25 Great Sax Solos Bk Transcriptions Lessons Bios Photos Audio Online

25 Great Sax Solos is a saxophone instruction songbook featuring iconic pop, jazz, R&B, and rock solos from artists like Chuck Rio, King Curtis, David Sanborn, and Kenny G. Designed for sax players seeking authentic solo lines, it presents detailed transcriptions in standard notation along with insights into phrasing, style, and historical context. Both alto and tenor saxophones are represented, with each solo clearly marked for the correct instrument, making it easy to select pieces that match your setup.

The collection includes expert guidance, artist bios, equipment notes, and photos. Players gain access to online audio with full-band demos of every solo, enhanced by the PLAYBACK+ audio player, which lets you adjust tempo without changing pitch, loop challenging passages, and isolate parts for focused practice. The book also provides helpful tips for improving tone, articulation, and improvisational skills, allowing players to bring each solo to life with confidence and style.

Studying these solos develops reading skills, musical expression, and an understanding of how influential saxophonists shaped popular music across decades. Whether for personal study, private lessons, classroom instruction, or preparing for live performance, this songbook offers an engaging and comprehensive resource.

Song List
After The Love Has Gone * Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run) * Deacon Blues * How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) * Just The Two Of Us * Just The Way You Are * Lily Was Here * The Logical Song * Maneater * Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology) * Money * One Heartbeat * Pick Up The Pieces * Respect * Shotgun * Spooky * Take Five * Takin' It To The Streets * Tequila * (I've Had) The Time Of My Life * True * Urgent * Waiting On A Friend * Yakety Sax * Yakety Yak