Beginner and intermediate saxophonists can learn the basics of jazz style with Beginning Jazz Saxophone Studies for Alto, Volume 1, by Kyle Coughlin. The book teaches jazz quarter notes, swing eighth notes, jazz articulation, pickup notes, dotted quarters, and more in an easy, step-by-step manner. It includes 10 master classes and 10 etudes that cover each topic. There are also 6 supplemental etudes for extra practice. Online play along recordings can be heard and downloaded at www.SkyLeapMusic.com.