Jazz Music for Saxophone

Featuring the complete lead alto sax parts for nine Sammy Nestico charts recorded by Count Basie on the classic Basie - Straight Ahead album, this book is a must-have for developing alto saxophone players!

Here’s a fresh treatment of one of Duke Ellington’s great themes. You'll love the lyrical lines, rich harmony, soulful feeling of this arrangement. Scored AATB/SATB, includes alternate parts for

These 18 songs in the swing idiom are progressive in difficulty and based on chord changes to popular standards. Each tune has a chord reference chart and includes annotations below the staves for

This is an essential book for jazz ensemble auditions, recitals, festivals, and lessons including 20 etudes based on the chord changes to popular jazz standards so players can learn to improvise over the

Break out your berets and dark glasses for this too-hip-for-the-room Christmas arrangement. Another winner from the pen of Rick Hirsch, this chart swings from beginning to end. Scored AATB, includes

This collection of 15 full-length solos written in contemporary styles including funk, hip-hop, rock, funk ballad, shuffle, and gospel grooves is appropriate for individual use or in private

The Jazz Commandments addresses articulation and style situations that are commonly found in jazz music by introducing a set of guidelines that can be used to guide decisions regarding the

This collection contains ten original solos by Bob Mintzer featuring a variety of key signatures, tempi, and styles to interest and challenge players. The solos are scored in various styles including swing,

Ma'oz Tzur (mah' - oh - tzoor') is a beloved Chanukah song that is sung in homes and synagogues after the candles are lit. In this arrangement the traditional hymn-like melody is presented as a

Here's another catchy Rick Hirsch original for saxophone quartet. It's based on his popular big band chart Mambo Over The Mountain, and has optional ad-lib/notated solos in all parts. Scored for

The haunting melody of this Advent favorite is enhanced by rich, shifting harmonies. This arrangement makes a wonderful contrast selection in a holiday program. SATB or AATB saxophone quartet.

Duets are a great way to learn the many skills necessary to become a successful musician. In jazz, duets are especially effective when performed or practiced with a rhythm section. These duets include a

These six pieces were conceived as a tool to help the jazz saxophone section refine their skills as a unit of the contemporary big band, including balance, blend, articulation, and phrasing. Optional

This arrangement is a warm, rich treatment of the beloved carol with contemporary harmonies. There are optional ad-lib parts for soprano (optional alto 1) and tenor. Scored for five saxophones SATTB, AATTB,