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Help with Transcriptions

March 7, 2003 in Articles

SaxMan0216 writes “I’m a big fan of big bands and instrumental blues sorts of things. I was searching on the net recently for some tunes and I came across a song done by the Stan Kenton band (apparently in 1976). It’s a Bari sax feature in what I’ve found to be the typical Kenton feature style (slow melody/bridge, really fast improv heavy part, slow restatement, candenza, end). The odd thing about it is, the only title that came with it is “Baritone Sax feature”. I would buy the song but I haven’t been able to find it mainly because of the title. So I was wondering if anyone knows where I can find it or a transcription (paper, pdf, or otherwise). I can play (and therefore write out) the solo line, but I don’t have the skill or the patience to get the backgrounds, chords, or key signature(s). Can anyone gimme a hand?”

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8 responses to Help with Transcriptions

  1. gbarr23376 said on March 8, 2003

    Go to “http://www.saxsolos.com”. Let him know what mp3 download site you found it on and maybe he can help with a transcription.

    Also, go to Sierramusic.com where they sell Kenton Charts and send them an email.

    I have heard the tune, but don’t recognize it. I will find out in a day or so. This is a good start.

  2. JimO said on March 10, 2003

    The tune is “A Smith Named Greg” a solo feature from then Kenton bari player on the band Greg Smith.
    Regards,
    Jim Orsetti

  3. SaxMan0216 said on March 10, 2003

    Thanks a lot. That even though I haven’t found it yet, it helps to have an actual title to it… although I kinda liked just calling it “Bari Sax solo”…

  4. SaxMan0216 said on March 10, 2003

    Thanks again, I’ve been able to find a printed copy that my band can probably play. Maybe my director will even let me have the solo on alto…

  5. JimO said on March 11, 2003

    I’m not sure but, I also think it was composed by Hank Levy. I’m sure they recorded it on the “Kenton 76″ album/CD. I can find out when I look at CD notes. I saw the band a hundred times during 75/76 because a buddy of mine was on the band.

  6. SaxMan0216 said on March 11, 2003

    Oh, I’ve found the chart for sale. You were right, it was composed by Hank Levy, it is titled, “A Smith Named Greg”. (http://www.sierramusic.com/kenton2000.htm)
    On a similarly related note, am I to take it that you also play the sax? If so, which sax(es) and for how long? What kind do you play? Do you have a preference between alto, soprano, tenor or bari? I hate to ask all these questions, but I’m curious and I like to learn about people’s experiences with the sax so maybe I could learn something from them. If you’d rather not say, that’s cool too…

  7. JimO said on March 11, 2003

    I mostly play tenor but, check out my musical bio and pic on wwww.deltawires.com

    Regards,
    Jim Orsetti

  8. zed said on June 28, 2004

    It is very easy to give something back.
    Contribute a few dollors a month.

    Thats what I’m fixin to do. When I think of all the fun I’ve had on Jazz-sax.com I could reach through the screen and give Eric a hug.

    Some PayPal dollars would be better! Yep!

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