Since the success of the first volume in 2015 OpenSax has spoken for instrumentalists across the world who identify with an unbounded literature for saxophone that’s firmly in touch with today’s musical world. Claude Georgel who directs the Vent de Sax collection at the Editions Leduc here presents a sequel to this great adventure that widens its scope: while the 1 st volume was aimed essentially at beginner saxophonists the second targets more confirmed players (5 or 6 years of practice). Nine composers of varying backgrounds (Japan Spain Italy Germany and France) several of whom are from the young generation allowplayers to explore the saxophone’s wide palette of instrumental colours without forgetting what’s essential: the pure joy of playing. Tom Georgel Giulia Lorusso Alexandros Markeas Clara Olivares Sirah Mart nez Alvarez Pierre Bertrand-Cagnes Ryo Noda Luise Volkmann and Fuminori Tanada sign the pieces in this anthology that will delight anyone who has lost their heart to this instrument of freedom.

Practising scales and arpeggios can seem like to be a compulsory exercise, if this is the case, then Groove Connection, is the answer for you.This tried and tested concept features exciting musical workouts for players of all levels. Start your lessons and practice by brushing aside monotony and getting into the Groove! This approach is rooted in the principles of music education. Composer Klaus Dickbauer uses the pleasure of playing the instrument as the basis for learning.The series introduces elements of music-making such as major scales and arpeggios while putting them in context with performance pieces and improvisations. Technical development becomes a means of personal expression.Students and teachers can use the recordings to practise in pairs, groups, ensembles, individual lessons and, of course, at home, where the play-along CD replaces the other players. / Saxophone Alto

A special double-CD bumper compilation. Twenty of the best-ever jazz standards for alto saxophone in melody line arrangements with specially recorded backing tracks. Hear full performance versions of all the songs on Disc 1, the alto saxophone part is then omitted from Disc 2 so you can play along with the recorded accompaniments. / Saxophone

This series of graded albums provides a wealth of jazz repertoire. It contains well-known tunes in accessible arrangement and new pieces specially commissioned from top jazz musicians and educators. The CD with the album provides 'minus-one' backing tracks as well as recordings of full performances