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P.Mauriat Vintage Series PMXT-66RG Tenor Sax - 18k gold plated- Special Offer!

£1,799.00

One of Andy Sheppherd's P.Mauriat Saxophones for sale! Only used by the pro for about 6 months- therefore it's still in fantastic condition! The sax plays beautifully & sounds great. It has no dents and only has minor light scratches, which are only visible on close inspection.
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Vibes Electronic Whisper Mute for Alto Sax

£299.00

New lower cost competitor to the E-Sax, the Vibes sax mute shares many of the same very attractive qualities.

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YOU CAN PLAY TOO! A beginner's guide to playing. For Alto & Tenor!

£16.99

You Can Play Too! Is a self-tuition DVD aimed at beginners. No matter what your age or musical experience this DVD will take you through all the basics, step by step, with a combination of one-to-one tuition, graphics, and fun play-along tracks.
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Hawk Bass Saxophone

£3,500.00

Big sounds for your pounds! Yes, a Bb bass sax for £3,500. Supplied in a shaped hard case with wheels, mouthpiece and two necks to take bass or baritone mouthpiece. Review to follow soon or phone for first impressions
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e-Sax Electronic Whisper Mute for Alto Sax

£399.01

Play without any reserve with e-Sax whenever you like!
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Yanagisawa B901S Baritone Sax silver plated

£3,125.01

BACK IN STOCK! Wow - what a stunning sax!

Low A to high F#. Silver plated brass with hand engraved bell.

Supplied with good quality hard case, strap and ebonite mouthpiece.

Free UK mainland delivery.

List price £4,300 inc.vat.
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GL Cases- Q22 Alto case

£275.00

New in! These beautifully handmade GL Cases

GL Cases Q22 alto sax fabric case

-Completely handmade

-Chrome plated metal parts

-Black interior
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Yanagisawa ex-exibition T992PG Pink Gold Tenor Sax!

£3,999.00

A rare opportunity to get your hands on this exceedingly astonishing saxophone.... at such a low price!! Bronze body fully plated in pink gold - a mix of 80% gold and 20% silver creating a stunning finish.. Ebonite mouthpiece, hard case & strap included.

One of only a handful produced.
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GL Cases- Q1 Alto Case

£398.99

New in! These beautifully handmade GL Cases

GL Cases Q1 alto sax leather case

-Completely handmade

-Italian leather

-Gold plated metal parts

-Black interior
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GL Cases- Q2 Alto Case

£398.99

New in! These beautifully handmade GL Cases

GL Cases Q2 alto sax leather case

- Completely handmade,

- Italian leather

- Chrome plated metal parts

- Black interior
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Books: Artists Transcriptions

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Bob Mintzer: 14 Jazz And Funk Etudes For Bb Instruments
14 Jazz And Funk Etudes, written for B flat instruments by jazz musician Bob Mintzer, includes practice and performace materials in various styles used in jazz and funk jazz performace. Practice aids and theoretical explanations are given with each etude, and a CD recording of combo accompaniment for practice sessions is included.

Our Price (excluding vat): £18.95

Joe Lovano: Artist Transcriptions
One of the most familiar names on the jazz scene today is tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano. This collection features 14 note-for-note transcriptions, including 'Body And Soul', 'The Dawn Of Time', 'Miss Etna', 'Prelude To A Kiss' and more.

Our Price (excluding vat): £15.95

The Best Of Joe Henderson: Artist Transcriptions
This collection includes 16 transcriptions of some of the best solos from one of the world's greatest tenor players. Includes 'Inner Urge', 'The Kicker', 'Punjab', 'Recorda-Me' and 12 more. Also includes discography and biography.

Our Price (excluding vat): £14.95

The Music Of Eric Marienthal: Solo Transcriptions And Performing Artist Master Class CD
In this book, Eric Marienthal has chosen 16 compositions in various styles of jazz, funk, and blues to demonstrate and share his improvising and composing skills. This book offers a great way to learn improvisation patterns and scales and melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic jazz vocabulary. The Performing Artist Master Class CD includes an in-depth discussion by Eric of the following topics:

Jazz Phrasing and articulation

Ear training

Creating a melodic solo

Developing an idea

Latin feel

Funky style ideas

Playing over fast chord changes

Using motifs to build a solo

Features:

16 condensed score leadsheets in concert key

16 transcribed solos

Transcriptions opportunity for you to transcribe Eric Marienthal's blues solo

Performing Artist Master Class CD

Discography and Biography

Our Price (excluding vat): £17.99

The Paul Desmond Collection Artist Transcriptions
Seventeen classic transcriptions from one of the most important saxophonists to emerge in the 1950s. Primarily known for his work with the Dave Brubeck Quartet, Desmond wrote the famous 'Take Five' which is included in this collection. Also includes 'Bossa Antiqua', 'Late Lament' and 'Take Ten'. Biography and selected discography.

Our Price (excluding vat): £14.95

The Michael Brecker Collection
14 high quality transcriptions for saxophone, with chord symbols. Includes biography, discography and notation guide.

Our Price (excluding vat): £12.95

Michael Brecker: Artists Transcriptions
Nineteen note-for-note transcriptions from the Grammy Award winner. Features biography, notational guide and alternate fingerings. Includes 'Straphangin'', 'Safari' and 'Original Rays'.

Tenor Saxophone arrangement, with chord symbols

Our Price (excluding vat): £13.95

Best of the Brecker Brothers: Artists Transcriptions
This collection of 11 sketch scores features tracks from Return of the Brecker Brothers and the double Grammy winner Out of the Loop. Tunes include: Above and Below ° African Skies ° And Then She Wept ° Big Idea ° Good Gracious ° Harpoon ° King of the Lobby ° Slang ° Song for Barry ° Sozinho (Alone) ° Spherical. Also includes an introduction and a discography.

Our Price (excluding vat): £12.95

The Brecker Bros... And All Their Jazz Artist Transcriptions
Fifteen jazz transcriptions for trumpet, tenor sax and small ensemble.

Our Price (excluding vat): £12.95

In Session With Charlie Parker Alto or Tenor
Play along with six classic Charlie Parker tracks, transcribed and arranged for saxophonists who want to get to grips with Parker's bluesy and passionate style. Including a CD to play along with, a short biography of Parker's life and a discography which recommends suggested listening to discover more about the artist and his techniques.

BILLIES BOUNCE, ORNITHOLOGY, YARDBIRD SUITE, NOWS THE TIME, DONNA LEE, ANTHROPOLOGY
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Eb for alto or Bb for tenor?

Charlie Parker Omnibook
Sixty solos transcribed from his recordings. Plus scale syllabus and biography. Includes 'Back Home Blues', 'Red Cross', 'Ko-Ko', 'Visa' and 'Chi Chi'.

Our Price (excluding vat): £14.95

Eb for alto or Bb for tenor?

John Coltrane Solos: Artists Transcriptions
This collection of 26 transcriptions features some of John Coltrane's most important solos. Includes biography, notational guide to alternate fingerings, discography with historical notes regarding the recordings. Includes 'Round Midnight', 'All Blues', 'Blue Train', 'Cousin Mary', 'Giant Steps', 'Impressions', 'Moment's Notice', 'My Favorite Things' and more. Suitable for tenor and alto sax.

Contents / Song list: SYEEDA'S SONG FLUTE, ALL BLUES, BESSIE'S BLUES, BLUE TRAIN (BLUE TRANE), CENTRAL PARK WEST, COUNTDOWN, COUSIN MARY, CRESCENT, EQUINOX, GIANT STEPS, GRAND CENTRAL, IMPRESSIONS, LAZY BIRD, LIKE SONNY (SIMPLE LIKE), LOCOMOTION, LONNIE'S LAMENT, MOMENT'S NOTICE, MR. P.C., MY FAVORITE THINGS, NAIMA (NIEMA), OLEO, PURSUANCE (PART III), 'ROUND MIDNIGHT, SO WHAT, SOME OTHER BLUES, SPIRAL

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John Coltrane: Giant Steps
Complete transcriptions of every recorded solo by jazz master John Coltrane on his legendary composition 'Giant Steps' - all 96 choruses!

Our Price (excluding vat): £9.95

Stan Getz: Artist Transcriptions For Tenor Saxophone
Dedicated to the memory of Stan Getz, artist transcriptions of melodies and solos by Greg Fishman. Includes biography and style analysis. Titles include 'All The Things You Are', 'Body And Soul', 'Early Autumn' and 'The Girl From Ipanema'.

Our Price (excluding vat): £13.95

Stan Getz Sax Solos
Nine superb solos for tenor saxophone, authentically transcribed by Steve Tayton. Includes 'Blood Count', 'Desafinado' and 'The Girl From Ipanema'.

Our Price (excluding vat): £13.95

Stan Getz: Bossa Novas For Tenor Saxophone
This third transcription book focuses exclusively on Stan Getz's groundbreaking bossa nova recordings of the early to middle 1960s. Getz set a standard of excellence for the bossa nova that has yet to be equalled. Transcribed by Greg Fishman for Bflat Tenor Saxophone.

Contents / Song list: BALANCO NO SAMBA (STREET DANCE), CHEGA DE SAUDADE (NO MORE BLUES), DESAFINADO (1ST AND 2ND VERSION), EBONY SAMBA (1ST AND 2ND VERSION), ENTRE AMIGO (SYMPATHY BETWEEN FRIENDS), THE GIRL FROM IPANEMA (GAROTA DE IPANEMA) ,HOW INSENSITIVE (INSENSATEZ), MANIA DE MARIA, MELANCOLICO, MENINA FLOR, ONE NOTE SAMBA (1ST AND 2ND VERSION), ONLY TRUST YOUR HEART, QUIET NIGHTS OF QUIET STARS (1ST AND 2ND VERSION), SAMBA DE DUAS NOTAS (TWO NOTE SAMBA), SAMBA DEES DAYS, SAMBALERO, SO DANCO SAMBA (1ST AND 2ND VERSION), VIVO SONHANDO (DREAMER)

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Sonny Rollins (Jazz Masters): For B Flat Tenor Saxophone
9 important solos for B Flat Tenor Sax, as played by the innovative contemporary jazz musician Sonny Rollins. Includes chord changes, and analysis of Rollins's style, with a complete discography. Selected and edited by Charley Gerard.

Contents / Song list: YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT LOVE IS, ALFIE'S THEME, ON IMPULSE, BLESSING IN DISGUISE, EAST BROADWAY RUN DOWN, THE EVERYWHERE CALYPSO, PLAYIN' IN THE YARD, KEEP HOLD OF YOURSELF, GOD BLESS THE CHILD

Our Price (excluding vat): £11.95

The Sonny Rollins Collection
10 classic selections including Duke Of Iron and Echo-Side Blue. Transcribed from the recordings plus new solos written especially for this folio.

Our Price (excluding vat): £14.95

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