Hal Leonard Jazz Saxophone Solos
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Summary of This Book
This collection gathers the energy and personality of one of the great masters of the tenor saxophone: Dexter Gordon. It features 22 solos transcribed "as close as possible" to his performances, directly taken from his own recordings. The goal is clear: to give you access to faithful musical material to study phrase construction, rhythmic placement, attack nuances, and that famous sense of swing that characterizes his playing.
Beyond simple reading, this book becomes a true working tool for jazz improvisation. The transcriptions allow analysis of how Gordon develops a motif, varies his ideas, and naturally returns to the harmonic highlights. The chords are provided both for tenor saxophone and in concert key, a valuable asset for working with a rhythm section, a pianist/guitarist, or for easily comparing voicings and cadences.
The content covers a selection of iconic tunes, including: Apple Jump, Backstairs, Benji's Bounce, Boston Bernie, Cheesecake, Daddy Plays The Horn, Dexter Digs In, Fenja, For Regulars Only, Fried Bananas, Girl With The Purple Eyes, Ltd, Mischievous Lady, Montmartre, Setting The Place, Soy Califa, Stanley The Steamer, Sticky Wicket, The Apartment, The Chase, The Rainbow People, Valse Robin. An excellent choice to enrich your vocabulary, train your ear, and develop a more lyrical phrasing on tenor.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Jazz, Blues, Soul | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Dexter Gordon | Instrumentation | tenor saxophone |
| Artist | Dexter Gordon | Genre | jazz transcription |
Questions frequently asked
Are the solos written for tenor saxophone?
The instrumentation indicated is tenor saxophone, with transcriptions of Dexter Gordon's solos.
How many transcriptions does Jazz Saxophone Solos contain?
The collection contains 22 solos transcribed directly from Dexter Gordon's recordings. Titles include Cheesecake, Soy Califa, and Fried Bananas.
Are the chords available in concert pitch?
The chords are provided for tenor saxophone and in concert pitch. This dual indication facilitates working with a rhythm section, pianist, or guitarist. It also helps identify cadences and voicings.
Does this book help to practice jazz improvisation?
The transcriptions allow study of motif development, rhythmic placement, and the characteristic attacks of Dexter Gordon's playing. The material covers jazz, blues, and soul languages.
Which Dexter Gordon tunes are included?
The selection includes 22 tunes, such as Apple Jump, Benji's Bounce, Daddy Plays The Horn, Montmartre, The Chase, and Valse Robin.
