Contemporary Italian-French composer Armando Ghidoni brings together influences of both Italy and France in his music. Also as an expert on jazz the harmonies and rhythms of the composer's works reflect a huge diversity Jazzy Celtic Suite for Soprano or Tenor Saxophone and Piano or Harp being no exception. Ghidoni is significant within contemporary French music and his works are regularly chosen as set pieces for leading national and international competitions. Jazzy Celtic Suite reflects Ghidoni's mastery of a range of instruments suitable for intermediate players. With a typical performancelasting about thirteen minutes Jazzy Celtic Suite is an exciting addition to the intermediate Saxophone repertoire with the option of Piano or Harp accompaniment.

Chant Grec is a piece by Manolis Kalomiris for Alto Saxophone and Piano. Initially composed for Voice and Piano and first published in 1929 this work was arranged by Theodore Kerkezos. It lasts for approximately four minutes and was influenced by music of the Greek country and would be really nice for a recital. Quite difficult and suitable for upper intermediate players or above this lovely piece is divided into two main sections: Andante con moto and Sherzando with the second part being much more energetic than the first. This piece can also be played by a Soprano Saxophone. ManolisKalomiris (1883-1962) is a Greek classical composer. He studied in Vienna and Russia before settling in Athens where he became Director of the Athens Conservatoire. He produced more than two hundred pieces.

Airs Célèbres D'Opéras (Vol. 1) for Alto Saxophone or B Flat Clarinet and Piano is an anthology of famous pieces arranged by Armando Ghidoni. Written for intermediate players this first volume features five pieces which can be played along with the CD which includes the Piano part for each song. The five pieces are: - Habanera from Carmen by Bizet - Che faró senza Euridice from Orfeo Ed Euridice by Glück - E lucevan le stelle from Tosca by Puccini - Questa o quella per me pari sono from Rigoletto by Verdi - Brindisi from LaTraviatta by Verdi Armando Ghidoni is an Italian musician really famous in France. He composed and arranged a large variety of pieces influenced by French Impressionism and incorporating jazz rhythms to his music. He composed religious pieces operas and numerous pieces of chamber music among others.

Six Jazzy solos for the Tenor Saxophone part of the Play Jazztime series. Suitable for the intermediate student with a host of idiosyncratic melodies unusual syncopations and plenty more to keep you on your toes! These familiar melodies taken from the great stage musicals and songbooks of Jazz are ideal as solos or with the Piano accompaniment (available separately).

for Bb or Eb Saxophone and Piano-A delightful short piece with contrasting sections suitable for the intermediate level saxophonist.

The Jazz Sessions Series is a tremendous collection of Jazz standards, classics and original material by contemporary composers Alexander L'Estrange and Tom Pilling. Each book is dedicated to a particular instrument but they are all able to work in conjunction with each other in ensembles and Jazz bands, providing an exciting and enjoyable repertoire. A professionally recorded CD accompanies each book and contains play-along backing tracks as a substitute for real life musicians. This allows for practice at an individual's preferred pace and enables students to get an authentic feel of the style. One of the main purposes of Jazz Sessions is help encourage and develop improvisational skills with a full written solo on one page and an alternative, extended version for improvising. A great introduction to experimentation and ideal preparation for ABRSM exams. Reflects a variety of Jazz styles including swing, Latin, gospel and blues. Backing Tracks give opportunity for confident and atmospheric performance. Carefully tailored for intermediate musicians.