[Dave Pollack]

Hey everyone! My buddy and amazing saxophonist Adam Larson has a new book out - "Leaps and Sounds vol. III" which is a continuation of his series of etudes he's written over changes to popular jazz standards. The book features crazy altissimo, huge jumps around the horn, really intricate harmonic ideas, and is a great workout for any player!

I gave his etude over Giant Steps a go, and...well...you'll see. Enjoy!

 

[riceman]

Love it. And I thought I was the only one that "air punched" difficult sheet music.

 

[10mfan]

Superb!

I’m gonna check out his stuff. Thank you!!

 

[jlima]

Very funny! Love it.

 

[LateNiteSax]

Fun. Interesting. Cool.
Perfect for all of us sax nerds in lockdown.

 

[soybean]

Excellent étude and excellent playing. You said “Kenny G” but just for a second. I’m guessing that’s because Kenny G’s material is for the more advanced player after they’ve mastered the Larson books.

 

[zapatista]

Hey everyone! My buddy and amazing saxophonist Adam Larson has a new book out - "Leaps and Sounds vol. III" which is a continuation of his series of etudes he's written over changes to popular jazz standards. The book features crazy altissimo, huge jumps around the horn, really intricate harmonic ideas, and is a great workout for any player!

I gave his etude over Giant Steps a go, and...well...you'll see. Enjoy!

Dave, For your next video could we please see you play that with the (superior ergonomics of the) Conn C Melody horn you've used in other videos. Thanks in advance.

 

[soybean]

It must be easier playing the tenor on these because it would be less Altísimo, correct?

 

[Lionelsax]

I really loved it.

 

[Roundmidnite]

I especially liked the part where you throw your horn and it shattered into a million pieces. Wait...did that happen?..I couldn't watch! Awesome!