Swinging Jazz: Piano: Instrumental Album

This superb introduction to solo Jazz Piano has been designed to help even relative beginners play in a variety of real jazz styles as soon as possible.As well as swing Easijazz covers Latin and rockstyles of Jazz Piano. WIth helpful demonstrations on the accompanying CD this unique book ofers an enjoyable varied introduction to the special skills that solo Jazz Piano demands.Begins with five-noteshapesCovers swing rock and Latin stylesGraduhally progresses through rhythm and range skillsLets you hear how each piece should sound on audio CD'I really want to express my own personaldelight in John's Easijazz book. He writes with such understanding of the idioms and the limitations within which he must compose for really young pianists while never watering down or compromising his own inimitablestyle.Such a generous impeccably presented selection of attractive well-varied and useful pieces in a whole range of genres - a brilliant book to be used as a repertoire resource a tutor a sight-reading book styleguide - or just for having fun at the piano!'John York - Pianist and Teacherwww.yorkpiano.co.uk'This book is ideal for developing coordination between the hands. As well as providing appealing shortpieces for a concert it would be perfect for the reluctant sight-reader to master hands-together playing.'Hilary Garrett Music Teacher Magazine

Jazz Piano Essentials includes a collection of riffs patterns and exercises as well as explanations of stylistic piano idioms such as stride walking bass rootless voicings rhythm changes blues swing bebop and others supported with transcriptions arrangements and solos based on standards. It also contains many intros and endings along with standard runs and fills. A unique compendium full of personal tips and secrets of jazz piano collected over a lifetime of study and performance. Classical musicians starting to investigate jazz or intermediate to advanced players wanting to enhance their skill set will find this book to be full of promise and absolutelyessential.

Jazz Piano Solos Series Volume 15-Solo arrangements with chord names of 20 swinging Latin standards: Agua De Beber; Call Me; Estate; The Girl from Ipanema; Meditation; Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars; Watch What Happens; Wave more!

The Associated Board's Jazz Piano series is a comprehensive introduction to the world of jazz. A pioneering set of publications and a rigorously planned syllabus provide the building blocks you need to play jazz with imagination understanding and style and to improvise effectively right from the start.Five books of graded pieces provide a wealth of jazz repertoire for you to play from the great African-American tradition to the vibrant dynamic and multicultural nature of jazz today. Throughout there is a huge range of styles: funky rock grooves up tempo swing tunes calypsos latin pieces jazz waltzes modal pieces bebop gospel etc. There are classic tunes by suchjazz greats as Miles Davis and Thelonius Monk in addition to the brand new pieces which have been specially commissioned from professional British jazz pianists and educators.Within each album there are 15 pieces presented in three categories - blues standards and contemporary jazz. Each piece provides a head which contains all the characteristic voicings phrasing and rhythmic patterns needed for a stylish performance. An improvised section follows where guideline pitches and left-hand voicings are given as a practical starting point for your own solos.These pieces will get you playing confidently and creatively.

The basic principles of blues piano explained for the intermediate-level pianist-The forerunner to the awarded-winning Exploring Jazz Piano books Improvising Blues Piano examines the harmonic rhythmic and melodic aspects of the blues assuming a basic competence of around grade 3.All styles are covered from the 1920s to the present from the early boogie pioneers via swing gospel jump-jive New Orleans Chicago and Kansas City schools to the more sophisticated jazz and funky blues of the current scene. Over 60 pieces including many original compositions by the author together with new arrangements of well-known standarts such as 'Ain't No Sunshine' 'Blueberry Hill' 'Blue Monk' 'Got My Mojo workin' 'Honky Tonk Train Blues' 'How Long Blues' 'Just aCloser Walk with Thee' 'Pine Top's Boogie Woogie' 'St Louis Blues' etc.' Authentic left-hand patterns and bass lines' Professional chord voicings blues scales licks and riffs' Co-ordination exercises for both hands' Suggested listeningEach chapter is graded within itself providing some challenging pieces towards the end. Improvising is encouraged at all stages with assignments giving ideas and guidance.The accompanying CD contains all the pieces including some play-along tracks performed by Tim Richards.A very useful and comprehensive survey of different blues styles. Tim's clear demonstrations on the accompanying CD make this the essential book for all aspiring blues pianists (Jools Holland)This book leaves any possible competition standing at the post. (Brian Priestley Jazzwise Magazine)I highly recommend the book. It's the best I've seen yet... Helpful features include a grat Cd by the London-based Richards who is a top-notch performer recording artist and educator. It's almost like having your own personal instructor. (Blues Review USA)The presentation is immaculate the method is logical and friendly. This book feels good... (MOJO)A brilliant new publication from Schott. Each chapter extends the player's harmonic knowledge and gives clear instructions how to progress... You learn not just how to play the blues but also its history and major exponents.

9 pieces for jazz piano-Jazz In Springtime is a stylish piano album which takes players on a musical tour of springtime presenting well-loved jazz standards such as April in Paris and Honeysuckle Rose alongside cool original compositions by celebrated jazz pianist Nikki Iles. The nine pieces present a variety of jazz styles including swing folk samba and contemporary drawing inspiration from the likes of Keith Jarrett Oscar Peterson Count Basie and Chick Corea. With fully notated rhythms grooves and improvisations Jazz in Springtime is the perfect collection for pianists looking for that authentic jazz sound. Ninearrangements and original pieces at intermediate level (Grades 4-7) Notated jazz solos accessible yet idiomatic Wide range of styles from swing to contemporary CD of full performances to help with interpretation Companion volume to Jazz On A Winter's Night (9780193365902) and Jazz On A Summer's Day (9780193379794). Up on the Hill is included in ABRSm Piano Grade 5 Syllabus 2017-2018

Fifteen exciting jazz piano arrangements of popular European nursery rhymes at an intermediate level. Several different styles are incorporated including Blues Boogie Latin and Swing ensuring the fun and surprise aspect is maintained throughout. Jazz satisfaction guaranteed. Titles include: 'Careful on that wall Humpty!' 'London con fuoco' 'Goose on the Loose' and 'Baa Baa Bluesy Sheep'.