Intermediate Sheet Music from Advance Music

A selection from the CD album 'Strings' by Jim Snidero. On 'It's the Talk of the Town', the alto saxophonist puts his or her virtuosity at the service of a popular jazz ballad, accompanied by a well-b...

A selection from the critically acclaimed CD album 'Strings' by Jim Snidero, recorded in New York City under the impression of September 11, 2001, 'Forever Gone' is an evocative ballad featuring the s...

The Snidero original 'Ventura' is a contemporary bossa nova with ample room for a soaring alto saxophone solo. The cello and viola duet, following the piano solo, allows for the unique string sounds t...

The jazz ballad 'Theme for Ernie', composed by Fred Lacey, is presented in the arrangement by Jim Snidero for his album 'Strings', featuring alto saxophone, string ensemble and jazz rhythm section. Re...

Global Tour is a journey through four of my favorite styles of music: funk, jazz, klezmer, and tango. As opposed to a commission or an idea from my publisher, this piece began without any preconceptio...

To succeed as a trumpet player you must perform your section part impeccably, in rapport with the lead player. Think with the lead player's brain. Play it with him or her. Blow up to, not over his or...

The three choral preludes composed by Bach have been taken from his 'Organ Booklet' and, therefore, date back to his early creative years in Weimar and Köthen. I have chosen two contemplative chorals...

12/8 gospel feel.

This book presents an interpretation of Klezmer music as it was recordedin the U.S.A. in the early 20th century. The principal stylistic influenceshave been the 78rpm recordings of two great pioneer c...

The listener recognizes immediately the sound and flavor of the African highlife and Latin funk styles.

This wonderful ballad features the alto sax. Recorded by Mel Lewis & The Jazz Orchestra on 'Bob Brookmeyer: Composer, Arranger.'

La Curandera Negrita is basically a minor blues. Though this piece is written in 6/8, it is perhaps more accurately felt in a lilting triplet divided 4/4-with the dotted quarter receiving the pulse of...

A dreamy blues theme - reminiscent of Duke Ellington - with variations. The sections between the variations feature each performer in a solo which further develops the thematic material. Medium

Chuck Israels brings this traditional song to life. This piece is perfect for big band combos or woodwind ensembles.

Bring the excitement of this lively instrumental salsa to your next concert. Solos ad lib for tenor sax and the brass sections.

Morning is a Cha-Cha that has evolved into a classic of the standard Latin jazz repertoire. It has been recorded by Tito Puente, Poncho Sanchez, Kenny Drew among others.Moderate brass ranges, very pla...

Medium funk, combo version recorded by Bob Mintzer on One Music (DMP 488). Lead trumpet: notated B2; Lead trombone: A1. Medium advanced

Rhythmically challenging Latin-funk piece, recorded on Departure (DMP 493). Very moderate brass ranges. Medium advanced

Pastoral Landscape has definite leanings toward Impressionism and late Romanticism. Both of these historical styles have much harmonically in common with the American traditions of popular song writin...

This is a collection of optimistic, uplifting works with modal, jazz-influenced harmonies and infectious driving rhythms.

Hasta Luego Sr. Maya (I'll see you later Mr. Maya) is a jazz ballad which was composed in 1992 while I was teaching Saxophone at the Pamplona's Joaquin Maya Conservatory.

Shades of Light is a most serene Latin pop jazz piece featuring a cantabile, lyrical melody. The composition was inspired by Sade, who was very popular as a singer in the 1980s. The melody calls for a...

This quartet has been composed for and, with great affection, been dedicated to the Havana Conservatory of Music in Cuba, where I myself work as a teacher. This composition aims at reflecting an ordin...

The tenor saxophone and piano are featured soloists in this jazz classic. Professionals as well as school bands will have fun with this medium swing chart. These arrangements for saxophones and rhythm...

We Three Kings of Orient Are is one of my favorite English carols that I sang in my childhood, updated to play with jazz quartets in concerts. This Saxophone Quintet version (soprano, alto, 2 tenors a...