SKU: AP.1-ADV7081

UPC: 805095040811. German.

Bell Gate Blues comes along as a light, swinging piece for alto saxophone and piano with bluesy elements reflected in its harmony. As is usual in jazz music, the piece contains a short solo part in which the performer can either freely improvise or play the notated saxophone solo.

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-ADV7032

UPC: 805095070323. English.

New Wave is built from musical materials which are similar to many of the extended harmonies and modal structures found in jazz. The first movement is set in a driving 6/8 rhythm with extensive imitative counterpoint between the saxophone and the piano. The middle movement begins with a short cadenza-like passage from the saxophone leading to transparent ethereal presentation of themes, followed by a heavy, dark section. The final movement gradually builds to a dramatic, optimistic conclusion with an infectious, driving rhythm. Titles: Black Light * Heavy Water * Slame Dance.

SKU: AP.1-ADV7033

ISBN 9783892213925. UPC: 805095070330. English.

A moody impressionistic piece set in a rhythmic 9/8 Latin groove with a good balance of composition and improvisation. Includes CD, featuring play-along and complete versions: Ramon Ricker, alto saxophone; Bill Dobbins, piano.