Top 53 Best Selling Tenor Saxophone Solos Sheet Music
In the past 10 years, I have transcribed hundreds of the most famous saxophone Tenor Sax Solos. Out of all my transcriptions of Tenor sax songs for sale, these 53 famous Tenor Sax Solos and sheet music songs have surfaced to the top as being the highest selling transcriptions that I have published through my work at KB Sax Lessons.
This selection includes 31 of the Best Tenor Sax solo pieces that primarily include pop music and rock and roll saxophone solos as opposed to the many saxophone solos by jazz musicians like John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon etc. who have played an important role in the jazz world with all of their incredible jazz solos.
So again, the Best Tenor Sax Solos are among the top selling Tenor Saxophone solos, and they are all available for download and print in pdf format by clicking the link in the title of each song.
*Click Here for the Top 10 Best Selling Sheet Music for Alto Saxophone Solos
For instance, this list DOES NOT include Alto Saxophone solos like the saxophone solo in Baker Street By Gerry Rafferty which is played on an Alto Saxophone.
Best Tenor Sax Solos
The Girl From Ipanema Tenor Sax Sheet Music #53
Europa Tenor Sax Sheet Music #52
Land Of A Thousand Dances Tenor Sax Sheet Music #51
Aja Tenor Sax Sheet Music #50
Wherever I Go Tenor Sax Sheet Music #49
I Still Believe Tenor Sax Sheet Music #48
The Best Tenor Sax Sheet Music #47
Waiting On a Friend Tenor Sax Sheet Music #46
Only The Good Die Young Tenor Sax Sheet Music #45
Jubel Tenor Sax Sheet Music #44
Yakety Sax Tenor Sax Sheet Music #43
Sweet Virginia Tenor Sax Sheet Music #42
Jezebel Tenor Sax Sheet Music #41
Don't Answer Me Tenor Sax Sheet Music #40
The Godfather Theme Tenor Sax Sheet Music #39
Overkill Tenor Sax Sheet Music #38
Never Tear Us Apart Tenor Sax Sheet Music #37
The Heat Is On Tenor Sax Sheet Music #36
What You Need Tenor Sax Sheet Music #35
Your Love Is King Tenor Sax Sheet Music #34
Deacon Blues Tenor Sax Sheet Music #33
Walk On The Wild Side Tenor Sax Sheet Music #32
Artist: Lou Reed
Tequila Tenor Sax Sheet Music #31
Artist: The Champs
Tenor Saxophonist: Danny Flores
After a great introduction with the cheery guitar playing and the summer-like sounds we hear the landmark Tenor Solo by Danny Flores in Tequila, by the Champs.
(saxophone solo at 0:20)
This song has a faster tempo when compared to other popular solos, but is simple enough to play for many beginners.
Who Can It Be Now? Tenor Sax Sheet Music #30
Artist: Men At Work
Tenor Saxophonist: Greg Ham
(saxophone solo at beginning)
Here's an absolutely famous Tenor saxophone solo from Men at Work! It has a cheesy music video with unforgettable characteristics.
You May Be Right Tenor Sax Sheet Music #29
Artist: Billy Joel
Saxophone Player: Richie Cannata
(saxophone solo at 3:01)
This famous sax solo hangs out at the very end of this music video. A sprinkle of Richie Cannata tenor sax playing is just what this Billy Joel song needed.
On The Darkside Tenor Sax Sheet Music
Artist: John Cafferty and The Beaver Brown Band
Saxophone Player: Michael "Tunes" Antunes
(saxophone solo at 1:42 )
This famous tenor sax solo is easy for most tenor players who can play the blues scale. A nice and easy sax solo that shouldn't be hard to learn.
Urgent Tenor Sax Sheet Music #27
Artist: Foreigner
Tenor Saxophonist: Junior Walker
I always thought this song was kind of weird, but it turns out people really love it!! The tenor sax solo is a bit awkward to play, yet makes for an unforgettable solo.
(saxophone solo at 2:37)
Brown Sugar Tenor Sax Sheet Music #26
Artist: The Rolling Stones
Tenor Saxophonist: Bobby Keys
(saxophone solo at 1:37)
This popular tenor sax solo is a bit more difficult to play with the sheet music. Though, at under a minute it shouldn't be too hard to learn.
Bad To The Bone Tenor Sax Sheet Music #25
Artist: George Thorogood
Tenor Saxophonist: Hank "Hurricane" Carter
(saxophone solo at 2:32)
Ever since I watched the movie "Major Payne" I thought this was the coolest Tenor Sax Solo that I'd ever heard. I think it's really one of the most popularized tenor sax solos of all time.
Too Hot Tenor Sax Sheet Music #24
Artist: Kool and the Gang
Saxophone Player: Ronald "Khalis" Bell
(saxophone solo at 2:36)
This tenor sax solo is easy to learn for anyone determined to learn it. It's not very difficult and is less than a minute long.
Misty Tenor Sax Sheet Music #23
Artist: Erroll Garner
Saxophone player: Kevin Busse
(Video starts at sax solo)
This is a song I played when I was younger that made me a little bit famous. I played this on the alto saxophone, however, the sheet music is written for a Tenor Saxophone Solo.
I Will Always Love You Tenor Sax Sheet Music #22
Artist: Whitney Houston
This is a transcription of I Will Always Love You for Tenor Sax. While there is not tenor sax solo, this is a great song that's easy to learn for tenor sax players.
Turn The Page Tenor Sheet Music #21
Artist: Bob Seger
Saxophone Player: Alto Reed
(Video starts at sax solo)
An absolutely iconic sax solo written in sheet music for Tenor Saxophone. After learning a few phrases at the beginning, this solo is easily repeatable as a quick way to impress others.
Unchain My Heart Tenor Sax Sheet Music #20
Artist: Joe Cocker
Tenor Saxophonist: Lawrence Feldman
(saxophone solo at 2:26)
This powerful rock song has this improvised tenor sax solo by Lawrence Feldman that has a powerful presence. It rings with confidence and growls its way through the band. With an altissimo note or two, it shouldn't be that hard to learn.
Jungleland Tenor Sax Sheet Music #19
Artist: Bruce Springsteen
Tenor Saxophonist: Clarence Clemons
The only song by Bruce Springsteen song that made the list at number 14 with the legendary song Jungleland.
Saxophone player Clarence Clemons is an absolute saxophone solo legend who I always know is playing whenever I hear some of his iconic riffs on the radio.
(saxophone solo at 3:53)
Take 5 Tenor Sax Sheet Music #18
Artist: Dave Brubeck
Saxophone Player: Paul Desmond
(saxophone solo ata 0:19)
I was accepted into Berklee College of Music by playing this sheet music. While it wasn't improvised on my end (thankfully), it had an affect on the judges that won me a decent scholarship to attend the school.
Just The Two Of Us Tenor Sax Sheet Music #17
Artist: Bill Withers
Saxophone Player: Grover Washington Jr.
(saxophone solo at 1:47)
This easy tenor sax solo is iconic in its own rite. With just a few phrases, anyone can learn this famous tenor sax solo by Grover Washington.
Maneater Tenor Sax Sheet Music #16
Artist: Daryl Hall and John Oates
Saxophone Player: Charles "Mr. Casual" DeChan
(saxophone solo at 2:42)
The tenor sax sheet music for this famous solo is easy to learn, without much complications. It's best for beginner saxophone players ready to try it out!
Scenes From An Italian Restaurant Tenor Sax Sheet Music #15
Artist: Billy Joel
Tenor Saxophonist: Richie Cannata
I never knew this sax solo growing up, but as an adult I know every line!
(saxophone solo at 1:07)
This tenor sax solo made our sheet music list due to its popularity. Another solo that is easy to learn for the saxophone beginner.
Money Tenor Sax Sheet Music #14
Artist: Pink Floyd
Tenor Saxophonist: Richard Parry
A tough saxophone solo great saxophonists can learn!
(saxophone solo at 2:03)
This famous tenor saxophone solo is a challenge to learn for experienced tenor saxophonists.
Mirror In The Bathroom Tenor Sax Sheet Music #13
Artist: The English Beat
Tenor Saxophonist: Lionel Augustus Martin "Saxa"
(Saxophone solo plays throughout video)
Interesting song that has some saxophone playing in it. At least the improvisation sounds like a fun tenor sax solo. I've transcribed the sheet music exactly as is in the transcription.
Miss You Tenor Sax Sheet Music #12
Artist: The Rolling Stones
Saxophone Player: Mel Collins
(saxophone solo at 3:04)
This tenor sax solo artfully plays through the blues scale that makes it easy for others to learn this famous tenor sax solo on sheet music.
Careless Whisper Tenor Sax Sheet Music #11
Artist: George Michael
Tenor Saxophonist: Steve Gregory
Careless Whisper by George Michael comes in at number 3 as no surprise to anyone!!!
(Saxophone solo starts at beginning of video link)
After the "Sexy Sax Man" further popularized this solo, it remains one of the most famous saxophone solos that we have on our list. The tenor saxophone sheet music here is a best seller that we offer on Musicnotes through the link above.
Can't You Hear Me Knocking Tenor Sax Sheet Music #10
Artist: The Rolling Stones
Tenor Saxophonist: Bobby Keys
(saxophone solo starts at 2:56)
This stealthy tenor sax solo is more difficult for a beginner tenor sax player to learn. The sheet music should make it a lot easier to perform.
Night Train Tenor Sax Sheet Music #9
Artist: Jimmy Forrest
Saxophone Player: Jimmy Forrest
(saxophone solo at 0:05)
This oddly famous tenor sax song found its way to the top of the charts. I'd honestly never heard it until I saw how high this tenor sax song was ranking in popularity.
Us And Them Tenor Sax Sheet Music #8
Artist: Pink Floyd
Tenor Saxophonist: Dick Parry
Us and Them starts with a velvety use of the lower register in this sax solo with an incredible Tenor sound thanks to sax player Dick Parry of Pink Floyd.
(saxophone solo at 1:05)
Pick Up The Pieces Tenor Sax Sheet Music #7
Artist: Average White Band
Tenor Saxophonist: Michael Brecker
The horn section of Pick Up The Pieces starts out this classic and Michael Brecker, a highly famous saxophonist knocks the Tenor Saxophone solo out of the park!
This is my exact Pick up The Pieces Tenor Sax Solo transcription available on MusicNotes.com where I am a Signature artist.
(saxophone solo at 2:12)
Baker Street Tenor Sax Sheet Music #6
Artist: Gerry Rafferty
Saxophone Player: Raphael Ravenscroft
(saxophone solo at 0:25)
Baker Street is one of the most popular saxophone songs that has a killer sax solo that everyone loves. It's not all that hard to learn and is truly iconic.
New York State Of Mind Tenor Sax Sheet Music #5
Artist: Billy Joel
Tenor Saxophonist: Richie Cannata
This legendary song by Billy Joel is one (1) of two (2) songs to make it to the list.
Billy can be proud that the iconic saxophonist in his group named Phil Woods is responsible for earning a top #11 place with New York State of Mind and a top #7 with Just The Way You Are on my list.
(saxophone solo at 3:16)
Just The Way You Are Tenor Sax Sheet Music #4
Artist: Billy Joel
Tenor Saxophonist: Phil Woods
(saxophone solo at 0:56)
Due to its popularity, I often receive this request to play this song on saxophone because it's one that everyone around the world can recognize! There's only a few phrases to learn for this tenor sax solo in the sheet music from Just The Way You Are by Billy Joel.
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree Tenor Sax Sheet Music #3
Artist: Brenda Lee
Saxophone Player: Boots Randolph
(saxophone solo at 1:00)
A perfect tenor sax solo for Christmastime. After hearing this song in "Home Alone" it's become a classic saxophone song for the holidays.
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Tenor Sax Sheet Music #2
Artist: Kenny G
Saxophone Player: Kenny G
It's nice how the music video in this Kenny G version of the song makes you feel like you're in the olden days with the black and white movie scenes throughout.
Love him or hate him, Kenny G brought Tenor and Soprano Saxophone music into my home growing up during the holidays, which helped me develop my ear for saxophone.
(saxophone solo at 0:14)
Smooth Operator Tenor Sax Sheet Music #1
Artist: Sade
Tenor Saxophonist: Stewart Matthewman
The Sax Solo in Smooth Operator played by Tenor Saxophonist Stewart Matthewman by Sade comes out as #1 on the charts.
I am actually surprised that this one made it to the top of the list and continues to outpace competition but the sales report does not lie.
(Music video begins with saxophone)
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P.S.
Ever since I went to Berklee College of Music, I worked diligently on transcribing as many excerpts of music that caught my interest. Eventually, I found Songs with Tenor Sax solos were worth my time to concentrate on and produce some of my best Tenor Saxophone sheet music work.
My primary instrument is Alto Saxophone, so I will make another posts about my highest selling Alto saxophone transcriptions.
For instance, another famous Alto Saxophone solo is Turn The Page by Bob Seger which is not listed here because that particular solo was played on an Alto Saxophone instead of a Tenor Saxophone.
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