The Essence of the Blues is a new method for beginners and intermediate players who wish to learn the blues. Written by the best-selling author of Jazz Conception and award-winning saxophonist (2017 Downbeat Critic’s Poll) Jim Snidero, this book is the perfect addition to your music lesson.Each book contains 10 solo studies which have been transposed and arranged for the principal jazz instrument. The recordings were performed by top-notch soloists and New York’s best swinging rhythm section: Jim Snidero (alto saxophone), Eric Alexander (tenor saxophone), Jeremy Pelt (trumpet), Steve Davis (trombone), Jamie Baum (flute), Mike LeDonne, Peter Washington, Joe Farnsworth (rhythm section).The Essence Of The Blues is suitable for lessons with young pupils, but also for self-study or as performance pieces for jazz ensembles. Each piece comes with appropriate scale exercises, tips for studying and practicing, suggestions for own improvisations as well as recommended listening.Instrumentation:alto saxophone

This new method provides beginners and moderately advanced musicians with an introduction to the language of blues. In 10 solo studies which can be accompanied by professionally performed and recorded playbacks, the musician learns to master the essential basics step by step: Each piece comes with appropriate scale exercises, tips for studying and practicing, suggestions for own improvisations, as well as recommended listening.The accompanying audio tracks provide a unique band feeling with top-notch musicians:Jim Snidero (alto saxophone)Eric Alexander (tenor saxophone)Jeremy Pelt (trumpet)Steve Davis (trombone)Jamie Baum (flute)Mike LeDonne (piano/organ), Peter Washington (bass) and Joe Farnsworth (drums)Instrumentation:tenor saxophone

The Essence of the Blues is a new method for beginners and intermediate players who wish to learn the blues. Written by the best-selling author of Jazz Conception and award-winning saxophonist (2017 Downbeat Critic’s Poll) Jim Snidero, this book is the perfect addition to your music lesson.Each book contains 10 solo studies which have been transposed and arranged for the principal jazz instrument. The recordings were performed by top-notch soloists and New York’s best swinging rhythm section: Jim Snidero (alto saxophone), Eric Alexander (tenor saxophone), Jeremy Pelt (trumpet), Steve Davis (trombone), Jamie Baum (flute), Mike LeDonne, Peter Washington, Joe Farnsworth (rhythm section).The Essence Of The Blues is suitable for lessons with young pupils, but also for self-study or as performance pieces for jazz ensembles. Each piece comes with appropriate scale exercises, tips for studying and practicing, suggestions for own improvisations as well as recommended listening.Instrumentation:alto saxophone

This new method provides beginners and moderately advanced musicians with an introduction to the language of blues. In 10 solo studies which can be accompanied by professionally performed and recorded playbacks, the musician learns to master the essential basics step by step: Each piece comes with appropriate scale exercises, tips for studying and practicing, suggestions for own improvisations, as well as recommended listening.The accompanying audio tracks provide a unique band feeling with top-notch musicians:Jim Snidero (alto saxophone)Eric Alexander (tenor saxophone)Jeremy Pelt (trumpet)Steve Davis (trombone)Jamie Baum (flute)Mike LeDonne (piano/organ), Peter Washington (bass) and Joe Farnsworth (drums)Instrumentation:tenor saxophone