Eric Baumgartner: Jazz Piano Basics - Book 1: Piano: Instrumental Tutor

This exciting collection includes six of Eric Baumgartner's favorite pieces through the years as well as two brand new solos composed especially for this series.Eric Baumgartner is a composer arranger teacher and performer. He holds Jazz degrees from Berklee College of Music in Boston and DePaul University in Chicago. Eric is author of the popular Jazzabilities and Jazz Connection series and is the MIDI orchestrator for several Willis publications including the Teaching Little Fingers to Play series as well as Popular Piano Solos. He has conducted workshops on Jazz teaching techniques inboth the United States and Australia.

A Logical Method for Enhancing Your Jazzabilities-Book 2 of a two-volume series that presents the fundamentals of jazz in a logical and accessible way primarily through short progressive exercises. Ideal for classically-trained pianists in traditional lessons who may be a little cautious to learn jazz as well as for players simply wishing to expand their existing “jazzabilities”! Book 2 explores concepts in greater depth and introduces the most important aspects of jazz theory in a style that's easy to grasp. Also useful for pianists interested in participating in a school jazz program. The online audio tracks are indispensable to the series in particular the fun and practical Q&A improv exercises.The book features 7 fully-fleshed original pieces: Jersey Jump • Beale Street Boogie • Bayou Blues • The Mississippi Magpie Rag • New Orleans Nocturne • South Side Stomp • Monkin' the Blues.

This series explores the exciting and ever-changing world of Jazz showcasing the wide range of styles that have been influenced by Jazz including Rock'n'Roll Blues Calypso and Latin American music.Designed to be used in tandem with the Jazzabilities series Jazz Connection boasts nine inspiring solos for the Piano student rich in the rhythmic and melodic twists and turns that characterise the best in Jazz playing. Each solo explores a different style providing lots of experience and practice with the support of an audio CD that features both slow and quicker versions.

2nd Edition Mid-Intermediate Level. This 2nd edition features 12 traditional Christmas favorites that have been transformed into exciting jazz/blues/swing style pieces. It is not essential for the performer to have previous jazz experience; no sections require improvisation. However, even experienced jazzers and professional musicians will find this collection accessible and playable! Song titles: Angels We Have Heard on High · Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella · Coventry Carol · Deck the Hall · God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen · Good King Wenceslas · Here We Come A-Caroling · Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring · Jingle Bells · March · O Christmas Tree · Ukrainian Bell Carol.

Six classical favorites written with an original jazz twist Spinning Song is a particular favourite. The excellent orchestrated backing tracks are an added treat!