SKU: BT.DHP-1084516-400
ISBN 9789043130134. 9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
The compositions of George Gershwin have a special place in jazz music. Every professional jazz musician knows the Gershwin songs. Although composed long ago - in the first half of the previous century - they remain ever popular. Simply because of the genius of the melodies, rhythms, and texts, the Gershwin tunes have transcended their original conception and are still extremely popular. In his own characteristic manner, Rik Elings has arranged these Gershwin melodies in a contemporary and interesting fashion. Everyone - amateur musicians, students of jazz, and audiences alike - will take pleasure in Elingâ??s inspiring exploration of the Gershwin oeuvre. Enjoy!Wer Jazz spielen will, kommt an Gershwin nicht vorbei! Für dieses Buch wählte Rik Elings die Juwelenâ?? aus dem Gershwin-Repertoire aus und bearbeitete sie in moderner Weise. Auf der CD sind sowohl komplette Demoversionen aller Titel als auch die Begleitungen zum Mitspielen enthalten. George Gershwin occupe une place particulière dans lâ??univers du jazz. Pour réaliser ce recueil, Rik Elings a réunit onze des plus beaux joyaux du répertoire de Gershwin. Les arrangements sont originaux, modernes et motivants. George Gerswhin occupa un posto particolare nell'universo del jazz. Per realizzare questa pubblicazione, Rik Elings ha riunito i gioielli del repertorio di Gershwin. Gli arrangiamenti sono originali, moderni e motivanti. Strumentisti e pubblico saranno coinvolti nell' esecuzione e nell'ascolto delle opere di George Gerswhin. Il CD propone una versione integrale di ogni brano, come anche una versione con il solo accompagnamento.
SKU: BT.DHP-1084468-070
ISBN 9789043129398. 9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
The American composer George Gershwin (1898-1937) wrote the energetic song I Got Rhythm, with lyrics by his brother Ira Gershwin, in 1930 for the musical Girl Crazy. The story of Girl Crazy takes place in the theatre world of the 1930s. The Gaiety Theater in Deadrock, Nevada, is practically bankrupt, but the rich banker’s son Bobby Child turns things around. His passion for the theatre leads to the customary love vicissitudes and comical intricacies - and a new successful show.I Got Rhythm, now a jazz standard, has been performed over the years by numerous famous and not-so-famous artists. The chord scheme has become so well-known that it has been named rhythm changes, and is oftenused by jazz musicians. Der amerikanische Komponist George Gershwin schrieb diesen schwungvollen Titel im Jahre 1930 für das Musical Girl Crazy. Das hier verwendete Akkordschema wurde unter dem Namen Rhythm Changes sehr bekannt und oft zitiert. Coen Wolfgram bearbeitete den Jazz-Standard für zwei Trompeten, Horn und Posaune. Questo arrangiamento vi permetter di chiudere in bellezza un vostro concerto con uno spumeggiante bis.
SKU: HL.400136
ISBN 1596154659. UPC: 884088203658. 9.25x12.25 inches.
Performed by George Roberts, trombone Accompaniment: The MMO OrchestraRelive the era of the big bands with this album of beautiful ballads arranged for solo trombone and orchestra. You'll thrill to the great George Roberts as he demonstrates these arrangements – then try them yourself and take a trip back to heaven! Includes a high-quality printed music score; and a compact disc with complete versions (with soloist) followed by the orchestral accompaniments to each piece, minus the soloist.
SKU: CY.CC2862
Swanee is a popular song written by George Gershwin in 1919, most often associated with the singer Al Jolson. Supposedly written in 10 minutes, it is partly a parody of Stephen Foster's Old Folks at Home. Once Jolson added it to his show Sinbad the song took off and became a hit, the biggest of Gershwin's career.Dave Machell, a top UK arranger and composer has cleverly arranged this 4-minute brass quintet work for advanced performers.
