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Brazilian and Afro-Cuban Jazz Conception is the exciting series of play-along books by award-winning Brazilian flutist and composer Fernando Brandão and features fifteen original tunes in various Brazilian and Afro-Cuban styles. This edition clearly aims at being more than a simple play-along collection. For each of the tunes a thorough analysis and additional exercises are given. An extensive introduction into the various styles and rhythms of Brazilian and Afro-Cuban music makes these books even more valuable. The rhythm section and soloists are among the most prestigious musicians in contemporary Brazilian music. Rhythm Section: Leandro Braga - piano, Adriano Giffoni - bass, Xande Figueiredo - drums, Zero - percussion

Book & CD (Tenor: Walt Weiskopf) Jazz Conception is an exciting way for players at all levels to learn the language of jazz! Each book/CD set features 21 solo etudes based on chord changes to standards and blues. The same 21 etudes transposed and adapted for the main jazz instruments. See and hear how a well known soloist phrases and articulates and play along with or without the soloist on the CD. Play along with one of todays finest, swinging New York rhythm sections: Mike LeDonne on piano, Dennis Irwin on bass, and Kenny Washington on drums. Start out fairly easy, then get progressively more difficult. Use the etudes as a bridge to solos of the masters that are usually more complicated and involved. Learn melodies and lines that will give you a solid jazz vocabulary and musicality. Use the book/CD sets for private lessons, for self-study, or in any combination up to a full jazz ensemble, including flute and clarinet. If you are more advanced you may want to use the book to develop your sight reading abilities, for transcribing the etudes off the CD (then check against the book) or for just having fun playing along with a great jazz rhythm section.

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 traditions. The three movements (I. Introduction & Allegro, II. Ballad, III. Allegro-Waltz-Allegro) can be performed separately. Though originally written for soprano saxophone and piano, it is equally idiomatic for the entire saxophone family. Performance time appr. 24 min.Grade: Advanced

This challenging new work by the author of Contemporary Harmony - Romanticism through the 12-Tone Row is dedicated to the great jazz pianist Richie Beirach. Originally written for B flat clarinet and piano, the composer adapted the solo part to meet the range of the soprano sax (both parts are included). The work may also be performed on tenor saxophone. If you are looking for a serious contemporary work which includes free improvisation, check this out! Advanced

Soprano Sax & Piano

Soprano Sax & Piano

for Soprano or B flat Tenor Saxophone & Piano. Grade: Medium Advanced

Soprano or Tenor Saxophone & Piano. Grade: Medium Easy

for Soprano or Tenor Sax & Piano. Combines musical elements from both contemporary classical vocabulary and jazz traditions. It was written partially with the intention of stimulating the growing interest in crossing the boundaries between jazz and classical music, and encouraging creative musicians to become familiar with the vocabulary and performance practices of both. Grade: Medium Advanced

for Soprano or Tenor Sax. Grade: Medium Advanced

for Soprano or Tenor Sax

Soprano Sax & Piano

B flat Tenor Saxophone & Piano. American Grade 4.5 AB Grade 8

Soprano Sax & Piano

Soprano Sax & Piano