Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band Play-Alongs are the perfect opportunity to sit in with outstanding players from the Big Phat Band in order to measure and improve your ability. Learn volumes of information about style, phrasing, tone, dynamics, technique, articulation, playing in time, Latin grooves, and a variety of swing styles as you play along and listen to the players in the Phat Band. Performance tips and suggestions from the Big Phat Band's lead players and Gordon himself are included in each book. The Alto and Tenor Sax books include tips from Eric Marienthal, who can be heard on recordings with artists such as Chick Corea Electric Band and the Rippingtons. Since improvisation is important for saxes, chord changes for solo sections are included on the play-along CD, and selected transcriptions of the solos recorded by various band members are also included. Titles: Swingin' for the Fences * La Almeja Pequena * Hunting Wabbits * Whodunnit * Count Bubbas Revenge * Get in Line * Horn of Puente * The Jazz Police * High Maintenance * Cut 'n Run. This title is available in SmartMusic.

Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Play Along: Alto Saxophone (Book & CD)

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Marienthal, Eric

Goodwin, Gordon

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Alfred Music

Eric Marienthal is one of the most in-demand and influential saxophone players in music today. His distinctive voice and incredible technique have made him the choice saxophonist to countless headlining artists. In addition to being a mainstay L.A. studio musician, Eric has performed or recorded some of the greatest names in jazz today, including the Chick Corea Elektric Band, John Patitucci, David Benoit, Dave Grusin, Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, Lee Rittenour, Dave Weckl, and the Rippingtons. Play Sax From Day One is a complete introduction to the saxophone for the beginner. In his clear and easy-to-follow style, Eric will teach you everything you need to know to get started on the sax. Lessons include putting the instrument together, fingerings, tone production, tonguing, scales, daily practice routines, and even a section that lets you play along with Eric. This beautifully shot DVD contains a complete lesson that will have any beginner playing music in no time. Includes an introduction to each of the saxes, a printable companion booklet, plus Spanish subtitles.

Eric Marienthal -- Play Sax from Day One: A Step-By-Step Approach (English/Spanish Language Edition), DVD

Eric Marienthal is a world-class saxophone artist, composer, arranger, and educator. As the leader of his own group on ten successful CDs, as a member of the contemporary jazz group Chick Corea and the Elektric Band, and on countless other recordings, Eric is all over the map. He has also published numerous improvisation books and videos. Eric 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 along with 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, and using motifs to build a solo. Features include: 16 condensed score leadsheets in concert key, 16 transcribed solos, transcription opportunity to transcribe Eric Marienthal's blues solo, Performing Artist Master Class CD, and discography/biography.

The Music of Eric Marienthal (Solo Transcriptions and Performing Artist Master Class): Saxophone, Book & Online Audio

A complete book of jazz technique studies and exercises for all instrumentalists. This text deals with many technique issues jazz musicians encounter in the real world, including chord scale exercises, motif exercises, finger busters, extended motif exercises, and ideas for improvisation.

Comprehensive Jazz Studies & Exercises for All Instruments

This excellent series includes 12 play-along charts, with Eric's solos transcribed and transposed in every book. The CD contains short and long versions of Eric's solos, for studying and "stretching out." The tunes employ many different chord changes and musical styles, including straight-ahead jazz, funk, swing, R&B, Latin, blues and more.

Ultimate Jazz Play-Along (Jam with Eric Marienthal): B-flat, Book & Online Audio (Ultimate Play-Along)

Ultimate Jazz Play-Along (Jam with Eric Marienthal): E-flat, Book & Online Audio (Ultimate Play-Along)

Ultimate Jazz Play-Along (Jam with Eric Marienthal): Bass Clef, Book & CD (Ultimate Play-Along)