Digital download of solo alto sax part, backing track and optional click track. The third movement from the album 'The Last Tree.' “The earth is a fine place and worth fighting for” – Ernest Hemmingway. There is also a sax choir version which is available in the 'Sax Choir' section.
Be Still is a beautiful reflective piece for soprano saxophone and tape. The piece aims to provide a moment of peace and solace in the hectic and dying world we live in. File Download of sax part and mp3 backing. Difficulty: Advanced - Suitable for Grade 8, Diploma, Music College or University students. There is also a sax & piano version which is available in the Sax and Piano section. The youtube example below is the sax and tape version.
A beautiful reflective piece for solo saxophone and tape. Digital download of alto part and backing track. This piece was originally written for six alto saxophones and recorded on the album Quietude. This arrangement gives the soloist the tune, accompanied by five recorded alto saxophones. A click track is provided to aid synchronisation if required, but the piece can easily be performed without this.
PDF Download of Parts and MP3 Backing. Instrumentation: Saxophone and tape (Available for soprano, soprano & alto (1 player) and soprano & tenor (1 player). Difficulty: Advanced - Ideal for Diploma, Music College or University students. Ghost Train is a jazz fusion tour de force, originally for tenor saxophone, swapping to soprano saxophone for the second half of the piece. The piece is greatly influenced by the Brecker Brothers and their characteristic style can be heard throughout. A harmoniser can optionally be used for the soprano saxophone. Ghost Train is recorded on Electric Dawn (Sospiro Records). For any tech related questions please email alastair@alastairpenman.co.uk
PDF Download of Part & Backing Track. Instrumentation: Soprano Saxophone & Tape. Difficulty: Grade 6 +. Shiver is a short, lively work inspired by folk music and improvisation in a non-jazz context. There is an optional written out solo for this piece. Featured on the albums 'Unlocked' by Jenni & Emma McPhilemy and 'Honey Storm' by Jenni Watson.
