Partituras para saxofón de Bill Dobbins

Combines musical elements from both contemporary classical vocabulary and jazz traditions. It was written partially with the intention of stimulating the growing interest in crossing the boundaries be...

Pastoral Landscape has definite leanings toward Impressionism and late Romanticism. Both of these historical styles have much harmonically in common with the American traditions of popular song writin...

This medium tempo Samba makes creative use of counterpoint throughout and all instruments have interesting parts to play.Medium advancedThese arrangements for saxophones and rhythm section, written fo...

Slow waltz that features the piano and alto saxophone. The alto solo begins at medium intensity and proceeds to a roaring level in a bluesy section that ends abruptly with a return to the sedate piano...

A dreamy blues theme-reminiscent of Duke Ellington-with variations. The sections between the variations feature each performer in a solo which further develops the thematic material.

This is a perfect vehicle to showcase the saxes without rhythm section. After an opening statement of the melody in a close voiced Ellington style, the piece transforms into a blues march where the ba...

Medium swing, based on the chord changes of 'Pennies from Heaven'. A refreshing change for players and audience alike. Medium Grade.

Includes CD, featuring play-along and complete versions: Ramon Ricker, alto saxophone; Bill Dobbins, piano. A moody impressionistic piece set in a rhythmic 9/8 Latin groove with a good balance of comp...

Mbira Magic was inspired by a beautiful and powerful song for voice and mbira by the Rhodesian musician Simon Mashoka.

The notated transcriptions must be a landmark of sorts. These solos give a real sense of how David Liebman and Richie Beirach approach music individually, and as a duet.

This spirited traditional carol is taken on a musical voyage through several different tempos, keys and moods, including a Latin section with an optional shaker accompaniment. The chromatic harmonies...

A beautiful series of harmonic variations on this well-known Christmas favorite is developed with modulations through several different keys, featuring the individual instruments in both solo and ense...