Month: July 2023

Fresh Out of Ideas

Tenor saxophonist Brooklyn brought a favorite tune to his lesson.   As always, we typed the changes into Band in a Box, chose a tempo and a groove, and started blowing on the tune.  But Brooklyn said he was having trouble coming up with fresh ideas to play over the changes.  

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Slippery Slope

For fans of Brazilian bossa nova jazz, here is a bright bossa composed and performed by tenor saxophonist Craig Buhler.    In addition, if you have ever taken a terrible tumble, these ski slope stumble scenes will give you a chuckle and remind you that you’re not alone.

Below is a chart for B flat instruments you can view or download, in case you’d like to perform this song.  (For charts in other keys or clefs, send me a comment listing your instrument, key, range, and preferred clef.) Continue reading “Slippery Slope”