In this setting of the Beatles hit, the familiar song moves through a series of appealing styles -- Dixieland, subito half-time, presto 2-feel -- for added depth and dimension. While all parts are imp...
Includes CD, featuring play-along and complete versions: Ramon Ricker, soprano saxophone, Bill Dobbins, piano. This work combines musical elements from both the contemporary classical and the jazz tra...
Improvisation is at the heart of Jazz, but knowing how to play stylistically correctly in a large Jazz ensemble is also a necessity. 'How to Play Lead Alto Saxophone in a Big Band' offers tips, sugges...
One of the most beautiful pieces from French Impressionist Claude Debussy. The title translates to 'The Girl with the Flaxen Hair.'
Contemporary straight-eighth Maiden Voyage feel. This chart takes up where Suspended Animation left off. Uses same two suspended chords and adds a bridge. There is space for anyone in the band to solo...
Suspended Animation is a contemporary straight-eighth feel with sections that can be opened up for any player to solo. The entire composition is built on only two suspended chords, and is written in a...
Volume one is for the absolute beginning jazz student who knows his/her major scales. Subjects covered in this book include VOCABULARY: Intervals, Roman Numerals, Scales, Modes, Diatonic Seventh Chord...
Volume two is devoted exclusively to the blues form and is for players of all levels who want to become more familiar with this most important form in jazz. Subjects covered in this book include: VOCA...
Book three is devoted exclusively to the II-V-I progression, rhythm changes and standard tunes and is intended for players of all levels who are serious about learning to play on changes. Subjects cov...
