Easy Jazz Conception: Alto Saxophone (or Baritone Saxophone)

15 Solo Etudes for Jazz Phrasing, Interpretation, and Improvisation
By Jim Snidero

Publisher: Advance Music

Series: Easy Jazz Conception

Publisher SKU: 14760
Category: Woodwind - Saxophone Etude or Collection
Format: Book & CD
Instrument: Alto or Baritone Saxophone
Level: Easy

A new and exciting way for alto saxophone players to learn and practice basic jazz style. Easy Jazz Conception: Alto Saxophone Book & CD features 15 solo etudes based on blues and standard chord progressions, demonstrated by Jim Snidero on alto saxophone along with a world-class rhythm section: Mike LeDonne, piano; Peter Washington, bass; and Kenny Washington, drums. The recording features two separate versions of each etude: one with the soloist and rhythm section, and one with the rhythm section only. See and hear how the soloist phrases, play with or without the soloist on the CD and learn basic jazz style first-hand.

Titles:

• Basie's Blues
• Bird's Backyard
• Bossa at Night
• Caliente Blues
• Duke's Convoy
• Hot and Humid
• Important Events
• Love Is Easy
• Mist and Grits
• Morning Calm
• Prince Charming
• Rock On
• Shufflin' in F
• So Long Birdie
• Us