A dozen jazz classics complete with jazz combo backing tracks for solo instrumentalists: Doxy - In Walked Bud - In Your Own Sweet Way - Mercy, Mercy, Mercy - Nardis - On Green Dolphin Street - Reunion Blues - St. Thomas - Scrapple from the Apple - Sidewinder - Stolen Moments - Take Five. / Saxophone Alto

Take the centre stage and play along with a live jazz trio. The authentic CD backing tracks will help you achieve a more professional performance. With this great three-part hybrid book you get printed music with ten pieces in melody line arrangements. The audio CD contains professional 'live' performances of every piece featuring a three-piece band, plus backing tracks to play along with. The book includes: Ten top line arrangements of jazz tunes of an intermediate standard (a step up from the Guest Spot series). A CD of demo and backing tracks performed by a live jazz trio. Background song notes for each tune at the front of the book. A hybrid code enabled the user to download parts and scores for the backing band (Piano, Bass, Drums) so they can play with friends as well as with the backing CD. / Saxophone

Voici 24 superbes chansons à jouer au saxophone alto. Du Jazz au Blues en passant par la Soul et le Gospel, jouez du saxophone alto avec une section rythmique live. Inclus avec ce livre: - carte de téléchargement pour les pistes démos pour l'écoute et l'apprentissage, et pistes playbacks pour vous exercer avec un vrai groupe. - un petit historique de chaque chanson

From Rio to Red Square, Mike Mower?s Musical Postcards features ten captivating pieces in different musical styles from around the world. Experience the thrill of Puerto Rican salsa, the magic of an Irish reel, the romance of French café music, and much more ?Available in editions for alto saxophone, flute, clarinet, trumpet and violin, each book contains melody lines with chord symbols to aid improvisation.Every piece is brought to life with a postcard of essential background information and playing tips. A book of keyboard accompaniments is available separately.Spectacular and authentic audio performances and backing tracks of every piece played by bands and musicians from all ten countries are available online. A professional musician for 40 years, Mike Mower has played in orchestras, big bands, chamber ensembles, shows, jazz bands, and recording sessions around the world in classical, jazz, Latin, and rock styles on flutes, saxophones, and clarinets.He has written concertos for international solo artists and orchestras and concert music for ensembles of all sizes ? in addition to composing, arranging, and producing TV themes and commercial music albums.His fun but challenging educational music has been enjoyed by a generation of younger players. The Musical Postcards and Junior Musical Postcards series (with accompaniment by some international recording artists too famous to mention!) celebrates authentic music genres from all over the globe.Cuba: Havana cha chaUSA: Flat FivesFrance: Riviera ?62Brazil: SambossaRussia: Cossackaya!Scotland: Upland FlingSpain: Andalusia MoraPuerto Rico: Salsa Con MotoIreland: Dodd?s Odd JobMexico: Mucho Mariachi! / Saxophone / Boosey and Hawkes