This bossa-like Latin features an alto saxophone solo and a middle contrapuntal section that answers back and forth between the trumpet and the saxes. Instrumentation: big band

Hard-swinging shuffle that is reminiscent of those great Thad Jones charts. Solos are for piano and alto, but it can easily be opened up for other soloists. Young bands and professionals alike will have fun with this swinging minor blues. Instrumentation: big band

This slow funk groove uses similar chord changes to "Autumn Leaves". The chart features an alto saxophone solo and a quasi stop-time solo for either piano or guitar. A contrapuntal shout chorus takes us home. Instrumentation: big band

Musical quotes are sprinkled throughout this medium swing chart. The out chorus features skillfully written call and response figures between the trumpet soloist and the rest of the band. Solos are provided for tenor sax, trumpet and trombone with written solos provided. Instrumentation: big band

The opening melody of this jazz waltz features the alto saxophone and trombone. Solos are provided for trumpet and alto. This is a great change of pace chart. Instrumentation: big band

The opening section is played by trumpets in harmon mutes and optional flutes over a Metheny-like Latin groove. Solos are provided for tenor saxophone and trumpet. A contrapuntal section builds all the way to the end. Instrumentation: big band

- tolle Begleitbands aus den USA und Kuba - ein Spielheft – viele Musikstile - hochwertige Play-Alongs Der neue Band Essential Play-Alongs für Altsaxophon ist genau richtig für Einsteiger mit Vorkenntnissen. Begleitet von hervorragenden Bands, die auf der CD zu hören sind, „schnuppern“ Sie in populäre Musikstile: von Jazz und Blues über Funk bis hin zu lateinamerikanischer Musik. Hören Sie sich die Vollversion an und spielen Sie zum Play-Along-Track. Die Kompositionen stammen von den Top-Autoren Jim Snidero, Ed Harlow, Fernando Brandao und Fred Lipsius. Ein vollendeter Hör- und Spiel-Genuss! Besetzung: Alt-Saxophon