The brilliant tenor saxophonist, Bob Mintzer, is a world-renowned composer, arranger, leader of his own big band and jazz quartet, and a member of the contemporary group the Yellowjackets.
He has chosen 12 original compositions from his big band, quartet and Yellowjackets CD recordings for this book, which includes a Performing Artist Master Class CD.
This is a great way to learn about his music and his techniques for composition and improvisation.
The Performing Artist Master Class CD includes excerpts of Bob's transcribed solo recordings, instrumental examples/demonstrations and many more topics!
The Music of Bob Mintzer is a must-have for any saxophonist interested in composition and improvisation.
This book features excerpts of Bob's transcribed solo recordings, instrumental examples/demonstrations, a discography and biography, and discussions of topics such as blues/rhythm changes, playing in time, Latin considerations, harmonic tension, use of space and pacing your solos, soloing with drums, motive development, and compositional process with piano.
Inhalt:
Spectrum
Elvin's Mambo
Dialogue
Prayer for Peace
Runferyerlife
Acha
El caborojeno
A Walk in the Park
One Music
A few good Noes
Bop Boy
Overlap
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Category: Woodwind - Saxophone Method or Collection
Format: Book & CD
Instrument: Saxophone
Instrumentation: Saxophone
Level: Intermediate / Advanced