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Book 3 of the three-book saxophone series includes must-hear sax players and recordings, how to practice, equipment tips, and much more. A special emphasis is placed on the Big 5 Fundamentals: listening, tone and dynamics, articulation, rhythm and time, and harmony. Written with students, educators and pros in mind, additional concepts include thoughts and exercises on chromatic intervallic relationships, plus questions and answers on the Big 5 Fundamentals. Dynamic studies in ii/V/I patterns, whole tone patterns, and diminished patterns are covered in depth. If you want to be a better player, these books are for you!

The Saxophone Book 3

Saxophone Jazz Study

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Transparent and gentle textures permeate this treatment of Jeff Coffin's lyrical South African-inspired jazz waltz. Commissioned by Jeff for the 2011 Massachusetts All-State Jazz Band, Bob Washut's brilliant arrangement provides an open solo vamp section that will accommodate any soloist in the band. Includes optional flute and vibraphone parts, tenor sax 1 doubles on clarinet, eight brass (optional ten), and flugelhorns substitute for trumpets.

As Light Through Leaves

Jazz Ensemble Score & Parts

Here's a feel-good New Orleans second-line chart that can be opened up to feature any member of the jazz ensemble or an alto sax soloist. The band will love playing this chart, and the audience will leave humming the tune. This is one of Coffin's hits that is a great closer for any performance. It features standard jazz ensemble instrumentation with no doubles.

Move Your Rug

This Jeff Coffin chart features a traditional blues form with a couple of odd time bars thrown in for good measure. It has a New Orleans second-line groove and can feature tenor saxophone or any number of soloists. An ideal chart to open or close any performance!

Tall & Lanky

Simple and a touch complex at the same time, this trombone solo feature swings hard with a touch of the blues included. Composed for Wycliffe Gordon and the Nashville Jazz Composers Collective.

The Commissioner

Ignite your next performance with this high‑octane funk chart designed to showcase your tenor sax soloist. Packed with infectious grooves, a crisp and catchy melody, and punchy horn hits, it's a guaranteed crowd pleaser and an instant favorite for your students.

Miss Fancy Pants

Play along and study the tunes famously recorded by the Mu'tet featuring Jeff Coffin on saxophones, Roy "Futureman" Wooten (of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones) on drums, Felix Pastorius (formerly of the Yellow Jackets and son of the legendary Jaco Pastorius) on bass, Chris Walters on keyboards, and Bill Fanning on trumpet. The audio download containing 39 different tracks for the play-alongs is available for purchase on the publisher's website.

Jeff Coffin and the Mu'tet Play-Along, Vol. 1

Treble Clef Instruments Book

Give your vocal soloist the spotlight they deserve with this fresh, original holiday chart. This swing chart is packed with punchy horn hits, exciting sax lines, and a memorable vocal tune that will get stuck in your head for days. If your advanced high school ensemble is looking for a unique opener to their next holiday concert, this chart is for you!

Santa Digs Me

Originally written with flute players in mind, these etudes actually work great for alto sax too! They cover a wide variety of standard jazz material and are recommended for classical as well as jazz players and woodwind doublers. treaming MP3s and free downloads are included so you can listen to and emulate the style, articulation, and feel of the etudes. These etudes, originally played on flute and transcribed by saxophonist/woodwinds virtuoso Jeff Coffin (Dave Matthews Band, Béla Fleck and the Flecktones) demonstrate his experience, expertise, and passion for music, improvisation, and music education.

10 Improvisational Alto Sax Etudes

Alto Sax Book

Book 2 of the three-book saxophone series includes must-hear sax players and recordings, how to practice, equipment tips, and much more. A special emphasis is placed on the Big 5 Fundamentals: listening, tone and dynamics, articulation, rhythm and time, and harmony. The topics include a vast array of exercises and thoughts on minor and blues scales, the blues, chromatic minor triads, and harmony, all with applications to the various elements of technique and improvisation. Written with students, educators and pros in mind, the ultimate goal is to help students learn to teach themselves.

The Saxophone Book 2

Written with students, educators and pros in mind, this three-book series by Jeff Coffin focuses on the technical and improvisational aspects of playing the saxophone. The concepts in these books have been fine-tuned by Jeff over the course of more than 300 clinics and countless lessons. This Book 1 of the series includes must-hear sax players and recordings, how to practice, equipment tips, and much more. A special emphasis is placed on the Big 5 Fundamentals: listening, tone and dynamics, articulation, rhythm and time, and harmony. Also included is a multitude of exercises and lessons on major scales, chord qualities, and modes including Ionian, Phrygian, mixolydian, Aeolian, and Locrian. The ultimate goal is to help students learn to teach themselves.

The Saxophone Book 1

10 Improvisational Flute Etudes written and performed by 3x Grammy winning saxophonist/flautist Jeff Coffin (Dave Matthews Band/Bela Fleck the Flecktones) over the changes of 10 jazz standards. This is a great book for any flute player who wants to learn more about jazz improvisation, jazz articulation, voice leading, and swing feel. Ideal for all classical or jazz flute players and saxophone doublers.
 
Streaming MP3s and free MP3 downloads are available at www.jeffcoffin.com/flute

10 Improvisational Flute Etudes

Flute Book

Originally written with flute players in mind, these etudes actually work great for tenor sax too! They cover a wide variety of standard jazz material and are recommended for classical as well as jazz players and woodwind doublers.
Streaming MP3s and free downloads are included, available at www.jeffcoffin.com/sax, so you can listen to and emulate the style, articulation, and feel of the etudes.
These etudes, originally played on flute and transcribed by saxophonist/woodwinds virtuoso Jeff Coffin (Dave Matthews Band, Bela Fleck the Flecktones), demonstrate his experience, expertise, and passion for music, improvisation, and music education. Jeff plays the MP3s available on the website.
In places, you will see notes paired above and below each other - this occurs when the range goes beyond the traditional written range of the tenor and into the altissimo. Jeff recommends playing the upper notes if you can, but of course the lower ones are acceptable as well. Put in the work to be able to play in that upper register!

10 Improvisational Tenor Sax Etudes

Tenor Sax Book

Three-time Grammy-winning saxophonist/flutist/clarinetist Jeff Coffin (Dave Matthews Band, Bela Fleck the Flecktones) has written these improv etudes over the changes to ten jazz standards. This is a great book for any clarinet player who wants to learn more about jazz improvisation, jazz articulation, voice leading, and swing feel. Ideal for all classical or jazz clarinet players and saxophone doublers. 
 
Streaming MP3s and free MP3 downloads of the etudes performed by James Zimmermann, former principal clarinetist of the Nashville Symphony, are available at www.jeffcoffin.com/clarinet.

10 Improvisational Clarinet Etudes

Clarinet Book

Going in Circles is the only vocal chart available in Jeff Coffin's extended big band catalog. With lyrics by brilliant jazz vocalist Liz Johnson, this tune jumps between an easy Monk-like waltz and sudden up-tempo 4/4 swing sections. Including fun solo changes for numerous soloists, this chart is like a kaleidoscope of many colors chasing a rainbow. An optional soprano sax solo part is included as a substitute for the vocal part.

Going in Circles

Jazz Ensemble with Vocalist (or Soprano Sax)

This chart gets its title from the "Weebles wobble, but they don't fall down" toys from the '70s. The rhythm section is in one time signature while the horns are in another, and they all come together in a wonderful way! Slinky, slunky, funky, and swinging, this chart is a lot of fun and a great experience with something a little different for the band. The solo space is for keyboard/organ, guitar, and tenor sax.

Wobble

One of the more unique pieces from the Jeff Coffin catalog. Arranged by David Deacon-Joyner, it's a rock/funk/up-tempo tune with some influences from Frank Zappa's music and Jeff Coffin's beard! Includes open solos for as many soloists as desired. This is a slightly more difficult chart with some mixed meters in places. A very fun and challenging tune to play, Weird Beard gives the band a chance to really rock out!

Weird Beard

A favorite of Jeff Coffin's and everyone who hears it! It's a very catchy melody that happens to be in 17 (or 8 1/2 if preferred). Listeners will hum the melody the first time they hear it. It's like Maceo Parker or James Brown, but in an odd time signature with open solo space for any player. This is yet another burning chart by David Deacon-Joyner that is sure to bring the funk to the bandstand!

The Mad Hatter Rides Again

This tune has some very wide intervallic leaps in the tenor part and is influenced by Michael Brecker's Delta City Blues. It's a free-blowing piece and is super funky. Arranged by Nashville's premier arranger Chris McDonald, it's a brilliant, challenging, and fun chart to play.

The Inside of the Outside

Dewey was written in homage to the late, great saxophonist Dewey Redman, although it is not a tenor solo feature. A fantastic arrangement by New Orleans saxophonist and educator Michael Jenner, it features a beautiful rubato melody that is reminiscent of a Charlie Haden tune or a timeless folk melody. A melodic and singable sax soli brings even more warmth and depth to this chart with its easy-blowing changes allowing every player to improvise. The tune and chart both exude personality and character and will become a player and audience favorite.

Dewey

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