Broadway by Special Arrangement: Tenor Saxophone Book & CD

Strommen's tenor sax arrangements capture the warmth and sophistication of these standards while keeping the solo line singable and memorable. You get a recorded rhythm section that locks in tight, letting your player focus on phrasing and tone rather than worrying about keeping time. The fact that all eleven tunes sit comfortably in the tenor's range means your soloist can breathe with the melody instead of fighting transposition.

Stepping into a smoky jazz club where familiar melodies take on new life. Each standard breathes with elegance and swing, dressed in arrangements that feel both sophisticated and approachable. The tenor saxophone floats above a professional rhythm section, turning beloved show tunes into intimate musical moments.

Intermediate tenor saxophonists who love Broadway standards and want to explore jazz interpretation without the pressure of improvisation. Community bands, jazz combos, and solo recitalists will all find repertoire here that builds confidence and delivers musical satisfaction.

• Spend time with the recorded accompaniment before the performance; let your tenor saxophonist hear how the rhythm section interprets the swing feel and rubato in each tune.
• Emphasize the lyrical quality of these melodies over technical flash. These are songs with stories, and the beauty lies in how the player shapes each phrase.
• Balance the recorded accompaniment level so it supports without overwhelming the live saxophone tone; this is a conversation, not a backing track.

Pair one or two of these as featured solos in a jazz band or community band concert, or use several as the backbone of a full tenor saxophone recital focused on American songbook standards. These arrangements also work beautifully as part of a pops program celebrating Broadway, especially when you want contemporary, polished accompaniment without needing a full big band.

• Reading lead sheet style notation with jazz articulation and phrasing markings
• Balancing improvisation-free melody playing with jazz style and swing feel
• Performing with recorded accompaniment while maintaining ensemble awareness
• Interpreting rubato and lyrical phrasing in standards-based jazz contexts