Jazz Alto Sax Level/Grade 2 Tunes
Price: £19.95
Instrumentation: Saxophone in E flat & piano
Format: Book & CD
Extent: 48 pages, Part(s): 24
ISBN: 9781860963056
- 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
- Tommy Smith arr. Charles Beale Ally the Wallygator
- Abdullah Ibrahim Ek Se
- Charlie Haden arr. Liam Noble For Turiya
- Antonio Carlos Jobim Fotografia
- Johnny Mercer arr. Pete Churchill I'm an Old Cowhand
- Jan Garbarek arr. Tim Garland Mission: To Be Where I Am
- Martin Speake Nostalgia
- arr. Pete Churchill Old Joe Clark
- John Dankworth Second Shot
- Horace Silver arr. Isabelle Postill Song for my Father
- Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane arr. Pete Churchill The Trolley Song
- Julian ‘Canonball' Adderley arr. Meredith White Things Are Getting Better
- Duke Ellington, Johnny Hodges arr. Brian Priestley Wanderlust
- Herbie Hancock arr. Nikki Iles Watermelon Man
- Benny Carter arr. Iain Dixon When Lights Are Low
Series Information: Jazz Horns
Publication Date: 12th June 2003
Associated Board syllabus information- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 2 A1
- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 2 A2
- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 2 A3
- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 2 A4
- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 2 A5
- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 2 B1
- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 2 B2
- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 2 B3
- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 2 B4
- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 2 B5
- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 2 C1
- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 2 C2
- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 2 C3
- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 2 C4
- Jazz Alto Saxophone 2004 onwards Grade 2 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



