15 transcriptions from 6 great alto saxophonists. Before each transcription is an analysis and elements of style which are explained in detail. At the end of the book if a catalogue of jazz phrases by each artist as well as a discography showing origin of the recorded music.
Contents
Johnny Hodges - C Jam Blues, I Got It Bad and That Aint' Good
Charlie Parker - Klactovededstene, I"M iN the Mood for Love (1) I'm In the Mood For Love (2), Hot House, How High The Moon, Stella by Starlight, East of the Sun, Summertime
Cannonball Adderly - On Green Dolphone Street, Sack O' Woe
Paul Desmond - Blue Rondo a la Turk
Eric Dolphy - Style analysis and riffs
Phil Woods - Just The Way You Are