Jacques Rizzo

Reading Jazz

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of jazz and master sight-reading with ease! "Reading Jazz – Alto" from Alfred Publishing is the ultimate sight-reading method, specially designed for alto saxophonists. This comprehensive book guides you step by step through authentic jazz rhythms, phrasing, and articulations.

Featuring a rich selection of well-annotated exercises and exciting duets, practicing is not only great fun but also leads to noticeable progress. The standout highlight: the included Online Audio features professional recordings of all exercises and pieces—perfect for playing along, checking your accuracy, and internalizing the true jazz feel. Whether for music lessons or self-study, this edition builds absolute confidence with any sheet of music and takes your saxophone playing to the next level!