SKU: AP.1-ADV7637
UPC: 805095076370. English.
Gregory W. Yasinitsky (b. 1953), Coordinator of Jazz Studies and Professor of Music at Washington State University, has a national reputation as a composer, arranger and saxophonist. He is a recipient of grants and awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, Meet the Composer West, Artist Trust, and ASCAP. His compositions and saxophone playing can be heard on recordings released by Soul Note, Palo Alto Records, the Musical Heritage Society, Vienna Modern Masters, Arizona University Recordings, Open Loop Recordings, and his own label, Yazz Recordings. Under Yasinitsky's leadership, the Washington State University Jazz Studies Program has received widespread recognition including awards from Down Beat magazine. Titles: I. Relaxin (easy swing) * II. Night Music (relaxed blues) * III. Southern Exposure (Latin).
SKU: AP.1-ADV7053
UPC: 805095070538. English.
The Children's Suite features 16 pieces inspired by A. A. Milne's Now We Are Six, a book for children of all ages. The songs represent the wonderful world of Christopher Robin and Pooh et al. and falls into two categories; jazz and classical. The improvisation sections can be omitted or elongated depending on the level of the player. Titles: Overture * Busy * Down by the Pond * Buttercup Days * The Engineer * The Emperor's Rhyme * Forgiven * Furry Bear * A Knight in Shining Armor * Come Out with Me * The Good Girl * Twice Times * Solitude * Forgotten * The Morning Walk * The End.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7689
ISBN 9783892218500. UPC: 805095076899. English.
Subtitled A Little Suite for Four, the first movement features a unison melody written in B minor. In the second movement, a leitmotiv with variations and the use of repeated jazz phrases is presented; all four instruments take turns in assuming primary and supporting roles. The third movement is a ballad-like theme featuring soprano and baritone sax sharing a pleasant conversation. The fourth movement goes on a joyful melodic ride passing through all the saxophones parts, one after the other.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7686
UPC: 805095076868. English.
This arrangement is playable with or without rhythm section. It includes completely notated rhythm section parts, including piano voicings and bass lines and fully notated jazz solos. Compatible with the woodwind edition.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7684
UPC: 805095076844. English.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7683
UPC: 805095076837. English.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7687
UPC: 805095076875. English.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7685
UPC: 805095076851. English.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7675
UPC: 805095076752. English.
This suite was inspired most notably by the saxophone quartets of Phil Woods and was written in a conscious attempt to wed certain stylistic elements of classical and jazz music. The players are not asked to improvise, but the piece does feature sections that sound spontaneous and freely created. The piece is difficult, but no more so than other quartets, like Glazunov and Desenclos, that are standard repertoire for this instrumentation. Talented high school and all college groups will find success working on this piece. Soft Shadows of the Night features the alto saxophone in a quasi Bolero setting. The piece conveys a feeling of a big city in the tranquil pre-dawn hours---hence the title. Arranged for saxophone quartet (SATBar).
SKU: AP.1-ADV7674
ISBN 9783892217350. UPC: 805095076745. English.
This suite was inspired most notably by the saxophone quartets of Phil Woods and was written in a conscious attempt to wed certain stylistic elements of classical and jazz music. The players are not asked to improvise, but the piece does feature sections that sound spontaneous and freely created. The piece is difficult, but no more so than other quartets, like Glazunov and Desenclos, that are standard repertoire for this instrumentation. Talented high school and all college groups will find success working on this piece. The first movement, subtitled Danse Macabre, is ominous, dark, sometimes bluesy, and is propelled along by the use of intricate counterpoint and an improvised sounding solo section for the tenor saxophone.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7676
ISBN 9783892217374. UPC: 805095076769. English.
This suite was inspired most notably by the saxophone quartets of Phil Woods and was written in a conscious attempt to wed certain stylistic elements of classical and jazz music. The players are not asked to improvise, but the piece does feature sections that sound spontaneous and freely created. The piece is difficult, but no more so than other quartets, like Glazunov and Desenclos, that are standard repertoire for this instrumentation. Talented high school and all college groups will find success working on this piece. Trance Dance, is a rhythmically grooving 12/8 feel that features the tenor and baritone saxophones.
SKU: HL.50602268
ISBN 9781540080592. UPC: 888680988067. 8.25x12 inches.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7025
UPC: 805095070255. English.
A collection of well-crafted original compositions with underlying jazz roots and a down-home bluesy feel. These duos would also work well on a recital program, alone or combined as a suite. Titles: Byard's Bounce * Wistful * Contuberance * That Dang Thang * Huntington Park * Birdseed * Spring Chicken Fever * The Follish Fool.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7618
UPC: 805095076189. English.
The suite consists of a series of short sketch-like movements that employs the use of common saxophone connotative qualities. It is an outgrowth of the composer's impressions of the saxophone both as a musical instrument and as a quasi-pop icon.
SKU: PR.UE021583
ISBN 9783702472634. UPC: 803452069751.
All together easy Ensemble! is UE's series of flexible arrangements for students venturing forth into ensemble playing for the first time. Since this is an important step in the development of many young musicians, arranger James Rae makes sure that all parts are important and integral and that all lines lie comfortably on the instrument. An optional piano part is included, to enhance the ensemble if necessary, and parts are included for a wide range of instrumentations. Volume 4 includes Shostakovich Waltz No.2 (from Jazz Suite No. 2), Verdi's La donna e mobile, Yankee Doodle, and Rae's original Cha-Cha Cubano. For beginning performers.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7666
ISBN 9783892217275. UPC: 805095076660. English.
Three-movement suite for SATB saxophone quartet. The first movement simply spins out a five-note shape in an improvisatory fashion. The second movement attempts to offer a poignant introspection to the outside movements. The third movement is a microtonally compressed treatment of the original five-note shape of the first movement. Though completely notated, the ideas and development are conceived in an improvisatory fashion.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7073
UPC: 805095070736. English.
Each of the pieces---in their entirety intended to be a coherent suite---is written in a different key and has a tempo and groove of its own. Jazz sound and jazz phrasing are essential for their performance. Titles: Calypso * Slow Burnin' * Boppin' * Samba * Waltzin' the Blues.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14721
UPC: 805095147216. English.
Jazz Conception is a new and exciting way for players at all levels to learn the language of jazz! Each book/mp3 set features 21 solo etudes based on chord changes to standards and blues.The same 21 etudes transposed and adapted for the main jazz instruments.See and hear how a well known soloist phrases and articulates and play along with or without the soloist on the audio recordings.Play along with one of today's finest, swinging New York rhythm sections: Mike LeDonne on piano, Dennis Irwin on bass, and Kenny Washington on drums.Start out fairly easy, then get progressively more difficult.Use the etudes as a bridge to solos of the masters that are usually more complicated and involved.Learn melodies and lines that will give you a solid jazz vocabulary and musicality.Use the book/mp3 set for private lessons, for self-study, or in any combination up to a full jazz ensemble, including flute and clarinet.If you are more advanced you may want to use the book to develop your sight reading abilities, for transcribing the etudes off the audio recordings (then check against the book) or for just having fun playing along with a great jazz rhythm section.Use as an improvisation study, learning how to construct a swinging, logical solo - works especially well in combination with the Study Guide.The Jazz Conception series is also perfectly suited for the class room. It can be used to develop younger students' jazz style in a big band or small group. In an improvisation class the teacher can use the etudes as studies in improvisation. The Study Guide provides an analysis of each etude, along with practice assignments for each etude.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7077
UPC: 805001070775. English.
Suite Exposiciones is a fusion of jazz and classical elements in four movements. Suggested written solos for improvised passages are included, along with a CD featuring both solo-and-piano and piano-only tracks. Dedicated to Piquito D'Rivera.
SKU: AP.1-ADV14720
UPC: 805095147209. English.
Jazz Conception is a new and exciting way for players at all levels to learn the language of jazz! Each book/audio set features 21 solo etudes based on chord changes to standards and blues.The same 21 etudes transposed and adapted for the main jazz instruments.See and hear how a well known soloist phrases and articulates and play along with or without the soloist on the audio recordings.Play along with one of today's finest, swinging New York rhythm sections: Mike LeDonne on piano, Dennis Irwin on bass, and Kenny Washington on drums.Start out fairly easy, then get progressively more difficult.Use the etudes as a bridge to solos of the masters that are usually more complicated and involved.Learn melodies and lines that will give you a solid jazz vocabulary and musicality.Use the book/audio sets for private lessons, for self-study, or in any combination up to a full jazz ensemble, including flute and clarinet.If you are more advanced you may want to use the book to develop your sight reading abilities, for transcribing the etudes off the recordings (then check against the book) or for just having fun playing along with a great jazz rhythm section.Use as an improvisation study, learning how to construct a swinging, logical solo - works especially well in combination with the Study Guide.The Jazz Conception Series is also perfectly suited for the class room. It can be used to develop younger students' jazz style in a big band or small group. In an improvisation class the teacher can use the etudes as studies in improvisation. The Study Guide provides an analysis of each etude, along with practice assignments for each etude.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7071
ISBN 9783892214205. UPC: 805095070712. English.
Four Pieces: Saxophone offers a lively piece of music that will satisfy a variety of jazz palates. This original suite in four movements features an array of jazz styles and moods for experienced soloists. Each movement features a solo chorus that (1) may be improvised and/or played as written by the alto soloist, and (2) extended for an additional improvised piano solo if desired. Titles: Restless Is the Soul of Grace * These Words Lie Soft * For You I've Waited * Turning Light.
SKU: AP.1-ADV8900
UPC: 805095089004. English.
This arrangement is playable with or without rhythm section. It includes completely notated rhythm section parts, including piano voicings and bass lines and fully notated jazz solos. Compatible with the saxophone edition.