Top 31 Best Selling Tenor Saxophone Solos Sheet Music
In the past 10 years, I have transcribed hundreds of saxophone solos for both Tenor and Alto Saxophone. Out of all my transcriptions of Tenor saxophone solos for sale, these 31 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 Solos 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, these famous Tenor Sax Solos are only of 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
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.
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
You May Be Right Tenor Sax Sheet Music #29
Artist: Billy Joel
Saxophone Player: Richie Cannata
On The Darkside Tenor Sax Sheet Music
Artist: John Cafferty and The Beaver Brown Band
Saxophone Player: Michael "Tunes" Antunes
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!!
Brown Sugar Tenor Sax Sheet Music #26
Artist: The Rolling Stones
Tenor Saxophonist: Bobby Keys
Bad To The Bone Tenor Sax Sheet Music #25
Artist: George Thorogood
Tenor Saxophonist: Hank "Hurricane" Carter
Too Hot Tenor Sax Sheet Music #24
Artist: Kool and the Gang
Saxophone Player: Ronald "Khalis" Bell
Misty Tenor Sax Sheet Music #23
Artist: Erroll Garner
Saxophone player: Kevin Busse
I Will Always Love You Tenor Sax Sheet Music #22
Artist: Whitney Houston
Turn The Page Tenor Sheet Music #21
Artist: Bob Seger
Saxophone Player: Alto Reed
Unchain My Heart Tenor Sax Sheet Music #20
Artist: Joe Cocker
Tenor Saxophonist: Lawrence Feldman
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.
Take 5 Tenor Sax Sheet Music #18
Artist: Dave Brubeck
Saxophone Player: Paul Desmond
Just The Two Of Us Tenor Sax Sheet Music #17
Artist: Bill Withers
Saxophone Player: Grover Washington Jr.
Maneater Tenor Sax Sheet Music #16
Artist: Daryl Hall and John Oates
Saxophone Player: Charles "Mr. Casual" DeChant
Scenes From An Italian Restaurant Tenor Sax Sheet Music #15
Artist: Billy Joel
Tenor Saxophonist: Richie Cannata
Money Tenor Sax Sheet Music #14
Artist: Pink Floyd
Tenor Saxophonist: Richard Parry
Mirror In The Bathroom Tenor Sax Sheet Music #13
Artist: The English Beat
Tenor Saxophonist: Lionel Augustus Martin "Saxa"
Miss You Tenor Sax Sheet Music #12
Artist: The Rolling Stones
Saxophone Player: Mel Collins
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!!!
Can't You Hear Me Knocking Tenor Sax Sheet Music #10
Artist: The Rolling Stones
Tenor Saxophonist: Bobby Keys
Night Train Tenor Sax Sheet Music #9
Artist: Jimmy Forrest
Saxophone Player: Jimmy Forrest
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.
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.
Baker Street Tenor Sax Sheet Music #6
Artist: Gerry Rafferty
Saxophone Player: Raphael Ravenscroft
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.
Just The Way You Are Tenor Sax Sheet Music #4
Artist: Billy Joel
Tenor Saxophonist: Phil Woods
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree Tenor Sax Sheet Music #3
Artist: Brenda Lee
Saxophone Player: Boots Randolph
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.
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.
Thank you for viewing my Top 20 Best Selling Tenor Saxophone Solos!
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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