The Paul Desmond Collection Alto Saxophone by Paul Desmond Alto Saxophone - Sheet Music
By Paul DesmondA collection of transcribed solos from legendary “cool jazz” alto saxophonist Paul Desmond. 17 classics, including: Balcony Rock • Bossa Antigua • Late Lament • Take Five • Take Ten • and more.
Details
Summary
- Instrument:
- Alto Saxophone
- Genres:
- Jazz
- Publishers:
- Hal Leonard
- UPC:
- 073999723281
- ISBN:
- 9780793551637
- Format:
- Collection / Songbook
- Item types:
- Physical
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Artist:
- Paul Desmond
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 72
- Size:
- 9x12 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.71 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: HL.672328
Alto Saxophone. By Paul Desmond. Hal Leonard Artist Transcriptions. Jazz. Alto saxophone songbook. With chord names. 72 pages. Hal Leonard #672328. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.672328).ISBN 9780793551637. UPC: 073999723281. 9x12 inches.
A collection of transcribed solos from legendary “cool jazz” alto saxophonist Paul Desmond. 17 classics, including: Balcony Rock • Bossa Antigua • Late Lament • Take Five • Take Ten • and more.
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Song List
Audrey
Battle Hymn Of The Republican
Blues In Time
Bossa Antigua
Desmond Blue
Eleven Four
The Girl From East Ninth Street
Jazzabelle
Late Lament
Romance de Amor
Sacre Blues
Samba Cantina
Take Five
Take Ten
Two Of A Mind
Wendy
Wintersong
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Ratings + Reviews
4.7 Rating
3 reviews
Anonymous
Dec 17, 2025
This Paul Desmond collection is superb for intermediate alto saxophone students. The Hal Leonard Artist Transcriptions provide accurate, note-for-note solos, perfect for studying jazz articulation, rhythm, and phrasing. The clear layout makes it easy to read, and it's an invaluable tool for developing improvisational understanding through a master's work. Highly recommended for any aspiring jazz saxophonist.
Anonymous
Dec 16, 2025
While this is a solo alto saxophone collection, it offers profound insights for any collaborative musician. Paul Desmond's melodic lines are beautifully transcribed, revealing his unique voice-leading and harmonic sophistication. It's an excellent resource for saxophonists to internalize how a master crafts a solo, invaluable for developing nuanced interaction within an ensemble or for coaching others on melodic phrasing.
James
Apr 3, 2012
A great book.A must buy for Paul Desmond fans.I don't know what to say, but it is perfect.I MEAN IT, PERFECT!Every aspect is perfect..Nobody will regret to buy this book unless you don't like the style :PI rate it for Intermediate/advanced because the notes are easy but to play as beautiful as Paul Desmond is hard..
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