Jazz Alto Sax Level/Grade 3 Tunes
Price: £19.95
Instrumentation: Saxophone in E flat & piano
Format: Book & CD
Extent: 48 pages, Part(s): 24
ISBN: 9781860963063
- 15 tunes that reflect the breadth and diversity of jazz, from the great African-American tradition to the vibrant and multicultural sounds of jazz today
- arrangements by jazz arrangers, carefully researched and designed to accommodate teacher and pupil alike
- an approach that encourages playing by ear
- ‘minus-one’ rhythm-section tracks and full performances recorded by top jazz musicians
- written-out piano score
- sections for improvised solos, with notated guideline pitches to get you started
- background information including suggestions for further listening
Series: Jazz Alto Sax
Contents
- Miles Davis arr. Nikki Iles All Blues
- Tim Whitehead All Is Well
- Joseph Kosma, Johnny Mercer arr. Nikki Iles Autumn Leaves
- John Coltrane arr. Liam Noble Blue Train
- Eddie Harris arr. Iain Dixon Cold Duck Time
- Mark Lockheart arr. Pete Churchill Going Home
- Thomas ‘Fats’ Waller, Andy Razaf arr. Nick Tomalin Honeysuckle Rose
- George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin arr. Nikki Iles Lady Be Good
- Joe Zawinul arr. Phil Peskett Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
- Don Cherry arr. Huw Warren Mopti
- Sonny Rollins arr. Pete Whittaker Playing in the Yard
- Mike Mainieri arr. Mike Hall Sara's Touch
- Tim Garland Sister Moon
- Vincent Youmans, Irving Caesar arr. Bill Kinghorn Tea for Two
- Horace Silver arr. Liam Noble The Preacher
Series Information: Jazz Horns
Publication Date: 12th June 2003
Associated Board syllabus information- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 3 A1
- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 3 A2
- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 3 A3
- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 3 A4
- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 3 A5
- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 3 B1
- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 3 B2
- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 3 B3
- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 3 B4
- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 3 B5
- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 3 C1
- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 3 C2
- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 3 C3
- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 3 C4
- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 3 C5
Reviews
Press reviews
“an attractive and accessible menu of performance pieces. The sound and playing on the CDs is impeccable ... Excellent” Jazz Review Oct 2003 ‘Well laid out and written in a pleasing style.’ Music Teacher May 2004



