From Rio to Red Square Mike Mower's Musical Postcards features ten captivating pieces in
different musical styles from around the world. Experience the thrill of Puerto Rican salsa
the magic of an Irish reel the romance of French café music and much more ...Available in
editions for alto saxophone flute clarinet trumpet and violin each book contains melody
lines with chord symbols to aid improvisation.Every piece is brought to life with a postcard of
essential background information and playing tips. A book of keyboard accompaniments is
available separately.Spectacular and authentic audio performances and backing tracks of every
piece played by bands and musicians from all ten countries are available online. A professional
musician for 40 years Mike Mower has played in orchestras big bands chamber ensembles shows
jazz bands and recording sessions around the world in classical jazz Latin and rock styles
on flutes saxophones and clarinets. He has written concertos for international solo artists
and orchestras and concert music for ensembles of all sizes - in addition to composing
arranging and producing TV themes and commercial music albums.His fun but challenging
educational music has been enjoyed by a generation of younger players. The Musical Postcards
and Junior Musical Postcards series (with accompaniment by some international recording artists
too famous to mention!) celebrates authentic music genres from all over the
globe.Instrumentation:flute
