Hal Leonard Stan Getz - Bossa Novas - Ténor Saxophone
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Summary of This Book
This third collection of transcriptions highlights Stan Getz's bossa nova period, an absolute reference for many saxophonists and jazz enthusiasts. Focusing on recordings from the early to mid-1960s, the book offers a precise immersion into a language where apparent simplicity conceals subtle work on tone, breathing, and nuances. The goal is clear: to help you understand "from the inside" what makes Getz's interpretation so fluid, lyrical, and always elegant.
Transcribed by Greg Fishman for B-flat tenor saxophone, this book is an excellent resource for developing your bossa nova style: soft attacks, controlled legato, dynamic management, and placement on the grid with a flexible yet firmly anchored time feel. It is also a valuable tool to enrich your improvisational approach by observing phrase construction, target notes, melodic connections, and how to make a line breathe over typical bossa harmonies.
The repertoire covers iconic tunes, with several pieces offered in 1st and 2nd versions to compare different interpretations: "Desafinado," "One Note Samba," "Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars," "So Danco Samba," "Ebony Samba," as well as essentials like "The Girl From Ipanema," "Chega De Saudade," and "How Insensitive (Insensatez)." You will also find "Balanco No Samba (Street Dance)," "Entre Amigo (Sympathy Between Friends)," "Samba De Duas Notas (Two Note Samba)," "Vivo Sonhando (Dreamer)," "Only Trust Your Heart," "Sambalero," "Samba Dees Days," "Melancolico," "Menina Flor," and "Mania De Maria."
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Latin | Publication | Sheet music |
| Arranger | Greg Fishman | Instrumentation | B-flat tenor saxophone |
| Artist | Stan Getz | Genre | jazz sheet music, bossa nova |
Questions frequently asked
Is this collection written for B-flat tenor saxophone?
Greg Fishman's transcriptions are designed for B-flat tenor saxophone.
Which Stan Getz bossa nova tunes are included?
The repertoire notably includes "Desafinado", "One Note Samba", "The Girl From Ipanema", "Chega De Saudade", and "How Insensitive (Insensatez)".
Can multiple interpretations of the same theme be compared?
Several tunes are offered in first and second versions, including "Desafinado", "One Note Samba", and "Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars". This presentation allows observation of different approaches by Stan Getz on the same piece.
Which period of Stan Getz is studied in this book?
The book focuses on the bossa nova recordings Stan Getz made from the early to mid-1960s.
Does the book help with working on bossa nova phrasing on tenor?
The transcriptions highlight soft attacks, legato, dynamics, and rhythmic placement over bossa nova chord progressions. Phrase construction and target notes can be studied from Stan Getz's lines. Greg Fishman made the adaptation for B-flat tenor.
