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. Contains sections for improvised solos, with notated guideline pitches to get you started and background information including suggestions for further listening. Includes a written-out piano score and a CD featuring playalong rhythm-section tracks and full performances recorded by top jazz musicians.
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
Our Stock Code: 1115864Category: Alto Sax Albums with Backing Tracks
Publisher: ABRSM Publishing
Publisher's reference: 9781860963056
Media Type: Paperback (72 pages [score]); includes accompaniment CD
Country of Origin: UK Mainland
HS Code: 49040000
