Wise Publications Blues For Saxophone - Saxophone
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Summary of This Book
This collection brings together sixty-seven classic blues titles specially arranged by Jack Long for E-flat and B-flat saxophones. The goal is clear: to offer immediately playable pieces, with simple keys and suitable note ranges, to suit a beginner saxophonist while remaining sufficiently musical for an intermediate level. Each piece is accompanied by chord symbols indicated in concert pitch, a real asset for duo rehearsals (piano, guitar), improvising, or quickly setting up a chart during practice.
The content covers a wide spectrum of blues and jazz blues aesthetics: themes with a New Orleans and swing flavor, softer ballads, up to standards with a more modern groove. You will find notably "Black Coffee," "In The Heat Of The Night," "Moonlight Becomes You," and "Someone To Watch Over Me," as well as essentials such as "Basin Street Blues," "St James Infirmary," "Straight No Chaser," "Blue Monk," and "Solitude."
Ideal for working on interpretation, phrasing, and timing, this book is also very suitable for introducing improvisation: the chord charts allow you to approach choruses, test scales and licks, or build variations without leaving the sheet music. An excellent choice for lessons, auditions, jam sessions, or simply the pleasure of playing timeless blues on the saxophone.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Jazz, Blues, Soul | Publication | Sheet music |
| Arranger | Jack Long | Genre | blues, jazz standards |
| Instrumentation | E-flat and B-flat saxophones | Difficulty | beginner to intermediate |
Questions frequently asked
Is this collection compatible with alto or tenor saxophone?
The 67 pieces are arranged for Eb and Bb saxophones, covering notably the alto and tenor families.
What skill level is required to play Blues For Saxophone?
Jack Long's writing targets beginner to intermediate levels. Simple keys and suitable note ranges facilitate access to the pieces from the early years of practice.
Are chord symbols indicated for improvisation on the saxophone?
Each title includes chord symbols in concert pitch. This presentation allows building a chord chart, approaching the chorus, and working on scales or licks. It also facilitates playing along with piano or guitar.
Which blues and jazz standards are included?
The table of contents notably includes "Basin Street Blues," "St James Infirmary," "Straight No Chaser," "Blue Monk," and "Solitude." Titles like "Black Coffee" and "Someone To Watch Over Me" also appear in this collection of 67 pieces.
Does this book allow working on blues phrasing?
The arrangements bring together New Orleans themes, swing, ballads, and standards with a more modern groove. Interpretation, phrasing, and timing work can thus be based on blues and jazz blues repertoires.
