Creative Saxophone + CD: A fresh approach for beginners featuring jazz & improvisation

ISBN 10: 019322366X ISBN 13: 9780193223660

Publisher: Oxford University Press Music, 2004

Synopsis

· Clear and systematic progression

· For beginners of all ages

· Teaches with reference to jazz and contemporary music styles throughout

· First steps towards confident improvisation

· Covers all relevant elements of technique

· Lots of idiomatic practice material

· Authentic and varied CD backing for many of the pieces

· CD includes versions for alto and tenor instruments

About this title

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.

Review:

If I could give awards for sheer value it would have to go to Creative Saxophone . . . with a 72-page book and play-along CD, the book is a real bargain. * Gerard McChrystal, Music Teacher, July 04 * At the last count there are about 150 sax tutor books out there, so why bother with this one? Because it teaches a lot about the saxophone and music in a fun, well-paced and modern manner. The book gets you up and playing but is mindful of important things needed to make a good sound on sax. The accompanying CD is brilliant - 15 cool tunes - in a variety of styles (you're playing rock from track one) . . . Another great feature is that improvisation skills are developed, with heaps of help given by the authors . . . It is ideal for a sax teacher as well, because it's all there and both children and adult pupils wanting to learn will get into it . . . Highly recommended. * Jazzwise online store Summer 05 *

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press Music
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 019322366X
• ISBN 13: 9780193223660
• Binding: Sheet music
• Number of pages: 72