Jazz Music for Woodwinds

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!

The classic Cole Porter standard, popular during World War II, is arranged here for a Grade 4 saxophone quartet. Composed in a straight-eighths style, instrumentation includes two E-flat altos, B-flat tenor

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

This lively setting of the famous Scott Joplin ragtime classic is presented here for Grade 3+ groups and is perfect for a lighter selection on your program or an encore to enjoy! Scored for optional E-flat

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,

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 jazz standard by Jerry Gray was originally recorded by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra. This swinging Grade 3 arrangement is written for two E-flat altos, B-flat tenor and E-flat baritone

These well-crafted, medium-level jazz duets utilize easy-to-hear harmonies, commonly encountered jazz rhythms, and occasional meter changes. Interesting material is provided for both musicians, and they're

Santa's swingin' in this jazzy version of the holiday classic by Benjamin Hanby. Parts are provided for AATB or optional SATB saxophone quartet. Written as a grade 4, it would also be a fun addition to any