Les Sabina composer / arranger
With degrees from the University of Toronto (Canada), the University of Miami (FL), and Michigan State University, he is currently Professor of Music at St. Bonaventure University in upstate New York. As well as receiving grants and awards from the Canada Council, the International Association of Jazz Educators, ASCAP, and the Performing Rights Organization of Canada, the latter organization named him Jazz Composer of the Year in 1988.
As a saxophonist, Les has performed with Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Williams, Della Reese, the Temptations, and many others.
As a saxophonist, Les has performed with Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Williams, Della Reese, the Temptations, and many others.
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Looking South***(Digital Download Only)*** Les Sabina
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Instrumentation: Kendor Konvertible for 9-17 players with opt. flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes
Produkttyp / Product: Jazz Ensemble
Serie / Series: Jazz Gateway
Scored in a breezy bossa nova style, this chart features irresistible rhythms, a winding melody and a logical chord progression. Written or ad lib solo space is give ...
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Duration: 3: 25 min
Difficulty: 2 (2)
Difficulty: 2 (2)
Article Nr: 469915
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Kool Kat Blues Les Sabina
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This moderate swing chart for developing groups features an easy 8th-note riff melody played by the saxophone section. The brass add reinforcement throughout and lea ...
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Duration: 3: 20 min
Difficulty: 2 (2)
Difficulty: 2 (2)
Article Nr: 469912
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Brouhaha Les Sabina
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Ideal for developing groups, this rollicking rock excursion is destined to be the hit at your next performance. Supported by an infectious groove, the accessible mel ...
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Duration: 3: 30 min
Difficulty: 2 (2)
Difficulty: 2 (2)
Article Nr: 469895
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Ode To Joy Ludwig van Beethoven / Arr. Les Sabina
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Instrumentation: 2 Altos, Tenor and Baritone Saxes
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In this fresh version of Ludwig van Beethoven's classic theme, the lead melodic line is carried by every member of the quartet at one time or another, enhanced by a variety of creative accompaniment figures. Paying careful attention to ...
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Duration: 2: 45 min
Difficulty: 3 (3)
Difficulty: 3 (3)
Article Nr: 469126
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Don't Get Around Much Anymore Duke Ellington / Arr. Les Sabina
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Instrumentation: SAATB Saxes
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Capable quartets will love this impressive arrangement of the great Duke Ellington classic. The easy swinging adaptation offers each player a turn at the melody and features a written soprano (or alto) solo, along with a tightly harmonized soli. Baritone sa ...
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Duration: 2: 35 min
Difficulty: 5 (5)
Difficulty: 5 (5)
Article Nr: 468444
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Can Can (from Orpheus In The Underworld) Jacques Offenbach / Arr. Les Sabina
Untertitel / Subtitle: (from Orpheus In The Underworld)
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Instrumentation: 2 Altos, Tenor and Baritone Saxes
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Jacques Offenbach's famous theme from Orpheus In The Underworld is presented here in a rollicking version. Featuring an exciting series of key changes to encourage playing with momentum and dramatic spir ...
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Duration: 2: 25 min
Difficulty: 4 (4)
Difficulty: 4 (4)
Article Nr: 469102
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Air On The G String Johann Sebastian Bach / Arr. Les Sabina
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Instrumentation: Soprano Alto, Alto, Tenor and Baritone Saxes
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Johann Sebastian Bach's famous air from his 3rd Orchestral Suite is arranged here for saxophone quartet in the key of concert Bb. This setting features an optional part for alto saxophone which can be used as a substitute fo ...
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Duration: 2: 25 min
Difficulty: 3+ (3-4)
Difficulty: 3+ (3-4)
Article Nr: 468370
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Untertitel / Subtitle: (based on the chord changes to 'Flamingo' by Ted Grouya)
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Based on the chord changes to Flamingo, this medium tempo samba features easy-to-play rhythms, an open solo sec ...
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Difficulty: 1 (Very Easy)
Difficulty: 1 (Very Easy)
Article Nr: 929967
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Tuxedo Junction Johnson & Dash Hawkins / Arr. Les Sabina
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Instrumentation: 2 Altos, Tenor and Baritone Saxes
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This big band classic made famous by the Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1939 is presented here in a quartet setting that retains all the excitement of the swing era. Bluesy riffs, walking bass lines and tight section harmonizations are all ...
Duration: 2:45 min
Difficulty: 4 (4)
Difficulty: 4 (4)
Article Nr: 469136
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St. Louis Blues William Christopher Handy / Arr. Les Sabina
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Jazz licks, block voicing, and duet pairings are all features of this driving grade 5 version of the W.C. Handy classic. Soprano, alto and tenor all get a crack at the famous theme while baritone contributes to the underlying momentum ...
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Difficulty: 5 (5)
Difficulty: 5 (5)
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JE: Placebo Les Sabina
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Difficulty: -
Difficulty: -
Article Nr: 84823
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JE: Blues Go Round Les Sabina
The basis of this very easy swing chart for young players is the quarter note and it's scored with either unison or two-way harmony. The full ensemble is involved for almost all of the tune except for the written or improvised solo for lead alto and an accessible sax section soli on the first chorus. It's also playable with as few as nine players including rhythm section. Add a ...
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Duration: 2:10 min
Difficulty: 2
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 933005
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JE: Cooke's Delight Les Sabina
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Kendor 01539This hard-driving swing chart, reminiscent of Blue Note's hard-bop recording era, was written at the medium level for Joe Cooke. An open solo section is provided, followed by an interesting and effective three-way fugal shout. The change of key near t ...
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Duration: 4:50 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 932722
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JE: Down 'n Up Les Sabina
Vergriffen (Restexemplare bei uns noch lieferbar!) / Permanently out of Print (we still sell our remaining stock)This swing original features a contrapuntal theme that combines unique melodies from the saxophone, trumpet, and trombone sections. Ad lib or written solos are offered for tenor saxophone and trumpet before moving on to a powerfully contrasting block-scored shout sec ...
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Duration: 4:25 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 932717
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JE: Down Roberto's Way Les Sabina
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Duration: 4:15 min
Difficulty: 2
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 932720
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JE: Even Money Les Sabina
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Even Money Composed by Les Sabina. For Jazz Ensemble. Published by Kendor Music Inc. (Catalog # 394)
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Duration: 3:50 min
Difficulty: 2+
Difficulty: 2+
Article Nr: 932718
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