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As a full-time private educator and performing musician in the Atlanta area, I am currently the jazz saxophone instructor at Emory University. While I make no claims of greatness as a performing musician, I do strive for excellence and play well. You can listen to my audio clips, which by the way, are primarily excerpts from my educational series of jazz method books, and make your own judgments.

I do consider myself, however, to be a very good educator. Since I've devoted many years of my life to private teaching (50-70 students weekly since 1985), I thought I could begin making my contribution to jazz education at large by writing a series of jazz etude books. Thus, in 2001, came the inception of "Complete Jazz Styles, Introductory Etudes in Jazz Conception."

After a reasonable amount of success with this first book, including endorsements from folks like Randy Brecker, Joe Lovano, Bobby Shew, Mark Colby, John Fedchock, and many more, I had to continue writing. Next came "Complete Jazz Styles" Duet and Etude 2 Books, and "Set the Stage; Jazz Combo/Small Group Arrangements and Instruction."

At this time, I would also like to announce the release of my newest book, "Level Three: Jazz Etudes for Saxophone." This book is off to a great start with endorsements from musicians like Jerry Bergonzi and Chris Vadala. "Sax on the Web" also recently reviewed the book, giving it excellent marks. You can check out some excerpts in my MySpace music player, and also at www.randyhunterjazz.com.

If you have a chance and would like to check out some free MP3 and PDF downloads from any or all of my books, please visit my main web site at: www.randyhunterjazz.com.

A jazz teacher locater page is available through a link from the randyhunterjazz.com home page. This is a free service, so please feel free to register if you are a teacher or browse if you are a student...no obligation. A "Free Stuff" page is also located at my site with etudes, duets, improv lessons, transcriptions, manuscript paper, and more.

Please note that I am available as a freelance musician in the Atlanta area. If you are looking for a band for a private event or club engagement, drop me a note. I work with several different bands and can likely provide just what you want.

randyhunterjazz@comcast.net
www.randyhunterjazz.com
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Randy


Danger Zone from Set the Stage Jazz Combo Method. Performed by Randy Hunter/Bari Sax, Guy Fenocchi/Guitar, Tim Nash/Drums, Jez Graham/Piano, John Hancotte/Bass, Karl Liberatore/Trumpet, Bob Lewis/Trombone, and David Freeman/Tenor Sax.