It don't mean a thing (alto sax/CD)

sheet music

Instrumentation by Hampton, Andy
Setting: Saxophone (alto)
Length: 32 pages
Published: 2006
Publisher: Faber Music
Item number: 057152740X
ISMN: 9780571527403
Part of the Authentic Jazz Playalong Series, It Don't Mean A Thing (Alto Saxophone) brings together Gershwin, Porter, Ellington and other legends of 20th Century Jazz and features ten absolute classics of jazz repertoire, idiomatically arranged for the Intermediate player (Grade 4-6) by Andy Hampton.
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.

Contents

1.
Blues In The Night (Mercer/Arlen)
2.
Embraceable You (George and Ira Gershwin)
3.
It Don't Mean A Thing (If You Ain't Got That Swing) (Mills/Ellington)
4.
My Funny Valentine (Rodgers/ Hart)
5.
Love Is Here To Stay (George and Ira Gershwin)
6.
Summertime (George and Ira Gershwin)
7.
Someone To Watch Over Me (George and Ira Gershwin)
8.
I've Got You Under My Skin (Porter)
9.
How High The Moon (Hamilton/Lewis)
10.
I Get A Kick Out of You (Porter)

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