{"product_id":"jazz-saxophone-book","title":"Jazz Saxophone Book","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ultimate guide to playing jazz saxophone — for everyone from beginners to working musicians.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a complete method for learning to speak the jazz language on your horn. Rooted in practical skills and going far beyond theory, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jazz Saxophone Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will greatly improve your ability to construct beautiful, flowing solo lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsed by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jerry Bergonzi, Bob Mintzer, Bob Sheppard, George Garzone, Jamey Aebersold, David Berkman, Walt Weiskopf, Steve Wilson, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to the text\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe book includes access to over 30 videos of the author demonstrating ideas in the book. To give you concrete examples of each idea there are hundreds of transcribed examples of solo phrases by the masters of jazz saxophone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the beginning improviser, we cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Creative ways to work on sound, time and building a jazz vocabulary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Connecting your soloing with your internal singing voice \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Foundational jazz harmony - what you need to know to start swinging! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor intermediate players, the book offers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— In-depth treatment of jazz harmony, with copious examples from the masters of the tradition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Ideas for becoming a musical storyteller \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Skills needed to show up at a jam session and confidently perform a tune \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor more advanced players, the book discusses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Using advanced harmony to build and release tension \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Taking jazz vocabulary, harmony and form into the realm of freedom \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— How to practice efficiently to become a well-rounded, continually improving soloist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 262 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jazz_Saxophone_Book_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781721533\" title=\"The Jazz Saxophone Book - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jazz_Saxophone_Book_-_Sample_Pages_1.pdf?v=1781721533\" title=\"The Jazz Saxophone Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e43-44\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/The_Jazz_Saxophone_Book_-_Sample_Pages_2.pdf?v=1781721533\" title=\"The Jazz Saxophone Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e145-146\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“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!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Jerry Bergonzi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A masterpiece of valuable jazz information. A must-have book for all jazz teachers and serious students.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Jamey Aebersold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A concise and thorough book on how to play saxophone in a jazz setting. Highly recommended for students of jazz music.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Bob Mintzer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Many concepts in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jazz Saxophone Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are very similar to my own. Very clear and informative. I like it!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Bob Sheppard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrammy nominated saxophonist and author Tim Armacost is one of the most important improvisers on the New York scene today. He has toured around the world, both as a sideman and a band leader, with jazz greats including Al Foster, Jimmy Cobb, Kenny Barron, Tom Harrell, Billy Hart, Jeff “Tain” Watts and the New York Standards Quartet. Tim has recorded 16 critically acclaimed albums as a leader, performed on more than 60 as a sideman, and has composed and arranged for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. He is a faculty member at Queens College in New York City and the Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops, and has conducted master classes at universities on four continents. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166366658751,"sku":"234","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166366691519,"sku":"e234","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/the-jazz-saxophone-book-by-tim-armacost.jpg?v=1774645467","url":"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/products\/jazz-saxophone-book","provider":"Sher Music Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}