Advance Music Snidero J. - Slipping Away

Summary of This Score

Following the release of Jim Snidero's album 'Strings,' this publication provides the scores and parts of the recorded pieces for alto saxophone, string ensemble, and rhythm section. It is intended for groups wishing to capture the "studio" spirit of polished orchestral jazz, where the alto saxophone solo line blends into a string backdrop while maintaining a genuine space for improvisation.

The piece 'Slipping Away' is an original by Snidero with a particularly cinematic atmosphere. Written in 3/4, it alternates melodic flexibility, enveloping harmonies, and string textures that support the musical narrative without weighing down the discourse. The writing emphasizes the balance between ensemble precision (attacks, dynamics, phrasing) and jazz freedom, thanks to passages dedicated to solos for alto saxophone, piano, and bass.

This score is an excellent choice for an ensemble wishing to work on the coordination between strings and rhythm section, refine dynamic control (from strings to groove), and develop a color palette of modern, elegant, and expressive jazz repertoire. An ideal resource to enrich a concert program, a jazz workshop educational project, or a recording session with strings.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Jazz, Blues, Soul

Publication

Sheet music

Composer	Jim Snidero	Genre	jazz score (jazz with strings)
Instrumentation	alto saxophone, string ensemble, and rhythm section