Top 31 Best Selling Sheet Music for Alto Saxophone Solos
After selling 100’s of alto saxophone sheet music transcriptions, I've filtered out which solos were the top 31 selling Alto Saxophone Solos. Here is the list of the best alto saxophone solos that I have accumulated from my library of alto sax transcriptions.
Thankfully, while there are some high notes, none of these solos are in an altissimo register in the most famous saxophone solos found here.
Please enjoy each music video which includes a variety of alto sax solos.
31 Best Alto Sax Solos
Walk On The Wild Side Alto Sax Sheet Music #31
Artist: Loud Reed
Saxophone Player: Ronnie Ross
Never Tear Us Apart - Alto Sax Sheet Music #30
Artist: INXS
Saxophone Player: Kirk Pengilly
INXS is a beloved group. I was scorned many times after I notoriously mispronounced the bands name in one of my video lesson videos.
Now, I will never forget how to pronounce the name of the ensemble.
Take 5 Alto Sax Sheet Music
Artist: Dave Brubeck
Saxophone Player: Paul Desmond
After performing this jazz standard and solo during my audition to Berklee College of Music, I was accepted! The time signature is tricky especially if you are to solo over it.
Dave Brubeck mastered this jazz saxophone solo which remains a legendary piece. It requires a higher skill level for this sax solo.
Young Americans Alto Sax Sheet Music #28
Artist: David Bowie
Saxophone Player: David Sanborn
Scenes from an Italian Restaurant - Alto Sax Sheet Music #27
Artist: Billy Joel
Saxophone Player: Richie Cannata
Caribbean Queen - Alto Sax Sheet Music
Artist: Billy Ocean
Saxophone Player: Vernon Jeffrey Smith
Misty - Alto Sax Sheet Music #25
Artist: Erroll Garner
Saxophone Player: Kevin Busse
This was the first alto saxophone solo I performed on YouTube that won exceptional popularity for my channel. It was once my highest viewed video in the first 5 years or more of my YouTube content career.
Harlem Nocturne Alto Sax Sheet Music #24
Artist: Earle Hagen
Saxophone Player: Sonny Stitt
Sonny Stitt played an amazing version of this song which is often difficult to find on the internet. This is by far one of my favorite jazz saxophone solos of all-time.
Shine On You Crazy Diamond Alto Sax Sheet Music #23
Artist: Pink Floyd
Saxophone Player: Dick Parry
Tequila Alto Sax Sheet Music #22
Artist: The Champs
Saxophone Player: Danny Flores
Can't You Hear Me Knocking? Alto Sax Sheet Music #21
Artist: Rolling Stones
Saxophone Player: Bobby Keys
Baker Street Alto Sax Sheet Music #20
Artist: Gerry Rafferty
Saxophone Player: Raphael Ravenscroft
I'm surprised this solo isn't higher on the list. Surely it's one of the most popular alto sax solos and its legacy will always be remembered.
Jungleland Alto Sax Sheet Music #19
Artist: Bruce Springsteen
Sax Player: Clarence Clemons
Maneater Alto Sax Sheet Music #18
Artist: Daryl Hall and John Oates
Saxophone Player: Charles "Chuck" Findley
Urgent Alto Sax Sheet Music
Artist: Foreigner
Saxophone Player: Junior Walker
Never Tear Us Apart Alto Sax Sheet Music
Artist: INXS
Saxophone Player: Kirk Pengilly
Jubel Alto Sax Sheet Music #15
Artist: Klingande
Saxophone Player: Lovely Laura
Jubel by Klingande is a pop music song by a lesser known band, however they have produced enjoyable electronic and saxophone music. I encourage everyone to give them a listen.
Very fun music to listen to!
The Godfather Theme Alto Sax Sheet Music #14
Artist: Nino Rota
Saxophone Player: Clare Fischer
Just The Two Of Us Alto Sax Sheet Music
Artist: Bill Withers
Saxophone Player: Grover Washington Jr.
Night Train Alto Sax Sheet Music #12
Artist: Jimmy Forrest
Saxophone Player: Jimmy Forrest
Bad To The Bone Alto Sax Sheet Music #11
Artist: George Thorogood
Saxophone Player: Jim Liban
Lily Was Here Alto Sax Sheet Music #10
Artist: David A. Stewart
Saxophone Player: Candy Dulfer
I was never a big fan of Candy Dulfer, however, her hallmark solo in "Lily Was Here" is a signature solo to be remembered.
Who Can It Be Now? Alto Sax Sheet Music #9
Artist: Men At Work
Saxophone Player: Greg Ham
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree Alto Sax Sheet Music #8
Artist: Brenda Lee
Saxophone Player: Boots Randolph
You Belong to the City Alto Sax Sheet Music #7
Artist: Glenn Frey
Saxophone Player: Bill Bergman
While the sax solo is a great introduction to this song, I honestly didn't know about this solo until I was deep into my saxophone transcriptions.
I was surprised to find out that this solo soon became one of my best sellers as far as alto saxophone sheet music transcriptions go.
Just The Way You Are Alto Sax Sheet Music #6
Artist: Billy Joel
Saxophone Player: Phill Woods
A classic that I've known ever since my cousin asked for me to play it during her wedding.
An absolute tear jerker that warms the heart everytime you hear it.
Careless Whisper Alto Sax Sheet Music #5
Artist: George Michael
Saxophone Player: Steve Gregory
Smooth Operator Alto Sax Sheet Music
Artist: Sade
Saxophone Player: Pete Beachill
Pick Up The Pieces Alto Sax Sheet Music #3
Artist: Average White Band
Saxophone Player: Malcom "Molly" Duncan
Turn the Page Alto Sax Sheet Music #2
Artist: Bob Seger
Saxophone Player: Alto Reed
This is one of the first alto saxophone solos that made a huge impact on me. It was very well known by my friends and family.
It was the perfect song to impress my friends and family when I could play the simple intro, which is the most recognizable part of the whole song.
Us and Them Alto Sax Sheet Music #1
Artist: Pink Floyd
Saxophone Player: Dick Parry
While attending Berklee College of Music, I utilized my time to transcribe saxophone solos during my private study of the alto saxophone. These solos are available in pdf format as well as print selections from MusicNotes.com where sheet music creators like me are Signature Artists.
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