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Jazz Flute Studies by James Rae
Jazz Flute Studies by James Rae
78 Progressive Studies in Jazz Technique
Publisher-Faber Music
About
Over seventy original progressive studies in a variety of jazz styles, by James Rae. A systematic, methodical approach that helps you to play stylish Jazz right from the beginning. The book is divided into three sections; part One introduces the beginner to jazz rhythms, including swing quavers, syncopation and displaced accents.
Part Two contains twenty carefully graded melodic jazz studies to assist in the formulation of physical techniques and skills. Part Three Improvisation and Blues encourages the budding Jazz flautist to use these studies as the basis for further creative jazz improvisation.
James Rae
Rae (born in 1957), is a versatile musician known for his successful career in performing, composing, and teaching. He studied clarinet, bass clarinet, piano, and composition at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, studying with professors, Yona Ettlinger, Stephen Trier, Meriel Jefferson, and Patric Standford.
James Rae’s performances have spanned West End and Royal National Theatre productions, including the renowned ‘Oresteia’ with music by Sir Harrison Birtwistle. He has also collaborated with leading orchestras and ensembles, notably participating in the EMI album ‘Classic Ellington’ conducted by Sir Simon Rattle and the C.B.S.O. He also leads the Phoenix Saxophone Quartet
As a highly published composer, James Rae has created over 200 educational wind music compositions. His works, featured in major wind examination syllabuses, encompass instrumental study books, tutors, transcriptions, duets, and collaborations on musicals with Mike Cornick.
Additionally, he has served as an adjudicator at various music festivals and competitions.
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