Bossa Antigua (Paul Desmond) Alto Sax Transcription

📌 For this score and many other resources, please visit: https://lolo-garcia-music.sellfy.store _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 'Bossa Antigua' is the title track from Paul Desmond’s 1964 album Bossa Antigua, recorded in collaboration with guitarist Jim Hall. The project followed the success of the bossa nova craze in the U.S., popularized by artists like Stan Getz and João Gilberto. Desmond, known for his silky, lyrical alto sax sound with the Dave Brubeck Quartet, brings his signature cool jazz tone into Brazilian territory here. Unlike the upbeat bounce of typical bossa nova, this track explores a more reflective, chamber-like mood — hence the name 'Bossa Antigua' (meaning old bossa), playing off both nostalgia and style. The quartet on the album includes: Paul Desmond – alto saxophone Jim Hall – guitar Gene Cherico – bass Connie Kay – drums The tune is in a laid-back bossa groove, with Desmond weaving delicate melodic lines that are rhythmically subtle and harmonically rich — a perfect study for phrasing, tone, and articulation. #solo #sheetmusic #transcription