Last Saturday (6 October), I had a pleasure to sit in as a substitute for alto saxophone with The Duke Ellington Orchestra at their concert in Zagreb. It was really great experience and enjoyment for me.
- © Photo by Dinko Bažulić
Careers in Jazz By Bill Anschell
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Rhythm Changes Lines (All Keys)
Here are Rhythm Changes licks – patterns in all keys used in jazz improvisations. Practice those lines slowly with clear and exact articulation and gradually add some speed. Also check out these lines (Charlie Parker, Minor 7th and II-V-I Patterns). Continue reading
Medley Christmas by Donna Lee Saxophone Quartet
Medley Christmas by Donna Lee Saxophone Quartet (DLSQ), this is a medley of four Christmas Carols arranged for saxophone quartet: Joy to the World, O Tannenbaum, Jingle Bells, We Wish You a Merry Christmas.
Medley Christmas is available at online music stores, check out the most popular at Zivaldo Music. Continue reading
Christmas Medley by Donna Lee Saxophone Quartet
Christmas Medley by Donna Lee Saxophone Quartet (DLSQ), this is a medley of four Christmas Carols arranged for saxophone quartet: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen, O Come, All Ye Faithful.
Christmas Medley is available at online music stores, check out the most popular at Zivaldo Music. Continue reading
Pat Metheny on Kenny G
Pat Metheny on Kenny G – Source JazzOasis.com
Pat, could you tell us your opinion about Kenny G – it appears you were quoted as being less than enthusiastic about him and his music. I would say that most of the serious music listeners in the world would not find your opinion surprising or unlikely – but you were vocal about it for the first time. You are generally supportive of other musicians it seems. Continue reading
Joshua Redman Saxophone Solo @ Blues on Sunday
Joshua Redman tenor saxophone solo transcription on Blues on Sunday (Joshua Redman) from Joshua Redman (Warner Bros. 1993) album. This is not a complete solo, only three and a half choruses of eflat blues. Continue reading
When the Saints Go Marching In – DLSQ
When the Saints Go Marching In – Donna Lee Saxophone Quartet (DLSQ)
Zdenko Ivanušić – alto
Andrej Henigman – alto
Vanja Ileković – tenor
Aleš Suša – baritone Continue reading
Groove Sound & Music School
This music school is out of business!
Svatko tko je zainteresiran za sviranje saksofona ili nije zadovoljan sa svojim sviranjem, tonom, (dob ili stupanj izobrazbe ne igra ulogu) i želi to unaprijediti, bez obzira radi li se o jazzu ili klasici, može se upisati u Groove Sound & Music School (Zagreb) gdje ja podučavam saksofon. Continue reading
Donna Lee Saxophone Quartet – Recording Session
The pictures from Donna Lee Saxophone Quartet recording session of Christmas songs and well known and popular songs, jazz and latin standards on November 15, 2011. Continue reading