Hal Leonard Benny Carter The Collection For Alto Sax Asax - Alto Saxophone

Name: Benny Carter The Collection For Alto Sax Asax - Alto Saxophone
Brand: Hal Leonard
SKU: 175921
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Essential Information About This Book
• A premium collection of jazz scores : a selection of transcribed scores centered on the writing of Benny Carter, a major figure of the swing era.
• Ideal content for analysis : perfect for studying orchestration, harmony, and phrasing of a sought-after arranger.
• Recognized repertoire : titles that have become classics, performed and recorded in the big band and mainstream jazz worlds.
• An entry point into the Carter style : a relevant resource to enrich one's culture, vocabulary, and arranging instincts.

Benny Carter The Collection For Alto Sax Asax - Alto Saxophone

28,99 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

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Summary of This Book

This collection brings together a superb selection of transcribed scores associated with Benny Carter, multi-award-winning and particularly renowned for his work in Europe. Also an arranger for the BBC, he created highly sought-after arrangements heard on recordings by iconic artists and orchestras such as Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Lena Horne, Glenn Miller, Gene Krupa, and Tommy Dorsey.

Designed for jazz score enthusiasts, this book highlights a varied repertoire blending swing, blues, and more Latin colors, with titles like "When Lights Are Low," "Key Largo," "Malibu," "South Side Samba," "Just A Mood," and "I'm In The Mood For Swing." A valuable resource for developing active listening, understanding writing choices, and enriching one's own interpretations or arranging studies.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Jazz, Blues, Soul

Publication

Sheet music

Composer	Benny Carter	Artist	Benny Carter
Arranger	Benny Carter	Genre	Jazz score

Questions frequently asked

For which instrument is this Benny Carter collection written?

This edition is intended for alto saxophone, as indicated by its title "For Alto Sax."

Which pieces are included in the Benny Carter collection for alto saxophone?

The collection notably includes "When Lights Are Low," "Key Largo," and "Malibu." It also features "South Side Samba," "Just A Mood," and "I'm In The Mood For Swing." These titles reflect the repertoire associated with Benny Carter.

Which jazz styles are covered in these sheet music?

The selection combines swing, blues, and Latin colors. "South Side Samba" notably illustrates the presence of a Latin influence in the program.

Does Benny Carter The Collection For Alto Sax contain arrangements by Benny Carter?

Benny Carter is credited as composer, arranger, and performer of the work. The sheet music is linked to his writing, notably known through arrangements for the BBC and for artists such as Count Basie and Duke Ellington.