Our Description
Fifteen tunes that reflect the breadth and diversity of jazz, from the great African-American tradition to the vibrant and multicultural sounds of jazz today. Introduces an approach that encourages playing by ear. Includes a CD with playalong rhythm-section tracks and full performances recorded by top jazz musicians. Contains written-out piano score and sections for improvised solos, with notated guideline pitches to get you started.
Difficulty guide: 2
Difficulty level, roughly compared to ABRSM exam grades. 0 is total beginner, 9 is advanced (beyond grade 8).
Contents
Contents:
- BLUES & ROOTS
- Watermelon Man Herbie Hancock
- Old Joe Clark Traditional
- Wanderlust Jonny Hodges & Duke Ellington
- Second Shot John Dankworth
- Things are Getting Better Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley
- STANDARDS
- Fotografia Antonio Carlos Jobim
- I'm an Old Cowhand Jonny Mercer
- Song for my Father Horace Silver
- The Trolly Song Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane
- When Lights are Low Benny Carter & Spencer Williams
- CONTEMPORARY JAZZ
- Ek Se Abdullah Ibrahim
- For Turiya Charlie Haden
- Ally the Wallygator Tommy Smith
- Mission:To Be Where I Am Jan Garbarek
- Nostalgia Martin Speake
Item Details
Category: Tenor Saxophone MusicPublisher: ABRSM Publishing
Publisher's reference: 9781860963087
Our Stock Code: 1115901
Media Type: Paperback (72 pages [score]); includes accompaniment CD
