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
Blues & Roots
- Coltrain Blue Train
- rollins Playing in the Yard
- Davis All Blues
- Harris Cold Duck Time
- SDilver The Preacher
Standards
- Zawinul Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
- 'Fats' Waller/Razaf Honysuckle Rose
- Youmans/Caesar Tea for Two
- Kosma/Mercer Autumn Leaves
- Gershwin Lady be Good
Contemporary Jazz
- Garland Sister Moon
- Lockheart Going Home
- Cherry Mopti
- Whitehead All is Well
- Mainieri DSara's Touch
Item Details
Category: Alto Sax Albums with Backing TracksPublisher: ABRSM Publishing
Publisher's reference: 9781860963063
Our Stock Code: 1115871
Media Type: Paperback (72 pages [score]); includes accompaniment CD
