Know any good jazz songs to help me with my alto sax playing for jazz band?

I am trying out for jazz band this year again. My teacher and I decided I bleed Bach. So I had the idea to listen to instermental jazz to help get my jazz sound going. Anything would ...show more
Answer:

It all depends on the style of jazz you are doing. Swing: Charlie Parker, Johnny Hodges and Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Jimmy Dorsey, a bit of Glenn Miller's swing tunes (like "THE LADY'S IN LOVE WITH YOU" and "CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO"), Gene Krupa, Charlie Barnet, Glen Gray, Dan Block, the EarRegulars (look them up on jazzlives.wordpress.com), Andy Farber and His Orchestra, Michael Benedict, Dirk Fischer and George Stone, and even try some Eddie Condon and Bob Crosby Slow Dance: Definitely look up Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey Bebop: Don't chance it. On saxophone, it's as bad as squeaking

5B773ZNXCN6YXAPOPFPYTMHTHU at Yahoo! Answers Visit the source

Was this solution helpful to you?

Other answers

Take Five, it's in 5/4 time and was originally written for the sax. I transposed it so my cousin could play it of B flat trumpet. I accompany him on the guitar.

Hindusufi

YEAH Whatever you do dont please dont sing java jive? yeah heres why? oh mercy have peace on my bad?

HerbalPhil Wellness Warrior!

Albert Ayler, Anthony Braxton.

The Beat

Gordin Goodwin Big Band has a play-along book with the band playing with you. It is pretty awesome. The songs are fun, and jazzy. Hal Leonard makes the book, try it. Also any Jamey Aebersold books will help get the jazz to come out of you.

John

I really love Miles Davis. I would recommend Miles Davis - So what. It 's a very good jazz song in my opinion! Here's a youtube link to the song:

Related Q & A:

What are some really good jazz songs?Best solution by Yahoo! Answers
What are some easy songs to play on the alto sax?Best solution by Yahoo! Answers
What is a good alto sax mouthpiece for both jazz and classical?Best solution by wiki.answers.com
Whats A Good Alto Sax?Best solution by Yahoo! Answers
Are Metal Mouthpieces good for Alto Sax?Best solution by wwbw.com

Just Added Q & A:

How many active mobile subscribers are there in China?Best solution by Quora
How to find the right vacation?Best solution by bookit.com
How To Make Your Own Primer?Best solution by thekrazycouponlady.com
How do you get the domain & range?Best solution by ChaCha
How do you open pop up blockers?Best solution by Yahoo! Answers

For every problem there is a solution! Proved by Solucija.

Got an issue and looking for advice?
Ask Solucija to search every corner of the Web for help.
Get workable solutions and helpful tips in a moment.

Just ask Solucija about an issue you face and immediately get a list of ready solutions, answers and tips from other Internet users. We always provide the most suitable and complete answer to your question at the top, along with a few good alternatives below.