Par CURTIS MIKE. “The eight pieces are all well crafted, with underlying jazz roots, butemploying more sophisticated compositional techniques...Throughout,there is great, engaging counterpoint, a down-home bluesy feel that issometimes missing in more composed-out jazz pieces, and a harmonicand melodic freedom that is rare among published jazz material...Any ofthese duos would also work well on a recital program, alone or combinedas a suite.”--David Demsey, The Saxophone Journal / Niveau : Moyen à Avancé / performance score / Recueil / 2 Saxophones

Captivating Classics From Argentina. Par GARDEL CARLOS. In 'Tango Saxophone Duets”, Diego Collati has collaborated with saxophonist Mario Cerra to provide new arrangements of Carlos Gardel's music. These duets can be played by a pair of alto saxes or by alto and tenor. Gardel, who died tragically young in an air accident in 1935, is credited as the man who made the tango internationally popular and his music will be recognized by young and old alike. The timbre of the saxophone is particularly suited to this genre and lends itself to evoking the fascination and glamour of Gardel's tangos. As well as being rewarding to play, these arrangements will introduce new elements of tone production and rhythm and steer young players towards good grounding in technique and ensemble playing./ Recueil / 2 Saxophones (AA/AT)

Category: Woodwind - Saxophone Duet
Format: Book and CD
Instrument: Saxophone
Level: Easy to Intermediate
For Saxes Only! 10 Jazz Duets for Saxophone is a fantastic collection of jazz standards, all arranged for two easy- to intermediate-level players. These jazz duets include music by George Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Dizzy Gillespie, as well as a few originals composed especially for this book. The duets are written for performance by two instruments pitched in the same key, such as a B-flat tenor with a B-flat soprano, or an E-flat alto with an E-flat baritone. The enclosed CD features Greg Yasinitsky playing all the duets, with each part recorded on a separate channel. To play along with the CD, the saxophonist simply turns off one of the stereo channels. A great way to work on jazz concept, phrasing, intonation, and blend, and a fun way to make music with friends! Titles are: Bye Bye Blackbird * A Foggy Day * The Man I Love * But Not for Me * What Is This Thing Called Love * Groovin' High * Fly by Night * Good to Go * Big Sky * Crazy Eights.