Alfred Publishing For Saxes Only - 10 Jazz Duets For Saxophone + CD
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Essential Information About This Book
Essential Information About This Book
- 10 accessible jazz duets : a repertoire designed for saxophonists of easy to intermediate level, ideal for progressing without getting discouraged.
- Duets for saxophones in the same key : perfect for playing as a duo in Bb (soprano + tenor) or Eb (alto + baritone), with balanced writing.
- Book + play-along CD : each part is recorded on a separate stereo channel, convenient for muting one voice and playing the other in real conditions.
- Comprehensive musical work : an excellent tool to develop phrasing, intonation, rhythmic placement, and blend of timbres in a duo setting.
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Summary of This Book
For Saxes Only! 10 Jazz Duets for Saxophone is a collection of duets that highlights the saxophone in a friendly and motivating format: playing jazz as a duo, with clear, effective arrangements suited for musicians in the consolidation phase (reading, setup, dynamics, articulations). You will find a selection of essential standards by George Gershwin and Cole Porter, as well as a nod to bebop with Dizzy Gillespie, all complemented by some original pieces composed especially for this volume.
One of the major strengths of this collection is its "smart duo" design: the parts are written for two instruments tuned in the same key. This makes it easy to form a homogeneous duo (for example, Bb soprano saxophone with Bb tenor saxophone, or Eb alto saxophone with Eb baritone saxophone ) while maintaining a true musical logic: balance of roles, call and response, counter-melodies, and moments of dialogue between the two voices.
The included CD, performed by Greg Yasinitsky, also transforms practice sessions into a playing experience: each part is recorded on a separate channel. Simply mute one channel to keep the partner's voice and play your own, which greatly helps stabilize intonation, refine the blend, gain confidence, and internalize style codes (accents, swing, breathing, phrase endings). Whether in rehearsal or lessons, it is an ideal resource to help a saxophone duo progress while keeping the enjoyment of the repertoire.
Included titles : Bye Bye Blackbird, A Foggy Day, The Man I Love, But Not for Me, What Is This Thing Called Love, Groovin' High, Fly by Night, Good to Go, Big Sky, Crazy Eights.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Jazz, Blues, Soul | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Dizzy Gillespie + original compositions | Genre | jazz duets, standards |
| Artist | Greg Yasinitsky | Difficulty | easy to intermediate |
| Instrumentation | saxophone duo (two saxophones in the same key: Bb or Eb) | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Which saxophones can play these duets?
The parts are designed for two saxophones in the same key. The indicated pairings are Bâ soprano and Bâ tenor, or Eâ alto and Eâ baritone.
Does the CD allow practicing each part separately?
Each voice is recorded on a separate channel of the CD performed by Greg Yasinitsky. It is possible to mute one channel in order to play along with the partner's part.
What is the required level for For Saxes Only - 10 Jazz Duets for Saxophone + CD?
The collection is rated from easy to intermediate level. It is intended for saxophonists consolidating their skills in reading, timing, and articulation.
Which jazz standards are included in the collection?
The selection includes Bye Bye Blackbird, A Foggy Day, The Man I Love, But Not for Me, and What Is This Thing Called Love. Groovin' High by Dizzy Gillespie is also included, along with four original compositions.
Are these duets suitable for working on swing?
The arrangements address accents, swing feel, breathing, and phrase endings with the audio support. Playing in pairs also helps work on intonation and blend between the two voices.
