Christmas Jazz Vol. 1 - Keri Degg & Chris Lawry (Bb Sax & CD)
Book (with CD included)
Book (with CD included)
Book (with CD included)
A delightful Jazz-inspired Christmas collection for Bb Saxophone (Tenor or Soprano) with demo/backing tracks, and a piano accompaniment, by Chris Lawry and Keri Degg. Christmas Jazz for Bb Saxophone Volume 1 consists of five festive arrangements including smoochy ballads (Silent Night, and The First Nowell (Noel) but also tunes with serious groove factor (God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen is one), plus I saw Three Ships (complete with sleigh bells), and Hark The Herald (in 5/4 time).
A set of demonstration (sax with backing), and backing tracks are included with the book via the CD. A piano accompaniment part is also included to give more flexibility/options. As well as featuring the original tune, each piece has an original sax solo which adds a touch of uniqueness to these timeless festive favourites.
The pieces are not too advanced, and players of intermediate ability (grade 5-6) should be able to play all without any difficulty. Some, (The First Nowell, and Silent Night for instance) are even more accessible; around grade 3-4. Christmas Jazz Collection is also available in Eb (Alto/Baritone) Sax and Piano, Bb Clarinet, and Flute editions, as well as printed editions with audio download options (instead of CD).
The pieces are also available individually as PDF/MP3 Email delivery from the Masquerade Music website.