Bill Evans: 19 Arrangements For Solo Piano

The artistry of Bill Evans a collection of pieces arranged for solo piano. Transcriptions by Pascal Wetzel. Includes Alfie A Time For Love and You Must Believe In Spring.

Les arrangements de Paul Johnston de ces normes merveilleux incorporent des éléments stylistiques de quelques-uns des grands pianistes de ces 60 dernières années, y compris Bud Powell, Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett et autres. Chaque système comprend une section solo écrit-out, de sorte que même les pianistes non-jazz se sentiront comme s'ils étaient improvisation. / Piano

Jazz on a Summer's Day is a unique collection of stylish jazz arrangements and original compositions for solo piano. It conveys the many sides of summer through swing blues samba calypso and folk and draws inspiration from jazz artists including Oscar Peterson Bill Evans Grover Washington Jr and Sonny Rollins. The author's credentials as a celebrated jazz pianist and composer guarantee a perfect introduction to jazz and to sounding like the best.Nine arrangements and original pieces at intermediate level (Grades 5-8)Notated jazz solos accessible yet idiomaticWide range of styles from swing standards tocontemporaryIncludes a piano duet-a sizzling jazz-sambaCD of full performances to help with interpretation and backing tracks for the duetA companion volume to Jazz on a Winter's Night (9780193365902)

Awarded the prestigious Music Industries Association Award in 2006 for Best Pop Publication Tim Richards' Exploring Jazz Piano was the long-awaited follow-up to his acclaimed Improvising Blues Piano also published by Schott. The overall level is somewhat higher and would suit pianists of Grade 4 standard and above. The book comes in two volumes comprising no less than 56 original pieces by the author together with special arrangements of 24 standards ranging from Autumn Leaves and Summertime to Straight No Chaser and Coltrane's Impressions.The two volumes also contain over 800 musical examples a veritable treasury of styles and techniques for the aspiring jazzpianist and refers to the work of Erroll Garner Art Tatum Duke Ellington Thelonious Monk Bud Powell Horace Silver Hampton Hawes Red Garland Wynton Kelly Bill Evans George Shearing Oscar Peterson Chick Corea McCoy Tyner and many others. Each volume has its own CD containing between them performances of all 80 pieces played by Tim alone or with his current trio of Dominic Howles (bass) and Matt Home (drums). Play-along tracks are also included in which the piano is panned to one speaker providing rhythm section accompaniment if desired by turning the amplifier's balance control. Copious examples of improvisation are accompanied by numerous assignments with guidance to hand on every page. The package is beautifully illustrated with many full-page photographs of piano masters past and present informative mini biographies and a comprehensive suggested listening section. The practical covered spiral binding protects the books as well as enabling them to lie flat on the music stand.Exploring Jazz Piano fills a vacuum in jazz piano instruction its comprehensive syllabus taking the reader from first principles in Vol. 1 to professional level in Vol. 2. Any student of jazz piano piano teacher or performing musician dipping into either volume will be rewarded with a wealth of ideas and practical information to keep them occupied for many

This unique folio provides piano transcriptions and performance notes from two classic jazz compositions: Waltz for Debby and Very Early. Artist Transcriptions are authentic, note-for-note transcriptions of the hottest wind, electronic, guitar and keyboard artists. These outstanding, accurate arrangements are in an easy-to-read format which includes all essential lines. Artist Transcriptions can be used to perform, sequence or reference.

Le CD contient des démos sur la façon dont les morceaux doivent être joués. Les parties solo sont isolées sur un côté du mixe stéréo : ainsi vous pouvez les écouter seules ou les arranger pour un boeuf avec l'orchestre. Les parties demandant une attention particulière sont jouées en démo ralentie.

11 Christmas classics-Violin Jazz On A Winter's Night features 11 Christmas classics arranged for violinists at an intermediate level (Grades 4-7) by Nikki Iles.The pieces in this collection cover a wide range of styles from swing to contemporary and draw influence from some of the greatest jazz musicians of all time including Frank Sinatra Bill Evans Vince Mendoza and Diana Krall.While paying homage to American Christmas jazz Violin Jazz On A Winter's Night also reflects a European tradition and includes stylish swinging arrangements of time-honoured classics such as In The Bleak Mid-Winter.Rhythm embellishment grooves and solos are all carefully notated and the expertise of the arranger a celebrated jazz musician and composer guarantees an authentic jazz sound.This book comes complete with a CD of full performances and backing tracks recorded by violinist Ros Stephen and Nikki Iles to help with interpretation and feel.

Noted jazz pianist, composer, recording artist and educator Andy LaVerne has drawn from his decades of experience playing with master musicians from Getz to Lovano to create this comprehensive compendium of contemporary moving voicings. Quartal, quintal, drop 2, dominant 7b9/diminished, triadic, whole tone and chromatic performance proven voicings pioneered by McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Andy himself are presented and fleshed out in all twelve keys. This book picks up where others leave off, enabling you to replace static chords with voicings that move melodically, dramatically, and gracefully over the entire range of the keyboard. Firmly rooted in contemporary jazz theory, the emphasis is on practical performance applications. Andy ties it all together with illustrations of comping choruses for five standard jazz tunes. Chords in Motion satisfies a long awaited need in actual comping situations, and shows you how to move chords through varying harmonic rhythms. FINALLY ? a book that gives you moving voicings, and sets them in motion in all twelve keys. Chords in Motion is a valuable resource for all keyboardists, arrangers, and instrumentalists. Activate, animate, and energize your comping with this encyclopedic volume. 156 pages, spiral bound for easy opening. Andy carries the flame of jazz piano tradition and just great music. He always inspires me. Chick Corea This is a great book! I am going to sit down and play through this!! I am always telling my non-piano playing students how important it is to work with (and internalize) the sounds that we live with all our lives as Jazz musicians. Coltrane spent years sitting at the piano and so should all of us!!! John Patitucci Berklee College of Music One thing about Andy?he is complete as can be and has been consistently so for years in both his teaching materials and playing. He is completely knowledgeable in such a way that when I play with him, I know he KNOWS!! Plus he is one of the smoothest and polished of players around. Great book?encyclopedic in content. Dave Liebman Founder, Artistic Director, International Association of Schools of Jazz (IASJ) I've played and recorded with Andy LaVerne many times over the years and in many different settings and he's always come up with the hippest, most interesting chords in the most musical way! His way of playing and looking at chords inspires me as a drummer and his rhythm section partner to play things that are in turn inspiring to the rest of the band. This book, helps musicians, understand, in a clear thoughtful presentation, how to go about getting this together. Billy Drummond Jazz Drummer, Educator, Juilliard, NYU Chords in Motion is an outstanding and comprehensive guide by Andy LaVerne, whose encyclopedic knowledge, decades of experience and brilliance as a performer and educator make this an invaluable handbook of modern jazz piano harmony. Its user-friendly, intelligent design enables musicians to expand their harmonic palette and potentially transform their playing, writing and arranging. Chords in Motion is an invaluable contribution to jazz musicians! Lynne Arriale Jazz Pianist, Composer, Educator, Associate Professor of Jazz Piano, Director of Small Ensembles, University of North Florida Chords in Motion is exactly the book I'd expect from Andy LaVerne. It's clear, openhearted and inspiring, as has been every conversation I've had with Andy over the years. Long a fan of his playing, I have enjoyed this look behind the curtain at how Andy LaVerne formulated his signature style. One other thing -- any pianist, no matter his/her approach, will gain insight into what will surely be new and exciting musical directions. Pete Malinverni Jazz Pianist, Educator, Director of Jazz Studies, SUNY Purchase College Conservatory of Music What a great resource for expanding the harmonic palette! Chords in Motion is a must have for the aspiring young jazz pianist as well as the seasoned veteran. Another winner from Andy! Paul Schmeling Jazz Pianist, Educator, Chair Emeritus, Piano Department, Berklee College of Music In Chords in Motion, I recognize chords and sounds that have inspired me to compose and play: harmony from the music of Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and McCoy Tyner. This book is well organized, and from the beginning gets you playing. Each chord structure is explained and developed. There is plenty to practice. I especially like the exercises using contrary motion, arpeggiation

15 tunes that reflect the breadth and diversity of jazz from the great African-American tradition to the vibrant and multicultural sounds of jazz today. Arrangements by jazz arrangers are carefully researched and designed to accommodate teacher and pupil alike. An approach that encourages playing by ear. Includes â??Minus-oneâ?? rhythm-section tracks and full performances recorded by top jazz musicians. Written-out piano score and sections for improvised solos with notated guideline pitches to get you started. Background information including suggestions for further listening.