Many of us have bought transcriptions books featuring solos by various players such as charlie parker, cannonball adderley, bob mintzer, hank mobley, john. If youd like to support me you can do so at this link. This page lists 1779 solo transcriptions that are available somewhere on the internet. It was a oneoff project initia book bob mintzer for shows and concerts at heavy rotation booking agency. Nov 20, 2019 the music of bob mintzer is a musthave for any saxophonist interested in composition and improvisation. John didnt include the chords in this transcription but for the most part this arrangement follows the general chord change in the real book although the tune is usually 32 measures long and mintzer s arrangement is 36 measures long. This book features excerpts of bobs transcribed solo recordings, instrumental examplesdemonstrations, a discography and biography, and discussions of topics such as bluesrhythm. Oct 31, 2014 heres another solo transcription i just finished this week. Transcribed by charles mcneal bob mintzer s solo from montreal, 1982 wjaco pastorius the chicken 200 bpm halftime funk feel tenor sax.
The music of bob mintzer solo transcriptions and performing. Donny mccaslin blues solo in 4ths transcriptions november 12, 2014. Bob mintzer blue bossa transcription sax on the web forum. The music of bob mintzer is a musthave for any saxophonist interested in composition and improvisation. This book features excerpts of bobs transcribed solo recordings, instrumental examplesdemonstrations, a discography and biography, and discussions of topics. This is another solo from one of my favorite tenor sax players, bob mintzer and is from a youtube clip of bob soloing on a blues in all 12 keys. Bob mintzer tenor saxophone solo transcriptionmy romance. Bob mintzer solo transcription you and the night and.
Follow bob mintzer and explore their bibliography from s bob mintzer author page. Michael brecker or bob berg, check out my book devastating minor. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This book features excerpts of bobs transcribed solo. Shop and buy the music of bob mintzer solo transcriptions and performing artist master class sheet music. This book features excerpts of bob s transcribed solo recordings, instrumental examplesdemonstrations, a discography and biography, and discussions of topics such as bluesrhythm changes, playing in time, latin considerations, harmonic tension, use of space and pacing your solos, soloing. In the summer of 1988 i made a pilgrimage to new york city, to get a taste of the music scene, and to see if i felt comfortable in gotham. Here they are ive read through all of my old transcriptions and made my own corrections. Eb bob mintzer transcription time after time youtube. He attended the interlochen arts academy, michigan from 1969 to 1970, then was at the hartt school of music, hartford, connecticut for two years, before attending the manhattan school of music from 1972 to 1974. Mintzer was born and raised in a jewish family in new rochelle, new york, on january 27, 1953.
Jazz solo transcriptions and master class cd for tenor sax. I love this solo and have been humming it for days now. Dec 11, 2017 im kicking off a new series here for creative bass lines. Bob mintzer has 37 books on goodreads with 73 ratings. The list also includes solos for flute,clarinet and ewi. Jul 15, 2015 each and every band member from bob mintzer to the funky rhythm section of russell ferrante, will lee and will kennedy add to the high level and precision of this ensemble. This book features excerpts of bobs transcribed solo recordings, instrumental examplesdemonstrations, a discography and biography, and discussions of topics such as bluesrhythm changes, playing in time, latin considerations, harmonic tension, use of space and pacing your solos, soloing. Aug 05, 2019 the music of bob mintzer is a musthave for any saxophonist interested in composition and improvisation.
Performance notestips for each etude to assist in interpretation and improvisation. Bob mintzer solo transcription you and the night and the music july 17. Bob mintzerthe essence of melody, and a master of the. Biography bob mintzer is an internationally celebrated jazz musician and longtime faculty member in the jazz studies program at usc thornton. Mintzer adds an extended pedal section that extends the tune for 4 extra measures. Bob mintzerthe essence of melody, and a master of the saxophone. Bob tours four months out ofthe year with the jackets. Bob mintzer biography, albums, streaming links allmusic.
Designed for the mediumeasy difficulty level, this book includes 12 jazz, blues and funk etudes in a variety of jazz styles, tempos, and time signatures, performance notestips for each etude to assist in interpretation and improvisation, playalong cd with a stellar rhythm section, transcription exercise, composition exercise, and a practice. John didnt include the chords in this transcription but for the most part this arrangement follows the general chord change in the real book although the tune is usually 32 measures long and mintzers arrangement is 36 measures long. I did a transcription of a bob mintzer solo the other day that i just posted on my blog. August 2006 dont be lonely transcribed by sean freeman. My romance is a popular jazz standard and can be found in most real books. The more accomplished musician will appreciate the high. I have been through many books on blues playing and not one of them explains as clear as your lessons. Bob mintzer saxophonist, composerarranger, educator. Bob mintzer solo on you and the night and the music. Apr 22, 2020 the music of bob mintzer is a musthave for any saxophonist interested in composition and improvisation. Bob mintzers most popular book is playing jazz piano.
This book features excerpts of bob s transcribed solo recordings, instrumental examplesdemonstrations, a discography and biography, and discussions of topics such as bluesrhythm. Bob mintzer blues solo transcription in 12 keys october 31. The saxophonist, conductor, and composerarranger is a longstanding member of the grammy awardwinning yellowjackets, the fusion supergroup that released its first album in 1981. In this case, bob mintzer reharmonized the regular chord changes slightly. His new book is designed for the instrumentalist who is not an accomplished piano player but wants to acquire basic jazz piano skills and jazz vocabulary. Michael brecker live recordings solotranscriptions. The music of bob mintzer solo transcriptions and performing artist. Unless otherwise noted,all transcriptions are in the original key. Bob mintzer quartet plays the beautiful jazz standard tune, time after time. Home transcriptions bob mintzer solo transcription. Bob has published four jazz elude books beluin jaz, a solo transcription book bolwin jaz2, 2 saxophone method book, four saxophone quartets, 200 big band arrangements belwin jazz, kendor musi, and has. There are so many catchy phrases and ideas in it that i love. Bob mintzer booking, book bob mintzer for live shows, events. Bob mintzer is a renowned jazz composer, arranger, saxophonist, pianist, bandleader, educator and member of the group, the yellowjackets.
This book and cd features excerpts of bob mintzers transcribed solo recordings, instrumental. For the younger player, particular care is given to range, rhythmic figures and overall playability. Carles margarit blue bossabob mintzers transcription. The music of bob mintzer solo transcriptions and performing artist master. Were really fortunate to have this music for our lessons. Bob very kindly agreed to let me share this with you, so. Designed for the mediumeasy difficulty level, this book includes. Tenor sax instrumental series papcom by mintzer, bob isbn. Mar 24, 2020 the music of bob mintzer is a musthave for any saxophonist interested in composition and improvisation. In this episode, well take a look at a really great solo over a jazz 12 bar blues performed and transcribed by sax great bob mintzer. The music of bob mintzer solo transcriptions and performing artist master class.