SKU: AP.1-ADV14840

ISBN 9783892212201. UPC: 805095148404. English.

Brazilian and Afro-Cuban Jazz Conception: Alto and Baritone Saxophone is part of an exciting series of play-along books by award-winning Brazilian flutist and composer Fernando Brandão and features 15 original tunes in various Brazilian and Afro-Cuban styles. This edition clearly aims at being more than a simple play-along collection. For each of the tunes a thorough analysis and additional exercises are given. An extensive introduction into the various styles and rhythms of Brazilian and Afro-Cuban music makes these books even more valuable. The rhythm section and soloists are among the most prestigious musicians in contemporary Brazilian music.

Rhythm Section: Leandro Braga, piano; Adriano Giffoni, bass; Xande Figueiredo, drums; Zero, percussion.

Titles include: Afoxé Urbano * Bangu * Bolero for Lucia * El Son Mayo * Frog Samba * Funky Samba * The Island * Latin Tower * Lucas' Cha Cha * Rodrigo No Frevo * Sad Solitude * Sanfona * Samba Dance * Santa Cruz * Snobby.

SKU: CL.074-7132-01

CONTENTS: * A Shepherd's Dream Intro. Theme and Variations * A Vision Rondo Capricioso * Admiration Romance * Anita Bolero Caprice * Awakening * Boquet Des Fleurs Serenade * Cheerfulness Valse Caprice * Flirtation * Forsaken * Le Papillon (The Butterfly) * Memorial * Pastime Valse * Sublimity Rondo Capricioso * Sunshine * The Cataract Scherzo * The Gardiner * The Waterlily * Waternymphs *.

SKU: HL.49006077

ISBN 9790001065979.

SKU: M7.SMP-1239

As recorded by the Oliver Nelson Orchestra, 'Heidi' is the 3rd movement of the Impressions of Berlin suite. A gorgeous solo feature for alto saxophone throughout, this piece builds from a quiet beginning to a very powerful point (a 'Bolero' type of tension as the piece develops) before it diminishes to a quiet ending. This 'edited' version is in a lower key, has a shorter solo section and simpler brass ranges, making it more playable for both the soloist and the ensemble while still maintaining the integrity of Oliver's beautiful ballad. 5-4-4-3.

SKU: HL.7013705

UPC: 840126934281. 9.0x12.0x0.024 inches.

The bolero is Cuba's version of the ballad, and this hauntingly beautiful melody with lush orchestrations yields an expressive opportunity for both your alto sax soloist and ensemble. The Paquito D'Rivera-style solo is written out, with extra room left for improvisation and an optional ending cadenza. Rhythm section parts are all completely written out for an authentic and highly emotional performance.

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).