SKU: AP.1-ADV14107
UPC: 805095141078. English.
Vamps are one or more chords repeated over and over again. Since the harmony doesn't change much, you have time to hear ideas and develop a solo as well as find new ways to articulate and build your personal vocabulary. There are eight piano vamps on this practice CD. Each one has a different feel and character and chord progression.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7528
UPC: 805095075281. English. Traditional.
After initially introducing the theme in a mere cloud of sound, the piece starts off in a Cajun/New Orleans groove. All of the voices of the saxophone quintet have their solo spots. More and more independent voices join in falling into the groove, and thus, intensifying the tune. Shortly after the climax---Is it the turkey or the presents?---the festivities are concluded in a short and classical manner. But, wait! It is a little musical joke that finally rounds the evening off. Arranged for five saxophones (AATTBar) by Edgar Herzog.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7605
ISBN 9783892216711. UPC: 805095076059. English.
This original composition conveys a feeling of introspection and emotional upheaval periodically experienced throughout the course of one's life. An odd metered vamp is featured for all the saxophones to solo over.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7438
UPC: 805095074383. English.
This calypso is meant to musically portray the optimism and zest for life that's common among Caribbean people. When the piece ends, everybody is in a cheerful mood.
SKU: AP.1-ADV31011
UPC: 805095310115. English.
Celebration, a four-movement suite, was written for and premiered by Gerry Mulligan at the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival in Lübeck, Germany in 1994. Recorded by Bob Brookmeyer and the New Art Orchestra on New Works, featuring Scott Robinson on baritone sax.
SKU: AP.1-ADV18010
ISBN 9783954810017. UPC: 805095180107. English.
The focus of this series is on the language of instrumental music nowadays performed in Brazil, based on elements of modern improvisation. Each volume contains two CDs with seven pieces of music, which are presented in the following versions: full versions; without melody/solo part; without harmony, without bass; without drums. Each book contains the scores in the form of lead sheets in four different versions: in C, B-flat, E-flat, and bass clef.
SKU: AP.1-ADV8100
UPC: 805095081008. English. Transcribed by; ed. Trent Kynaston.
Since the first publication of Bach's Six Suites for Violoncello Solo in 1825, there have been numerous editions and arrangements of these pieces. These have now been transcribed and edited for clarinet by Trent Kynaston.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7677
UPC: 805095076776. English.
Despite its song-like melody, this is most decidedly no piece of music of quiet and peaceful tones---it is its element of contrast and suspense that brings it to life. This composition calls for emotion, expressiveness, and homogeneous ensemble playing.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7671
UPC: 805095076714. English.
Inspired by Paul Klee's 1918 painting Submerged Landscape and Blue Gouache the composition is very slow moving throughout and should have a hushed, veiled atmosphere. Arranged for saxophone quartet (SATBar/AATBar).
SKU: AP.1-ADV20408
UPC: 805095204087. English. Traditional.
After initially introducing the theme in a mere cloud of sound, the piece, then, starts off in a Cajun / New Orleans groove. All of the voices of the brass quintet have their solo spots. More and more independent voices join in falling into the groove, and thus, intensifying the tune. Shortly after the climax---Is it the turkey or the presents?---the festivities are concluded in a short and classical manner. But, wait! It is a little musical joke that finally rounds the evening off. O Tannenbaum (Maryland, My Maryland) is arranged for brass quintet: 2 trumpets, horn in F / flugelhorn, trombone, tuba.
SKU: AP.1-ADV40004
UPC: 805095400045. English. Featuring Bob Mintzer on Tenor Saxophone; Bill Mays on Piano.
This CD contains complete (solo with piano accompaniment) and play-along tracks (piano accompaniment only), featuring Bob Mintzer on tenor saxophone and Bill Mays on piano.
SKU: AP.1-ADV8501
UPC: 805095085013. English.
An amazing 4-movement composition for solo flute (piccolo, C flute, alto flute) and flute sounds. The performance CD contains manipulated flute sounds and a complete listening version.
SKU: AP.1-ADV8440
UPC: 805095084405. English.
This rhapsody, based on Eastern European music and Klezmer, contains four main themes: a waltz, a dance on asymmetrical rhythms, followed by a slow but expressive movement, and a brilliant finale with Mediterranean influences including an improvisational part.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7422
ISBN 9783892215769. UPC: 805095074222. English. Traditional.
Noels (the French spelling) are old but enduring carols that often tell a ballad-like story. Nowells (English spelling) are likely derived from and developed by English wandering minstrels. Both carols and nowells are often in 3/4 meter, lending themselveswell to dance. The First Nowell is one of a few carols that survived a ban on Christmas by the English Parliament in 1645. The tune is one of the oldest ballad carols, perhaps dating back to 1500, and likely originating in England. This arrangement of The First Nowell has multiple settings of the 3/4 time melody. This arrangement for saxophone quartet (SATBar)---rather than favoring a soprano solo with accompaniment---strives to include all the players in the music making, particularly by distributing melodic material throughout the ensemble. In addition, all dynamics and articulations should be taken as suggestions only, as performers are encouraged to make their own interpretations.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7411
UPC: 805095074116. English.
This beautiful addition to the saxophone quartet repertoire is taken from Johann Christian Bach's set of Six Quartettos for a German flute, violin, tenor, and violincello. J.C. Bach was the youngest of Johann Sebastian's sons and is noted for influencing the concerto style of Mozart.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7543
ISBN 9783892216537. UPC: 805095075434. English.
Bach composed this piece around 1725 at the beginning of his Leipzig years. The character of the Fantasie is serious and grave; even in the interludes a contemplative mood prevails. Its concerto form is strictly symmetrical: the main theme appears four times with three interludes between. The four-part double Fugue exemplifies Bach's superior contrapuntal craftsmanship as he combines two contrasting themes---one that's diatonic, rhythmic and agile, and another that consists of a descending chromatic line.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14105
ISBN 9783892211464. UPC: 805095141054. English.
This practical guide for learning/teaching the art of jazz singing covers an array of topics---how to choose and learn songs, dealing with stage fright, scatting over changes, improvising, promoting and preparing for gigs, and much more.Topics: Sound Examples for Sing Your Story * Preface * Intro: Can Jazz Singing be Taught? * Singing the Jazz Standards * Performance * Improvisation * Practice Time * The Business of Music * How do we do it all? * Selected Discography.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7407
ISBN 9783892215622. UPC: 805095074079. English.
Hasta Luego Sr. Maya is a jazz ballad arranged for saxophone quartet (SATBar).
SKU: AP.1-ADV7510
UPC: 805095075106. English.
Wayne Shorter's chart, Witch Hunt, arranged by Ramon Ricker, has a medium groove tempo. After the initial melodic statement, the entire saxophone section is showcased in an interesting orchestration of Shorter's improvised solo of the same name. Arranged for five saxophones (AATTBar), piano, guitar, double bass, and percussion.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7478
UPC: 805095074789. English.
A set of four original compositions for AATBar saxophone quartet. Although the pieces draw from jazz music, they cover a wide variety of styles and leave plenty of room for improvisation.
SKU: AP.1-ADV94025
UPC: 805095940251. English.
Classic short-sleeved T-shirt with crew neck. Made from: 100% cotton (160 g/sqm). Imprint on the back of the T-shirt.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14280
ISBN 9783892213383. UPC: 805095142808. English.
A play-along collection of 14 Klezmer songs for B-flat clarinet (optional C part also included)! Disc 1 provides a full-performance demonstration; Disc 2 features accompaniment only. Titles: El Camello Risueno * Goldfinger * Leo's Nigun * Rouge * Stille Tage * Unanime * Zu Hause * Les Voix Bulgares * Die Quelle * Der Hund / Roma * Klage * Dalina * Panta Rhei * No Lo Compliques.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7731
ISBN 9783892217701. UPC: 805095077315. English.
A lot can be learned from this sonata, not only in regard to phrasing and articulation. And it is an extraordinary pleasure to play and perform it---the movements could hardly be more diverse in mood and character.
SKU: AP.1-ADV40019
UPC: 805095400199. English. Orchestrated by Charles Heiden.
Mike Curtis' stay in the city of Guanajuata in Central Mexico inspired this great musical celebration, Souvenir of Guanajuato. This arrangement for string orchestra is filled with evocative, ethnic textures, and colors.
SKU: AP.1-ADV34011-1
English.
Basie's Blues is a rousing medium tempo big band chart which also functions as a Basie-style piano feature. Arranger Russell Schmidt has crafted a unique three-horn harmonization (plus optional flute and clarinet) of the main theme, giving this piece a very distinctive sound. In addition to solo space for the pianist, there is a bass solo (although this solo can easily be moved to another instrument, if desired). Basie's Blues is based on one of the easiest etudes from Jim Snidero's Easy Jazz Conception Series.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7065
UPC: 805095070651. English. Traditional.
This collection of pieces for saxophone and organ or piano, Spirituals for Saxophone arranged by Friedemann Graef, is designed for use in concert performances as well as for church services and other ceremonies. This traditional American spiritual, O Happy Day, has been extended by composed introductions and endings, or interludes and written solos. The notated solos here are the results of more than ten years of the arranger's personal experience with these tunes and chord changes. The organ part may also be played on acoustic piano if the bass voice is played one octave lower in respective passages---these passages are marked. There is a transposed part for B-flat and E-flat saxophones. Due to the different register of the tenor and alto saxophone, a few notes of the alto saxophone parts have been changed for a more effective sound.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7520
UPC: 805095075205. English.
Prelude VII is a medium swing chart, based on the chord changes of Pennies from Heaven, and is written by Bill Dobbins. A refreshing change for players and audiences, it has been arranged for five saxophones (SATTBar).
SKU: AP.1-ADV13220
ISBN 9783892210320. UPC: 805095132205. English.
Rhythm's Talk reflects the author's basic musical philosophies plus some of the concepts he has created or required over the past 15 years as a percussionist with some of the great creative musical forces of our time. Included are Calypso, Merengue, and Rumba rhythms, jazz grooves for drumset and conga, based on Afro-Cuban rhythms, and two complete Rumba percussion ensembles. On the recording the author performs and explains all rhythms and exercises contained in the book.
