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: 3
Difficulty level, roughly compared to ABRSM exam grades. 0 is total beginner, 9 is advanced (beyond grade 8).
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: Tenor Saxophone MusicPublisher: ABRSM Publishing
Publisher's reference: 9781860963094
Our Stock Code: 1115918
Media Type: Paperback (72 pages [score]); includes accompaniment CD
