Dean has composed two saxophone duet books that help students develop their jazz articulation,tone and phrasing.They are “Swinging Saxophone Duets” (2020) and “More Swinging Saxophone Duets" (2023). Downloadable audio tracks as well as the written composition are included with each book purchase so that you can play along with Dean and develop your jazz style.
REVIEWS
“Swinging Saxophone Duets is a stylish collection of jazz pieces for two saxophones. They are witty and enjoyable to play, and will prove very useful in the development of jazz feel, articulation, sound, and phrasing. A good variety of idiomatic jazz styles are presented, with options for alto and tenor saxes. Highly recommended."
-MICK FOSTER
PROFESSOR, GUILDHALL SCHOOL OF MUSIC & DRAMA; TRINITY LABAN CONSERVATOIRE OF MUSIC & DANCE
“These catchy new duets from the pen of jazz saxophone virtuoso Dean Masser are a real joy to perform. This is perfect material for teaching students the art of swinging and phrasing, or for practice and playing just for fun. Each duet works brilliantly in its own right and is cleverly presented for alto and tenor in all combinations. Dean performs each of the parts with real aplomb, fantastic feel, and with a great sound on both of his horns.”
-ALAN BARNES, JAZZ SAXOPHONIST, RECORDING ARTIST, COMPOSER AND EDUCATOR. WINNER OF OVER 25 BRITISH JAZZ AWARDS AND TWICE BBC JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR.