Bossa Scouser: For Sax Quartet
Plus Optional Rhythm Section Backing Track
This arrangement of may also be played with optional pre-recorded rhythm section.
In the tradition of Bossa Nova, (Portuguese for new trend in the 1950s), this piece is a fusion of Samba and Jazz, using traditional Brazilian rhythms but with more complex jazz harmony.
There are opportunities for soprano and tenor solos which could be extended if required.
The various specially-created music minus one style backing tracks allow each player to practice individually with track, right up to a quartet rehearsing with the rhythm section backing.
Kimo Samba: For Sax Quartet
Plus optional rhythm section backing track
Kimo Samba is a funky new piece for Saxophone Quartet, composed by Mike Smith
Play-along with the Ginger Tunes Quartet rhythm section with our optional pre-recorded track, have a listen above!
In addition, there are custom, music minus one backing tracks available for all individual SATB sax parts, so each member of the quartet can practice separately to the backing track.
There is also an optional notated solo in the alto saxophone part.Add text
Mersey, Mersey, Mersey : For Sax Quartet
Plus optional rhythm section backing track
Doris From Norris: For Sax Quartet
Plus optional rhythm section backing track
This funky arrangement of Mike Smith’s Doris from Norris for saxophone quartet may also be played with optional pre-recorded rhythm section.
Written with a funky back beat, this piece will be a good workout for each player and inspire some dancing in the aisles in any setting.
There are opportunities for both alto and tenor solos which could be extended if required.
The various specially-created music minus one style backing tracks allow each player to practice individually with track, right up to a quartet rehearsing with the rhythm section backing.
Written for the original Doris from Norris; Mike’s late grandmother who lived in Norris Green, an area in Liverpool.