The Jazz Saxophone Book

The ultimate guide to playing saxophone, by NY jazz artist
Tim Armacost — for anyone from beginners to professionals.

Endorsements

This amazing book is a comprehensive method to playing and improvising. I am on the same page with everything Tim is saying. A great book!”
— Jerry Bergonzi

A masterpiece of valuable jazz information. A must-have book for all jazz teachers and serious students.”
— Jamey Aebersold

A concise and thorough book on how to play saxophone in a jazz setting. Highly recommended for students of jazz music.”
— Bob Mintzer

Many concepts in The Jazz Saxophone Book are very similar to my own. Very clear and informative. I like it!”
— Bob Sheppard

A beautiful and practical guide to improvising in the jazz idiom.”
— Walt Weiskopf

The Jazz Saxophone Book is a much welcomed addition to saxophone and improvisation pedagogy. Tim has constructed a comprehensive approach that reflects his artistry and wisdom as one of the major voices in the music. This is now one of my primary teaching and practicing resources. Thank you, Tim!”
— Steve Wilson

This book covers a good amount of understanding of the art of improvising. I highly recommend it.”
— George Garzone

Tim's wonderful book is a necessary must for every saxophonist or instrumentalist. He spells out all of the important factors so brilliantly. I've highly recommended his book to all of my students seeking a thorough understanding of playing jazz music - truly a great tutorial!”
— George Young

Filled with rich examples drawn from the jazz tradition as well as his own well-constructed solo lines, Tim Armacost has created a detailed, intelligent book for any student who wishes to improve as an improvising musician. Tim is a fantastic saxophonist and passionate lifelong teacher who has traveled the world playing jazz at the highest level and this ambitious book shows his process — covering nearly all aspects of jazz study, from sound production to line construction, song forms, jazz history and many aspects of performance. As someone who has worked with Tim in countless musical situations, I have continually been impressed by his love of music and his enthusiasm for sharing it, and with this book he has taken that to another level. Highly recommended.”
— David Berkman