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Saxophone Journal- Volume 33, Number 3, Jan/Feb 2009

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AFROPEANS- Jazz Warriors

£11.99

A live recording made at London's Barbican concert hall in October, 2007, Afropeans commemorated two anniversaries. The first, for which reed player/composer Courtney Pine had been commissioned to assemble the music and the band, was the 200th anniversary of Britain's abolition of the slave trade. The second, coincidentally but with a fine synchronicity, was the 20th anniversary of the pioneering London-based band the Jazz Warriors' only album, Out Of Many, One People (Island, 1987).
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Akai EWI USB Wind Conroller

£299.00

EWI USB is the first wind instrument to take advantage of your computer as its sound-generation source. This unique twist on the classic EWI makes the EWI USB powerful, expressive, flexible, and surprisingly affordable.
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Trevor James Horn Revolution II Alto Sax-pack in frosted gold

£586.99

We've recieved a few saxophones from Trevor James which we can sell at this extra special price- usually £732 but you can buy one of these great models at the same price as the standard gold lacquer model. In addition to this an Advanced Gig Case is included worth £129.95!

Supplied with all the usual sax pack extras.

Don't miss out on this offer as we only have one of each in stock!
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Ponzol M2 stainless steel mouthpiece for tenor

£289.00

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Rico MULTI Reed Case

£17.00

Introducing the new Rico MULTI Reed Case - the only case designed to work with the Reed Vitalizer Automatic Humidity Control System (HCS) now fits all clarinet and sax reeds.
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Kenny G- KGETSL E Series Tenor gold lacquer

£599.00

This Tenor is designed by Kenny for the young student of the saxophone and provides great intonation, response and a very friendly finger board. Special Offer....Usually £795!
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Courtney Pine- Transtion In Tradition

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Courtney Pine has released his 12th studio album Transition In Tradition his debut on Destin-E World records. Featured on this project which is also in respect to the great New Orleans Soprano Saxophone virtuoso Sidney Bechet are Cuban Violinist Omar Puente, Guitarist Cameron Pierre, Alex Wilson on Piano, U.S Vibraphonist Stefon Harris and others.
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P.Mauriat PMST-202 Custom Class Tenor Sax

£969.00

This sax is too good to be classed as just a student model - but look at the price! A cut above anything else in the same price bracket and a horn that will hold it's own against far more expensive instruments.

Fully gold lacquered with top F#. Double arms to lower keys. Abalone shell inlaid key touches and thumb rest. Hand engraved bell. Supplied with the highly regarded Super Jazz VI neck.

With shaped case and basic mouthpiece. Free UK mainland delivery.

"Today's music demands a saxophone that can do it all. Built with quality French materials, the P. Mauriat Saxophones have fantastic response, a big, full, sound, precise intonation and outstanding key action. Line them up against the best, and at a significantly lower cost, the P. Mauriat Custom Class Saxophones will take them all on. These are great saxophones!" -Roger Greenberg (Professor of Saxophone, Emeritus University of Northern Colorado.)

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Yamaha YAS-62 Special Offer!

£1,175.00

Yamaha’s 62 series saxes have become a modern classic and are used by leading professional players worldwide. The strong clear sound, and excellent playability set the standard in professional model saxophones. We've discounted this saxophone even further due to a small dent at the bottom of the bow (pictured in the extended info).
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Jamey Aebersold Jazz Play-along book/CD sets.

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Jamey Aebersold Volume 1 Jazz: How to play and improvise.
Beginning/Intermediate level. The culmination of Jamey's 25 years as one of the world's leading jazz exponents. Volume 1 has unlocked the mysteries of jazz improvisation for a whole generation of musicians who previously had nowhere to turn for competent rhythm sections and accurate instruction. Now, Volume 1 has all new updated information presented in a new manner that is both easy to understand and inspiring for all musicians wishing to explore the secrets of jazz improvisation. Includes chapters on scales/chords, developing creativity, improv fundamentals, 12 Blues Scales, Bebop scales, pentatonic scales and usage, time and feeling, melodic development, II/V7s, related scales and modes, practical exercises/patterns and licks, Dominant 7th tree of scale choices, nomenclature, chromaticism, scale syllabus, and more. This complete improvisation set, along with Volume 24 "Major and Minor," can greatly open your ears and improve your playing. Music is fun and this set is the first step to enjoying it. Each of the recorded tracks feels great and is fun to play with. Recorded tracks include Blues in Bb and F, Four Dorian minor tracks, four-measure cadences, cycle of dominants, 24-measure song, II/V7 in all keys. Book includes transposed parts for all instruments
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Jamey Aebersold Volume 24 Major & Minor
For ALL instrumentalists and vocalists. Recordings contain 30 extended tracks of recorded background. Great primer for learning basic skills in Major and Minor keys. Advanced players will want to work on double-timing, playing outside and side-slipping in all keys at comfortable tempos. This set will help you gain confidence. It’s designed to help any musician no matter what their level of ability. One of the most-used play-a-longs in the series. Special tracks have Jamey Aebersold playing various exercises and soloing on his saxophone with actual cuts from Volume 24 so you can “hear and see” how to use this practice set. All of the exercises and sax solos on the demo tracks have been transcribed and written out in the book! Use this set for warming up any ensemble. Pick a different key each day/week/practice.

Jamey Aebersold, piano; John Goldsby, bass; and Charlie Craig, drums
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Jamey Aebersold's Jazz Ear Training
2 CDs with book. A no-nonsense approach consisting of two hours of recorded ear training exercises with aural instructions before each. Beginning to advanced. Starts very simply, with intervals gradually increases in difficulty until you are hearing chord changes and progressions. All answers are listed in book. Book contains transposed parts for C, Bb and Eb instruments to allow playing along.
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Jamey Aebersold Volume 21 Gettin It Together
SUGGESTED PREREQUISITE: VOLUME 1

For all musicians (instrumentalists and vocalists) regardless of ability. Use for individual or group playing and practicing. If you use this volume in conjunction with Volume 1 you will have a solid foundation from which to meet any new challenge you may encounter. This set will quickly change the practice habits of many musicians . . . instrumentalists as well as vocalists. It covers (all twelve keys) major, minor (dorian, harmonic and melodic), dominant 7th, half-diminished, lydian, and sus. 4. It also has a very slow blues in F and one in Bb. A total of 31 different tracks with a lot of variety. This is an extremely thorough practice set. The tempos are not fast, which allows everyone, beginner or advanced, to have an opportunity to sharpen his skills. The booklet contains a wealth of information on practicing, ear training, nomenclature, chromaticism, digital patterns, cycle exercises, fourth exercises, double-time passages, comments to band directors (concert, stage/jazz, orchestra and vocal), backgrounds for warm-up period, and exercises which correspond to the written tracks, and more. There is enough here to keep everyone busy for a long time. Use this set and your imagination and look out!
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Jamey Aebersold Volume 2 Nothin But Blues
SUGGESTED PREREQUISITES: VOLUME 24, 1, 21

Beginning/intermediate level. The Blues have had the very essence of the jazz sound since the 1920’s. A player who masters the sound and feel of the Blues will play other jazz tunes in a manner that will inspire the listener. The rhythm section on this recording really grooves and makes this set fun to play with. Contains 11 different Blues and is a natural follow-up to Volume 1 or Volume 21. The tempos are not fast. The Blues are presented in various keys and with a variety of moods from slow to rock. Chords and scales are written in the staff for each recorded track.

Rhythm section is Dan Haerle, piano; Mike Hyman, drums; and Rufus Reid, bass.

Mr. Super Hip, Horizontal (C Blues), 6/8 Modal Blues, Slow Blues in G, Slow Blues in F, Fast Blues in F, Fast Blues in Bb, Minor Blues in C, Bird Blues, Home Stretch, Long-meter Jazz/Rock
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Jamey Aebersold Volume 54 Maiden Voyage
Beginning/intermediate level. 11 essential jazz standards and 3 important “workout” tracks for the student ready to make the transition from playing scales, chords and exercises to playing popular jazz standards. Excellent reference material that can be used as a resource for beginning improvisation . . . actual tunes instead of exercises! Features slower tempos and easier changes. Each selection includes it’s own specific tips and suggestions on how to approach soloing over it. Scales are written out for every chord change. A wide variety of related publications (see below) make this the perfect jazz improvisation method for High School and College music directors. LONG AWAITED!

Attention Educators! RELATED PUBLICATIONS: “Vol. 54 Transcribed Piano Voicings, Bass Lines and Drum Play-A-Long.” Using all these books in combination can help your jazz band's rhythm section really learn how to sound authentic. Also see Vol. 70 “Killer Joe” for *more* easy standards.

Rhythm section is Jamey Aebersold, piano; Tyrone Wheeler, bass; and Steve Davis, drums.

Summertime, Bb Shuffle Blues, Impressions, Maiden Voyage, Watermelon Man, Doxy, Autumn Leaves, Song For My Father, Cantaloupe Island, Satin Doll, Blues In F, Footprints, III/V17/II/V7 progression and more
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Jamey Aebersold Volume 3 THE II/V7/I PROGRESSION
Volume 3 THE II/V7/I PROGRESSION

SUGGESTED PREREQUISITES: VOLUME 2 and VOLUME 1.

Intermediate level. Probably the most important musical sequence in modern jazz! A must for all aspiring jazz players. Book contains all the needed scales and chords to each of the recorded tracks. These are written in the staff. Contains 120 written patterns that can be played with the various tracks on the recording, also includes three full pages of piano voicings that correspond to the tracks on the recording. Booklet contains a Scale Syllabus which allows you to find and use various substitute scales, just like professional musicians use. If you have been working on scales and chords, this book and recording set should be what you are looking for. A new concept in learning and applying basic jazz harmony. Allows you tracks to practice major, minor, dom. 7th, diminished, whole tone, half-diminished, Lydian and dim. whole tone scales and chords.
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Jamey Aebersold Volume 5 Time To Play Music
SUGGESTED PREREQUISITE: VOLUME 24, 1 and 3

This is your chance! Take the techniques and theory you’ve learned from Volumes 1, 21, 24, 2 and 3 and apply them to a real playing situation on comfortable tunes. A great volume to use when making the transition from learning scales and chords to actually playing melodies and chord progressions. Eight songs written in the style of the great standards. Book contains suggestions for soloing on each tune and a Scale Syllabus. RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Jazz Solos” by David Baker.

The rhythm section on this set makes you want to play! Dan Haerle, piano; Rufus Reid, bass; Jonathan Higgins, drums.

Groovitis, Beatitude, Modal Voyage, Bebopish, Killer Pete, Freddieish, Snap, Crackle & Pop, Essence
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Jamey Aebersold Volume 10 David Baker
Intermediate/advanced level. This set is a sleeper! These songs are written by one of the finest jazz educators in the world. A pioneer in jazz pedagogy and a prolific writer, David Baker has written eight tunes which contain much variety. A wide variety of styles and tempos. The rhythm section really gets into each tune, which in turn, brings more out of you when you play. Songs are all truly performance level material, yet designed to specifically address the needs of the advancing improvisor with different challenges in each; swing, rock, bossa, waltz, slow groove and ballad. RELATED PUBLICATIONS: “Jazz Solos” by David Baker.

Rhythm section is Dan Haerle, piano; Rufus Reid, bass; Jonathan Higgins or Charlie Craig, drums.

Aulil

Black Thursday

LeRoi

Bossa Belle

Kentucky Oysters

Soleil d’ Altamira

Passion

Le Miroir Noir

Book/CD
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Jamey Aebersold Volume 11 Herbie Hancock
HERBIE HANCOCK Beginning/intermediate level. This set contains much variety . . . rock, modal, and swing tunes. Eight songs written by Herbie Hancock that range from the funky “Watermelon Man” to the modal “Maiden Voyage.” Beginning improvisors will find many of the songs on this set a real treat with many containing only 3 or 4 chords at relaxed tempos. Intermediate players will enjoy the variety of styles to choose from and advanced players can get into the unusual changes and faster tempos on other tunes. This, like Volumes 5, 17, and 54, is another great “transitional” set to take you from learning your scales and chords to actually improvising on real jazz standards.

The rhythm section is Kenny Barron, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Billy Hart, on drums.

Cantaloupe Island

Watermelon Man

Maiden Voyage

Dolphin Dance

And What If I Don’t

Jessica

Toys

Eye of The Hurricane

Book/CD
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Jamey Aebersold Volume 12 Duke Ellington
Intermediate level. Nine all-time classics! This set includes some of the most famous jazz standards in the world . . . ballads to swing. Every jobbing musician should know these tunes. The ballads are rich and lush while the swing tunes are crisp and light. Each tune “feels” great! An inspiring way to practice. Makes a great gift for any musician who wants to learn standards, or who plays just for the fun of it! Everyone should learn these songs. Duke Ellington has probably single-handedly influenced more music and musicians than any other jazz musician. RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Vol. 48 “In A Mellow Tone.”

Rhythm section is the finest - Kenny Barron, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Ben Riley, drums.

Satin Doll

Perdido

Take The “A” Train

Solitude

Mood Indigo

Sophisticated Lady

Prelude To A Kiss

In A Sentimental Mood

I Let A Song Go Out of My Heart

Book/CD
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Jamey Aebersold Volume 25 All-Time Standards
Book & Double CD set with Eb, Bb, Concert & Vocal Parts for 17 standards.
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Jamey Aebersold Volume 32 Ballads
Intermediate/Advanced. He who commands the ballad will command the audience! Here are 8 soulful ballads enjoyed by both musicians and listeners for years. Ballads have always been a challenge to play, but when you hear the right changes played with great feeling by this outstanding rhythm section you'll agree that learning these songs is made much easier. Melodies, chords, and lyrics are included. Transposed parts for all instruments. An excellent learning package for either beginner or pro! Give this one as a gift!

Rhythm Section: Hal Galper (p); Steve Gilmore (b); Bill Goodwin (d)

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Jamey Aebersold Volume 41 Body & Soul
All Levels. A large selection of famous standards that will have every musician rushing home from work to play. This set of 17 familiar classics will inspire you to play your best, increase your song list, and equip yourself for any musical situation.

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Jamey Aebersold Volume 42 Blues in all keys.
Here’s a great way to expand your blues playing in every key. And, it’s real fun, too! These are slow tempos and are for all levels of ability. Try playing some of the tougher keys without looking at the music and see just how fast your ear takes over. You’ll find yourself gaining confidence very quickly and that confidence will greatly improve your soloing. Charlie Parker learned the Blues in all 12 keys before he learned anything else. Transposed for all instruments. Each key contains a different blues melody and two compatible chord/scale progressions. It’s enjoyable and it’s sure to make you a better blues player. Get started now with this great addition to the series.RELATED PUBLICATIONS: “Volume 42 Bass Lines” and “Lennie Niehaus Plays the Blues.”

The outstanding rhythm section is James Williams, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Mickey Roker, drums
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Jamey Aebersold Volume 44: Autumn Leaves
All Levels. Sit back and let this exciting New York rhythm section take you on an exhilarating ride through these timeless jazz ses- sion favorites. Sultry ballads, exciting bossas, and finger snappin' swing tunes at comfortable tempos makes this a welcome addition to anyone's musical library. Lyrics included.

Rhythm Section: Niels Lan Doky (p); Christian Doky (b); Billy Hart (d)

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Jamey Aebersold Volume 49 Sugar
All Levels. Nothing beats the thumpin' sound and feel of the Hammond B3 Organ. People from the great Jimmy Smith to the young and exciting Joey DeFrancesco have demonstrated its unique ability to swing hard! Now, for the first time, you can take advantage of the opportunity to play along with two of Jazz's finest. Once you try it, you'll be hooked! The song selection is perfect for the organ, as many have an inherent "bluesy" sound. You'll find playing lyrically much easier and you'll love the heavy blues flavoring. Don't miss this one!

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Jamey Aebersold Volume 51 Night and Day
All Levels. 13 of the most popular songs ever produced by composers such as George Gershwin and Cole Porter. Like jazz tunes, many of these originated from Broadway shows. Beautiful ballads, bluesy slow swings, soaring melodies, interesting bridges, and daring lyrics have all been discovered and reinvented by Jazz's most influential players including Monk, Tatum, Parker, and Brecker.

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Jamey Aebersold Volume 57 Minor Blues in All Keys
All Levels. Here we have a typical minor blues in all 12 keys. Few chord progressions offer the freedom and variety of expression found in the minor blues progression. Great players have all approached this chord progression in a variety of ways. Often, they attack each chord vertically in its pure form or play horizontally across the progression, usually with a blues or minor pentatonic scale. Some take all or part of the changes harmonically "out."

Rhythm Section: Rob Schneiderman (p); Rufus Reid (b); Akira Tana (d)

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Jamey Aebersold Volume 62 Wes Montgomery
Intermediate/Advanced. 11 groovin' jazz masterpieces from the legendary Wes Montgomery and accompanied by a swingin' rhythm section in the style of his popular band. Wes' natural and effortless style is evident in each one of these soulful standards. Great fun for all musicians and wonderful additions to your song list for any gig.

Rhythm Section: Hal Galper (p); John Goldsby (b); Barry Ries (d)

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Jamey Aebersold Volume 76 How To Learn Tunes
How To Learn Tunes by David Baker. A jazz musician's survival guide. Intermediate/Advanced. Until now, the task of memorizing tunes has required a great amount of time and has been left largely to chance by the musician. With no rules, guidelines, or systematic methods of study, the task has often left musicians with a great deal of confusion and frustration. This incredible work is a quick and easy method for learning and memorizing melodies and chord changes to any tune in any key! Cookin' CD rhythm section is fun to play with! Special listening/learning/play-a-long tracks take you through the most commonly used harmonic formulae and teach you how to recognize and remember forms both visually and aurally. The extensive book and large supplement give you all the practice tips and exercises you need and important information about tune composition that will have you not only memorizing, but UNDERSTANDING how changes work. Leave the fakebooks at home!
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Jamey Aebersold Volume 83 The Brecker Brothers
For years, musicians have been requesting a high quality funk/fusion play-a-long of well-known recorded hits. Well, be assured that this set delivers. The Grammy-winning Brecker Brothers band has successfully blended jazz, funk, rock, electronics and contemporary rhythms into exciting, energetic music, and this is your chance to play some of their greatest hits!! This is definitely one of the most incredible sets we've offered, and it's sure to be a huge seller. DO NOT MISS THIS ONE!

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Jamey Aebersold Volume 100 St Louis Blues
Intermediate. After much debate, it seemed only fitting that Volume 100 should celebrate the music of the great innovators who started it all. Recorded in an authentic style, there is a purity to these songs that is refreshing to the ear and makes them fun to play, and a "bounce" that is seldom heard in today's modern styles. You'll love it!

Special Stereo Separation on the CD has the Piano, Bass, and Drums on the right channel and Banjo, Bass, and Drums on the left. This allows anyone with a balance control on their stereo the option of eliminating either the piano or banjo from the recording simply by turning one track off - great for pianists and guitarists who want to "sit in" as well as for horn players who want to "mix-up" the rhythm section now and then.

Rhythm Section: Steve Allee (p); Scott Henderson (banjo); John Goldsby (b); Rob Rawsthorne (d)

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Jamey Aebersold Volume 103 David Sanborn
Intermediate/Advanced. A smooth blend of the songs written and recorded by the great alto innovator David Sanborn and his side-man Marcus Miller. State-of-the-art studio production techniques and authentic arrangements by keyboardist Georgy Whitte make this Play-A-Long a sweet change of pace.

Rhythm Section: Produced & Played by George Whitte.

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Jamey Aebersold Volume 121 Phil Woods- 14 Originals
14 songs by the bop legend. Book/CD.

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Jamey Aebersold Volume 122 Jimmy Heath
Jazz favorites by the legendary Saxophonist/composer recorded by his trio.

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Jamey Aebersold Volume 123: Now's the time
Another super-groove play-a-long featuring Joey with his trio accompanying you on Blues and some of the greatest standards ever written.

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