Authentic Jazz Play-Along: It Don't Mean a Thing
Authentic Jazz Play-Along -- It Don't Mean a Thing (10 jazz standards for alto saxophone). Edited by Andy Hampton. For alto saxophone. Book; CD; Instrumental Series; Play-Along. Authentic Jazz Playalong. Jazz standards, play along. Book and CD. Published by Faber Music (AP.12-057152740X).
ISBN 057152740X. jazz standards, play along.
Part of the new 'Authentic Jazz Playalong' series, This volume brings together Gershwin, Porter, Ellington and other legends of 20th Century Jazz. "It Don't Mean a Thing" features ten absolute classics of jazz repertoire, idiomatically arranged for the intermediate (grades 4-6) player. Melody, lyrics and chord symbols are provided, offering opportunity for improvisation, with suggested solo phrases notated to aid the beginner. There is also a brief guide/biographical note to each song in the collection In addition, the playalong CD comprises a live trio of piano, bass and drums for truly authentic performance.