Creative Saxophone Improvising + CD by Kellie Santin

Creative Saxophone Improvising + CD by Kellie Santin

Creative Saxophone Improvising is the third book in the series and leads the student towards fluent and idiomatic improvisation using a range of skills and techniques. The book includes 16 new pieces in a range of contemporary styles, each presented with warm ups, scales, and solo ideas or melodic variations to be used as a basis for improvising. BL For intermediate saxophonists of all ages BL Authentic and varied CD backing for all pieces;includes versions for alto and tenor saxophone

Santin and Clark are up against stiff opposition from the obvious might of the Jamey Abersold empire, so they are to be congratulated on doing an excellent job. . This new title brings together essential learning material in a small package . . . Two CDs are included with piano, bass, and drums. These are well up to the Aebersold standard, being well recorded with superb playing. * Andy Tweed Music Teacher Jan 06 *
Information regarding the characteristics and an explanation of how to play in each style is profuse and the books has an excellent introduction for those new to improvising . . . Excellent value for money' * Jazzwise online store Summer 05 (Rating - 5 out of 5 stars) *

Kellie Santin is widely recognized for her unique voice on the alto saxophone. Greatly influenced by Charlie Parker, Paul Desmond and others, her style of playing combines exceptional technique with a strong sense of melody and an infectious ability to groove. Kellie currently lectures in Saxophone at London's City Literary Institute. Kellie also freelances with a wide range of artists including Nina Ferro and Al Start. Cheryl Clark is an accomplished musician who specializes on saxophone, oboe, flute and clarinet. A regular member of the leading big bands in Melbourne, Cheryl has toured with international acts including Ray Charles and Jerry Lewis. Cheryl has also performed with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, the Australian Pops Orchestra and the Victorian State Orchestra. She has made numerous television appearances and has worked in musicals and commercial recording sessions including movie soundtracks and commercial recordings.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780193223684
ISBN 10	0193223686
Title	Creative Saxophone Improvising + CD
Author	Kellie Santin
Series	Creative Saxophone
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Sheet music
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Year published	2005-07-21
Number of pages	48
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.