ISBN 0571527469. Jazz.
This volume brings together Gershwin, Porter, Ellington and other legends of 20th Century Jazz. I Got Rhythm features ten absolute classics of jazz repertoire, idiomatically arranged for the intermediate (Grades 4-6) player.
Melody, lyrics and chord symbols are provided, offering opportunity for improvisation, with suggested solo phrases notated to aid the beginner. There is also a brief guide and biographical note for each song in the collection. In addition, the playalong CD comprises a live trio of piano, bass and drums for truly authentic performance.
Recorded Acc. Available.
'round Midnight Composed by Thelonious Monk, Bernard D. Hanighen, Cootie Williams
Body And Soul Composed by John Green; Lyrics by Robert Sour, Edward Heyman, Frank Eyton
Fascinating Rhythm Composed by George Gershwin; Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
I Could Write A Book Composed by Richard Rodgers; Lyrics by Lorenz Hart
I Got Rhythm Composed by George Gershwin; Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
In The Still Of The Night Composed by Cole Porter
Mood Indigo Composed by Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, Albany Bigard
Night And Day Composed by Cole Porter
Sophisticated Lady Additional credits Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, Mitchell Parish
They Can't Take That Away From Me Composed by George Gershwin; Lyrics by Ira Gershwin |