The Saxophone: New Orleans, Chicago, New York

Essential to the knowledge of the saxophone, from the early days in New Orleans to its climax in Chicago and New York. You will found in this book the great standards, with samples of improvisations in the style of the most famous saxophonists: Sidney Bechet, Coleman Hawkins, Bud Freeman, Johnny Hodges, Benny Carter, Ben Webster, Lester Young, Dexter Gordon.
The basics elements for the interpretation of jazz are also exposed.
Topics: Crazy Blues– Maple Leaf Rag – Nigger blues – Turn Around – New Stranger Blues – Beale Street Blues - Down Hearted Blues – Biggy Blues - Royal Garden Blues – Bugle Call Rag – Frankie and Johnny - I'm on the Way.

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