Solos For Soprano Recorder - Collection 1 : These African-american and Jamaican melodies can be learned and played for a wide variety of reasons and occasions, stemming in part from the historical significance of the melodies in the development of gospel, jazz and other modern music, as well as sheer pleasure of playing little-known pieces composed as early as 1815. It is amazing how well these melodies fit the recorder. The solos are advanced for recorder. They provide excellent material.