Creative Saxophone Improvising + CD: An introduction to improvising jazz, blues, Latin, & funk for the intermediate player

ISBN 10: 0193223686 ISBN 13: 9780193223684

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2005

Synopsis

Creative Saxophone Improvising is the third book in the series and leads the student towards fluent and idiomatic improvisation using a range of skills and techniques. The book includes 16 new pieces in a range of contemporary styles, each presented with warm ups, scales, and solo ideas or melodic variations to be used as a basis for improvising. BL For intermediate saxophonists of all ages BL Authentic and varied CD backing for all pieces;includes versions for alto and tenor saxophone

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About the Author

Kellie Santin is widely recognized for her unique voice on the alto saxophone. Greatly influenced by Charlie Parker, Paul Desmond and others, her style of playing combines exceptional technique with a strong sense of melody and an infectious ability to groove. Kellie currently lectures in Saxophone at London's City Literary Institute. Kellie also freelances with a wide range of artists including Nina Ferro and Al Start.

Cheryl Clark is an accomplished musician who specializes on saxophone, oboe, flute and clarinet. A regular member of the leading big bands in Melbourne, Cheryl has toured with international acts including Ray Charles and Jerry Lewis. Cheryl has also performed with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, the Australian Pops Orchestra and the Victorian State Orchestra. She has made numerous television appearances and has worked in musicals and commercial recording sessions including movie soundtracks and commercial recordings.

Edition details

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0193223686
• ISBN 13: 9780193223684
• Binding: Sheet music
• Number of pages: 48