Bob mintzer transcription book

I have been through many books on blues playing and not one of them explains as clear as your lessons. For the younger player, particular care is given to range, rhythmic figures and overall playability. Bob mintzer blue bossa transcription sax on the web forum. Bob mintzers most popular book is playing jazz piano. 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. Bob mintzer has 37 books on goodreads with 73 ratings. Mar 24, 2020 the music of bob mintzer is a musthave for any saxophonist interested in composition and improvisation. 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. Bob mintzer biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Bob mintzer blues solo transcription in 12 keys october 31. My romance is a popular jazz standard and can be found in most real books. Follow bob mintzer and explore their bibliography from s bob mintzer author page. It was a oneoff project initia book bob mintzer for shows and concerts at heavy rotation booking agency. Bob mintzerthe essence of melody, and a master of the.

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 very kindly agreed to let me share this with you, so. 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. Apr 22, 2020 the music of bob mintzer is a musthave for any saxophonist interested in composition and improvisation. This book and cd features excerpts of bob mintzers transcribed solo recordings, instrumental. Biography bob mintzer is an internationally celebrated jazz musician and longtime faculty member in the jazz studies program at usc thornton. Bob mintzer blues solo transcription in 12 keys neffmusic. This page lists 1779 solo transcriptions that are available somewhere on the internet.

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. Bob mintzer solo on you and the night and the music. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Nov 20, 2019 the music of bob mintzer is a musthave for any saxophonist interested in composition and improvisation. 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. August 2006 dont be lonely transcribed by sean freeman. It would be helpful to have tempo markings at the beginning of each transcription as a reference for sight reading. 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. Bob mintzer saxophonist, composerarranger, educator. Many of us have bought transcriptions books featuring solos by various players such as charlie parker, cannonball adderley, bob mintzer, hank mobley, john. 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. Jazz solo transcriptions and master class cd for tenor sax. 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. The saxophonist, conductor, and composerarranger is a longstanding member of the grammy awardwinning yellowjackets, the fusion supergroup that released its first album in 1981. Dec 11, 2017 im kicking off a new series here for creative bass lines. This book features excerpts of bobs transcribed solo recordings, instrumental examplesdemonstrations, a discography and biography, and discussions of topics. Mintzer was born and raised in a jewish family in new rochelle, new york, on january 27, 1953. Nov 17, 2015 while the dick oatts solo collection is a comprehensive study aid into the life and playing of this wonderful player, there are only a couple points in need of clarification. Oct 31, 2014 heres another solo transcription i just finished this week. Bob tours four months out ofthe year with the jackets. Unless otherwise noted,all transcriptions are in the original key. 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. Bob mintzer booking, book bob mintzer for live shows, events.

This book features excerpts of bobs transcribed solo recordings, instrumental examplesdemonstrations, a discography and biography, and discussions of topics such as bluesrhythm. Carles margarit blue bossabob mintzers transcription. Bob mintzerthe essence of melody, and a master of the saxophone. Home transcriptions bob mintzer solo transcription. This book features excerpts of bob s transcribed solo recordings, instrumental examplesdemonstrations, a discography and biography, and discussions of topics such as bluesrhythm. In this case, bob mintzer reharmonized the regular chord changes slightly.

Bob mintzer tenor saxophone solo transcriptionmy romance. Bob mintzer quartet plays the beautiful jazz standard tune, time after time. Hornman and the source in 1983 bob put a big band together to play at the club owned by mike and randy brecker called seventh avenue south. Shop and buy the music of bob mintzer solo transcriptions and performing artist master class sheet music. Performance notestips for each etude to assist in interpretation and improvisation. Osland, miles and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Bob mintzer solo transcription you and the night and. Transcribed by charles mcneal bob mintzer s solo from montreal, 1982 wjaco pastorius the chicken 200 bpm halftime funk feel tenor sax. Tenor sax instrumental series papcom by mintzer, bob isbn. I love this solo and have been humming it for days now. There are so many catchy phrases and ideas in it that i love. The music of bob mintzer solo transcriptions and performing. This book features excerpts of bobs transcribed solo.

Michael brecker or bob berg, check out my book devastating minor. 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. The more accomplished musician will appreciate the high. Mintzer adds an extended pedal section that extends the tune for 4 extra measures.

If youd like to support me you can do so at this link. 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. Were really fortunate to have this music for our lessons. The music of bob mintzer solo transcriptions and performing artist. The list also includes solos for flute,clarinet and ewi. Donny mccaslin blues solo in 4ths transcriptions november 12, 2014. Bob mintzer is a renowned jazz composer, arranger, saxophonist, pianist, bandleader, educator and member of the group, the yellowjackets. The music of bob mintzer solo transcriptions and performing artist master class. Aug 05, 2019 the music of bob mintzer is a musthave for any saxophonist interested in composition and improvisation. Bb bob mintzer transcription time after time youtube. Bob mintzer solo transcription you and the night and the music july 17. This book features excerpts of bob s transcribed solo. Michael brecker live recordings solotranscriptions. Eb bob mintzer transcription time after time youtube.