Exploring Jazz

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

Par CAPONE PHIL. Perfect for the beginner guitarist who wants to learn more about jazz, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the world of Jazz Guitar. Author Phil Capone explains jazz harmony in a clear and accessible style, from simple chord changes through to the II-V-I progression, turnarounds and other classic jazz sequences. Building steadily throughout the book, you'll learn authentic jazz voicings and accompaniment styles, as well as vital jazz theory. Packed with practical advice on getting to grips with improvisation, 'Exploring Jazz Guitar' unlocks the secrets of jazz harmony, allowing you to construct authentic jazz solos. Complete with accompanying audio download files containing demonstration solos and live jazz backing tracks. / Date parution : 2022-02-26/ Etude / Guitare

Exploring Jazz Piano permet aux musiciens de niveau intermédiaire à avancé de développer au fur et à mesure leur potentiel technique. Cette approche, unique en son genre, nous vient de l'auteur du célèbre Improvising Blues Piano (ED 12504). Il présente ici un large éventail de pièces invitant à une analyse pratique de l'harmonie et de l'improvisation. Le volume contient tout ce qu'il vous faut pour devenir un professionnel du jazz. Tout y est en effet expliqué dès les premiers pas. Le livre est accompagné de pistes audio, qui comprennent à la fois toutes les pièces et les pistes d'accompagnement ; une chance à ne pas rater de jouer avec des professionnels. En résumé, il s'agit : -d'améliorer sa propre technique autant musicale que rythmique -d'apprendre les différents styles du jazz - d'améliorer son talent d'improvisation -d'exécuter brillamment un morceau de jazz -d'intégrer un jazz bandPages : 256Niveau : moyen - avancéLangue : English / Piano / Schott

Récompensé par le prestigieux Music Industries Association Award en 2006 pour la meilleure publication pop, Exploring Jazz Piano de Tim Richards était la suite tant attendue de son célèbre Improvising Blues Piano, également publié par Schott. Le niveau général est un peu plus élevé et conviendrait aux pianistes de niveau 4 et plus. Le livre se présente en deux volumes, comprenant pas moins de 56 pièces originales de l'auteur, ainsi que des arrangements spéciaux de 24 standards allant de Autumn Leaves et Summertime à Straight No Chaser et Coltrane's Impressions. / Piano / Schott

15 Pieces For Solo Piano-From the bestselling author of Improvising Blues Piano Exploring Jazz Piano 1 & 2 and Exploring Latin Piano comes a collection of new Jazz Latin and contemporary repertoire for solo piano. This collection is aimed at pianists looking to explore these styles in more depth or those looking to expand their musical horizons – an ideal accompaniment to other Tim Richards publications.  Original pieces by Tim Richards as well as new arrangements of standards by three of the most iconic composers in jazz: Thelonious Monk Duke Ellington and Charlie Parker Notes on interpretation technique theory and performance Recordings of allpieces played by Tim are included Most pieces include fully notated improvisations Chord symbols are provided to encourage you to play your own solos too. Easy pieces at the beginning of the book give way to more challenging ones later on suitable for intermediate to advanced players.

Portraits In Jazz is a selection of twelve pieces by Valerie Capers which draws on a variety of jazz styles associated with famous artists including Duke Ellington Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald.The pieces are simple yet delightful and this volume presents a refreshing approach to exploring jazz while improving your piano technique. This volume is perfect for intermediate standard players (approximately Grades 4-5) of any age and includes a CD with performances by the composer.Valerie CapersDr Valerie Capers received her early schooling at the New York Institute for the Education of the Blind and is agraduate of the Juilliard School of Music. She is equally at home in jazz and classical idioms and as a performer appeared with artists such as Dizzy Gillespie Ray Brown Wynton Marsalis and Paquita D'Rivera. She is probably best known as an innovative educator.

Exploring a wealth of overlapping instrumental colors this very delicate and superbly orchestrated setting made its first appearance recorded by Diana Krall. A study in tension and release there is a haunting quality that helps make this a stunningly beautiful arrangement and clearly shows why John Clayton is one of the premier writers in the business today. (Alto Saxes double on Clarinet and Bari. Sax doubles Bass Clarinet)

Etudes and Familiar Chord Progressions for Two Guitars. Par FISCHER TIM / FLYNN WILLIAM. Jazz Guitar Duets takes you on an exploration of the entire range of the fretboard through 10 duets over standard jazz progressions. Each duet is written in standard notation and is accompanied by audio recordings and in-depth analysis. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Recueil / Guitare Jazz ou 2 Guitares

This monster chart from John Clayton was written specifically for his clinic presentation at the IAJE convention where it was rehearsed and premiered in January 2005. After the rhythm section sets the tone the trumpets state thefirst “calling” then pass it along to the rest of the ensemble. This amazing composition grows organically throughout as tension and release points are explored and the final climax is realized through a layeringeffect from section to section.