday * Cantaloupe Island * Count Bubba's Revenge * Drummin' Man * Grooved Pavement * Moondance * My Funny Valentine * Now What * Sambeando * Sing, Sing, Sing * Stompin' at the Savoy * Swingin' Shanty
This book for soprano/tenor saxophone contains pieces for players of early to late intermediate level (Grade 4-6). With works by composers such as Bizet and Vivaldi standing aside the ever-popular Pam Wedgwood and Paul Harris, players are sure to find stimulating music that will appeal.
Belwin Jazz offers ten great jazz standards arranged for solo vocalist with a nine or ten piece combo accompaniment. These songs are superbly arranged by one of the finest writers in the business, Dave Wolpe. This collection is ideal for a vocalist who needs a smaller ensemble with four or five horns and rhythm section. The combo horns are trumpet, alto sax, tenor sax, trombone and baritone sax. The baritone sax part adds additional color to the texture but is optional. The rhythm section is scored for guitar, bass, drumset and a piano/conductor part which includes cues for the horns. Titles: * How High the Moon * I Get a Kick Out of You * I've Got You Under My Skin * Just Friends * My Funny Valentine * Night and Day * Something's Gotta Give * Summer Wind * They Can't Take That Away From Me * Too Close For Comfort
Embark on a melodic journey into the pulsating world of Dixieland with this meticulously curated collection, tailored for emerging and intermediate saxophonists. "6 Easy Dixieland Tunes" showcases pieces astutely selected for the comfortable range and key of the Bb Tenor or Soprano Saxophone. The piano accompaniments, elegantly crafted, harmonize seamlessly with the saxophone melodies, producing a cohesive musical collaboration. Echoing the global language of music, this edition incorporates multilingual guide sheets in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese. Moreover, for those who wish, the Piano part can be procured separately within the same series, offering versatility to performers. Contents: Down By The Riverside - Traditional A Dixieland favorite, this tune resonates with its timeless allure, captivating audiences far and wide. Joshua Fought The Battle of Jericho - Traditional Dive deep into the vibrant narrative of this piece, retelling the biblical saga of Joshua with a distinct melodic flair. Just A Closer Walk With Thee - Traditional Conveying profound sentiments of hope and faith, this tune creates a touching synergy with its poignant piano accompaniment. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - Traditional A melodious chronicle of history, this piece stirs a plethora of emotions, serenading listeners into tranquility. Washington and Lee Swing – Composed by Mark W. Sheafe and Thornton W. Allen Celebrate the multifaceted world of Dixieland with this tune, enrapturing listeners with its invigorating rhythm and tune. When The Saints Go Marching In - Traditional An epitome of vivacity, this Dixieland anthem exudes an infectious joy, making it a perennial favorite. Experience the quintessence of Dixieland with these six enthralling pieces, be it for stage performances, practice sessions, or solitary musical introspection.
(Artist Transcriptions). Nicknamed "Pres" by Billie Holiday (short for President of the Tenor Sax), jazz giant Lester Young is considered to be one of the most important and influential saxophonists of all time. This great tribute folio transcribes 30 of his finest standards, together with a bio and discography. Includes: Blue Lester * Cherokee * Doggin' Around * Honeysuckle Rose * I Can't Get Started with You * Indiana * Jumpin' with Symphony Sid * Lester Leaps In * Oh, Lady Be Good! * Sometimes I'm Happy * These Foolish Things * Twelfth Street Rag * You Can Depend on Me * more.
The Best of Belwin Jazz: Young Jazz Collection includes twelve outstanding jazz arrangements for the young ensemble. Each chart is written by experienced educational jazz arrangers and composers in a variety of styles and tempos: swing, ballad, holiday, rock, Latin and pop. The collection is written for full instrumentation, but can accommodate reduced instrumentation of four saxes, three trumpets, two trombones and three rhythm. Additional optional parts are available for flute, clarinet, horn in F, baritone horn T.C./tenor sax and tuba. The rhythm section parts offer suggestions for rhythms, piano chord voicings and guitar chord frames. All solos are written-out in improvised sections. Titles: * Big Band Holiday * Cantaloupe Island * Count Bubba's Revenge * Drummin' Man * Grooved Pavement * Moondance * My Funny Valentine * Now What * Sambeando * Sing, Sing, Sing * Stompin' at the Savoy * Swingin' Shanty
The Science and Art of Saxophone Teaching will become a standard resource for saxophone teachers the world over. Perhaps no other book has brought so many practical ideas and approaches for the saxophonist and the pedagogue under one cover. This book can be equally valuable for the serious intermediate to advanced saxophone student. The video demonstrations that are paired with the book will be invaluable to all saxophonists.
The Best of Belwin Jazz: First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble is a collection of twelve outstanding jazz ensemble arrangements for the young player. Each chart is written by experienced educational arrangers and composers in various styles and tempos: swing, Latin, ballad, waltz, holiday and pop. This collection is written for full instrumentation---five saxophones, three trumpets, three trombones, and four rhythm---but is designed to sound full and complete with reduced instrumentation of three saxes, two trumpets, one trombone and three rhythm. Optional parts are available for flute, clarinet, tuba, horn in F, and baritone T.C. The rhythm section parts offer suggestions for rhythms, piano voicings, and guitar chord frames. All solos are written out in improvised sections. Titles: * Bill Bailey * Wont You Please Come Home * Birth of the Blues * Embraceable You * First Time Around * Gospel * Hot Chocolate * Jazzmin Tea * Jingle Bell Rock * Poco Loco * Splanky * Sunday Morning * TMI
