Signed by Derek Brown himself, Derek's 3rd studio album takes his signature "BEATBoX SAX" style to the contemporary big band setting. But this isn't your grandpa's jazz band! Composed and arranged by Derek, these 9 high-energy tunes blend Derek's love for exciting improvisation with the drive of an arena rock concert, all played by Michigan's finest: the Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra.
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Derek's 3rd studio album takes his signature "BEATBoX SAX" style to the contemporary big band setting. But this isn't your grandpa's jazz band! Composed and arranged by Derek, these 9 high-energy tunes blend Derek's love for exciting improvisation with the drive of an arena rock concert, all played by Michigan's finest: the Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra.
Derek's 2nd solo (with some guests!) studio album, autographed by the man himself.
Purchase included a digital download of the album as well.
If Derek Brown's first album "BEATBoX SAX," opened minds as to what can be done with one solo acoustic saxophone, his second ("FiftyFifty") takes off from there and never looks back!
Purchase included a digital download of the album as well.
Derek's 1st solo studio album, autographed by the man himself.
Purchase included a digital download of the album as well.
Solo saxophone like you've NEVER heard it before! Without any looping or electronic effects, Derek Brown performs intricate originals and a surprisingly wide range of old and new standards.
Includes Digital Download with purchase.
Can't get enough of Derek's signature saxophone sound? This special offer package gets you a signed copy of all three of Derek's studio albums, from the contemporary big band sounds of 2020's "All Figured Out", to Derek's 2018 explosive sophomore release "FiftyFifty," to the album that started it all: 2016's "BEATBoX SAX." Includes free sticker.
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NEW!!! BEATBoX SAX ETuDE Books
BEATBoX SAX ETuDES VoLUME 1 Beginner to Advanced
20 Progressive Etudes and Step-by-Step Practice Guide featuring 12 Reimagined Percussive Techniques. Over 60 Pages. Video demos by Derek Brownavailable online.
Play Along Packages
All Figured Out Play Along Package [Sheet Music AND Play Along Album] (Bb Instrument)
For Bb Instruments (Tenor/Sop Sax, Trumpet, etc) Only:
I’m really excited to share this unique play along project for my 2020 album All Figured Out! Included in this project is the digital sheet music for all 9 tunes on the album, as well as 9 play along tracks that include the entire original recordings MINUS all my featured tenor solos and
For Bb Instruments (Tenor/Sop Sax, Trumpet, etc) Only:
I’m really excited to share this unique play along project for my 2020 album All Figured Out! Included in this project is the digital sheet music for all 9 tunes on the album, as well as 9 play along tracks that include the entire original recordings MINUS all my featured tenor solos and melodies (and excluding other solos as well), allowing you to “jump into my shoes” and be the star of the show! (Note: To hear the recordings with my original sax parts in the mix, you can purchase the album on my www.derekbrownsax.com website, or stream it elsewhere)
The included digital sheet music contains all my various melodies and intros and outros, as well as the chord progressions for all my improvised solo sections. Additionally you’ll see smaller notes that represent various melody lines and parts played by other instruments, when I was not playing anything on the recordings. This lets you enjoy playing throughout the entire album, saxophone part or not.
Some of my “melodies” for these tunes were entirely improvised (like throughout “Hoping for the Best” and my various solo intros), which is why some parts are some much more advanced than other melodies/parts throughout the album. Of course, always feel free to edit parts or make up your own!
I really hope you enjoy playing along with this album, and can sense a bit of the joy I had while recording this project with the Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra! - Derek
All Figured Out Play Along Package [Sheet Music AND Play Along Album] (Eb instrument)
For Eb instruments (Alto/Bari Sax) Only:
I’m really excited to share this unique play along project for my 2020 album All Figured Out! Included in this project is the digital sheet music for all 9 tunes on the album, as well as 9 play along tracks that include the entire original recordings MINUS all my featured tenor solos and melodies (and
For Eb instruments (Alto/Bari Sax) Only:
I’m really excited to share this unique play along project for my 2020 album All Figured Out! Included in this project is the digital sheet music for all 9 tunes on the album, as well as 9 play along tracks that include the entire original recordings MINUS all my featured tenor solos and melodies (and excluding other solos as well), allowing you to “jump into my shoes” and be the star of the show! (Note: To hear the recordings with my original sax parts in the mix, you can purchase the album on my www.derekbrownsax.com website, or stream it elsewhere)
The included digital sheet music contains all my various melodies and intros and outros, as well as the chord progressions for all my improvised solo sections. Additionally you’ll see smaller notes that represent various melody lines and parts played by other instruments, when I was not playing anything on the recordings. This lets you enjoy playing throughout the entire album, saxophone part or not.
Some of my “melodies” for these tunes were entirely improvised (like throughout “Hoping for the Best” and my various solo intros), which is why some parts are some much more advanced than other melodies/parts throughout the album. Of course, always feel free to edit parts or make up your own!
Since I recorded All Figured Out entirely on a Bb tenor sax, this Eb version of this play along attempts to best match the correct octaves of the original notes wherever possible. Wherever the original tenor notes were too low, the Eb part raises them an octave.
I really hope you enjoy playing along with this album, and can sense a bit of the joy I had while recording this project with the Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra!
Solo Sheet Music
By Derek Brown. For solo saxophone (and optional egg shaker). Level II (Intermediate). As heard and played on the album "BEATBoX SAX." Includes an additional page of extended technique descriptions and full score (2 pages). Approximate duration 2.5 minutes.
-only available at www.derekbrownsax.com
By Derek Brown. For solo saxophone. Level II (Intermediate). As heard and played on the album "BEATBoX SAX" (with extended intro and outro from YouTube video). Includes an additional page of extended technique descriptions and full score (2 pages). Approximate duration 2 minutes.
-only available at www.derekbrownsax.com
By Derek Brown. For solo saxophone. Level III (Advanced). As heard and played on the album "BEATBoX SAX." Includes 2 additional pages of extended technique descriptions and full score (5 pages) for both pieces. Approximate duration 4'10".
-only available at www.derekbrownsax.com
By Derek Brown. For solo saxophone. Level III (Advanced). As heard and played on the album "BEATBoX SAX." Includes 2 additional pages of extended technique descriptions and full score (4 pages). Approximate duration 2'30".
-only available at www.derekbrownsax.com
By Derek Brown. For solo saxophone. Level IV (Very Advanced). As heard and played on Derek Brown's "BEATBoX SAX" YouTube channel. Includes 2 additional pages of extended technique descriptions and full score (7 pages). Approximate duration - 3'15".
-only available at www.derekbrownsax.com
By Derek Brown. For solo saxophone and voice. Level III (Advanced). As heard and played on Derek Brown's "FiftyFifty" album. Includes 3 additional pages of extended technique descriptions and full score (7 pages). Approximate duration - 3'50".
-only available at www.derekbrownsax.com
By Derek Brown. For solo saxophone. Level III (Advanced). As heard and played on Derek Brown's "BEATBoX SAX" YouTube channel. Includes 2 additional pages of extended technique descriptions and full score (6 pages). Approximate duration - 3'40".
-only available at www.derekbrownsax.com
By Derek Brown. For solo saxophone. Level IV (Very Advanced). As heard and played on Derek Brown's "FiftyFifty" album. Includes 3 additional pages of extended technique descriptions and full score (7 pages). Approximate duration - 4'30".
By Derek Brown. For solo saxophone. Level IV (Very Advanced). As heard and played on Derek Brown's "BEATBoX SAX" YouTube channel. Includes 2 additional pages of extended technique descriptions and full score (7 pages). Approximate duration - 3'40".
-only available at www.derekbrownsax.com
Ensemble Sheet Music
-Composed by Derek Brown.
-Intermediate Level.
This piece was written for 8 saxophonists (double saxophone quartet: 2 sop, 2 alt, 2 tenor, 2 bari) to alternate between playing on their instruments as well as percussively on their accompanying cases. Includes 2 pages of performance notes, individual parts, and full score (32 pages total).
-Approx duration: 8 min.
The complete composition can be seen/heard here: https://youtu.be/Z6dz9He5cj4
Composed by Derek Brown. For saxophone ensemble. 9 parts (2 sop, 2 alt, 3 tenor, 2 bari), although the parts can be doubled or tripled where necessary. Includes 3-page performance notes, individual parts, and full score (59 pages total). Advanced Level. All parts are expected to use various forms of extended techniques, like singing, stomping, slap tonguing and double-tonguing. The tenor 3 part (which Derek plays in the original recording), by far features the most extended techniques in his unique "BEATBoX SAX" style. A simplified version of this (broken into 2 separate parts) will be included shortly (and emailed to you when it's finished). Approx duration: 9 min.
The complete composition can be heard here: https://youtu.be/1yVGIbdwz48
For 17-piece Jazz Ensemble
Style: Straight 8ths/Rock
Difficulty: Medium/Easy
Ranges: Trumpet 1: C6
Trombone 1: Gb4
Originally written as a feature for Derek Brown’s solo “BEATBoX SAX” style with big band, this energetic and uplifting original arrangement can be played with or without a featured soloist. Lots of dramatic but easily playable sections will have your audiences bobbing their heads with excitement!
Contents: Full Score, 2 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophone, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums, Featured Tenor Saxophone (Optional)
-only available at www.derekbrownsax.com
-audio example at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=junPj72V1bY
For 17-piece Jazz Ensemble (and opt. featured tenor soloist)
Style: Straight 8ths/Rock
Difficulty: Medium/Easy
Ranges: Trumpet 1: C6
Trombone 1: F6
Originally written as a feature for Derek Brown’s solo “BEATBoX SAX” style with big band, this energetic and uplifting original arrangement can be played with or without a featured soloist. Lots of dramatic but easily playable sections will have your audiences cheering for more!
Contents: Full Score, 2 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophone, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums, Featured Tenor Saxophone (Optional)
-demo video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aZitiTV0nw
-only available at www.derekbrownsax.com
For 17-piece Jazz Ensemble Style: Half time-feel, Shuffle Difficulty: Medium/Easy Ranges: Trumpet 1: C6 (with optional F6 on last note) Trombone 1: F4
A laid-back, feel-good tune that band members and audiences will enjoy! (With optional featured tenor sax part)
Contents: Full Score, 2 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophone, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums, Featured Tenor Saxophone (Optional)
-live demo recording here: https://youtu.be/MeIxPWyOWUg
-only available at www.derekbrownsax.com
For 17-piece Jazz Ensemble Style: Straight 8ths/Pop Difficulty: Medium Ranges: Trumpet 1-2: C6 Trombone 1: C5
This toe-tappin' original arrangement can be played with or without a featured soloist. A mixture of contemporary jazz and "arena rock," this medium-up tempo piece is sure to excite both the band members and anyone who hears it!
Contents: Full Score, 2 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophone, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums, Featured Tenor Saxophone (Optional)
-only available at www.derekbrownsax.com
For 17-piece Jazz Ensemble and featured vocalist (or optional tenor melody). Additional Organ part is optional. Style: Medium Shuffle/Swing Vocal Feature Difficulty: Medium/Easy
The title track of Derek Brown's critically acclaimed big band album ALL FIGURED OUT, this original arrangement can be played with a featured vocalist or additional tenor player (or one and the same, like Derek!). Lots of dramatic but easily playable sections will have your audiences cheering for more!
Contents: Full Score, 2 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophone, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Organ (optional), Bass, Drums, Featured Vocalist or Tenor
-demo video here: https://youtu.be/tguwQYsfcSo
-only available at www.derekbrownsax.com
For 17-piece Jazz Ensemble (with featured tenor sax and optional organ) Style: Straight 8ths Difficulty: Medium (Alto Saxes have some doubling on flutes, Tenor Saxes some double on clarinets)
Originally written by Derek Brown for his ALL FIGURED OUT big band album, this energetic and uplifting original arrangement can be played with or without a featured soloist. Lots of dramatic and evolving sections will have your audiences bobbing their heads with excitement!
Contents: Full Score, 2 Alto Saxophones (doubling on flutes), 2 Tenor Saxophones (doubling on clarinets), Baritone Saxophone, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Organ (optional), Bass, Drums, Featured Tenor Saxophone (Optional)
-only available at www.derekbrownsax.com
-Video clip example at: https://youtu.be/dM8lboXc-D4
For 17-piece Jazz Ensemble (with optional featured tenor sax solo) Style: Straight 8ths Difficulty: Difficult (Multiple changing time signatures)
Originally written by Derek Brown for his ALL FIGURED OUT big band album, this energetic and uplifting original arrangement can be played with or without a featured soloist. Lots of dramatic and evolving sections will take your audiences on quite the adventure!
Contents: Full Score, 2 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Saxophone, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums, Featured Tenor Saxophone (Optional)
-only available at www.derekbrownsax.com
-Video clip example at: https://youtu.be/5zRTK892S70
-Composed by Derek Brown. 8" Grade III. Instrumentation: Fl.1-2, Clar 1-3, B.Clar, A.Sax, T.Sax, B.Sax, Trp 1-3, Fr Hn, Trb 1-2, Euph, Tuba 8 Perc: Timpani, Xyl/Chimes, Marimba1, Marimba2/Glock, Aux Perc1 (Sus/Crash Cymb/Vibraslap), Aux Perc2 (Tamb/Cowbell/Bell Tree/Splash), Snare Dr, Bass Dr/Triangle