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The Sax and Brass Book (Balafon Library) (Hardcover)
by Brian Priestley (Author)
4.0 out of 5 stars  (1 customer review)

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  • Hardcover: 124 pages
  • Publisher: Outline Press Ltd (23 Sep 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1871547601
  • ISBN-13: 978-1871547603
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 827,440 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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An illustrated book outlining the history of the saxophone and other brass instruments such as the trumpet and trombone. It documents their use in military bands and then in jazz groups through to the pop music world and also includes their manufacturing history.

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4.0 out of 5 stars An insight into the history of jazz & rock, 5 Sep 1999
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The Sax & Brass Book is an insight into the history of those instruments used in jazz and rock. It explores the development of the music alongside the development of the instruments. From trad jazz to the bebop era and on to the cool; musical styles used by the likes of Louis Jordon and Earl Bostic became rock and roll and that developed into rock. Throughout these various forms the dominating factor was the use of the saxophone and trumpet. The book pictures specific instruments used during each period of musical history. Artists are shown both live and in promotional shots. First covering trumpet and trombone, (with the odd cornet thrown in), the main bulk of the book covers the saxophone. A final directory section lists manufacturers' histories and includes many serial numbers so you can date your instruments. I can t think of another book quite like this, and although it is by no means comprehensive I would have to recommend it to anyone interested in instrument history.
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