Jazz Masters For Piano

Artist Transcriptions for Piano-This volume in the Artist Transcriptions series features 15 authentic transcriptions of the performance of Rodgers and Hammerstein classics by jazz masters such as: Hank Jones (“Oh What a Beautiful Mornin'”) Oscar Peterson (“Younger Than Springtime”) Dick Hyman (“This Nearly Was Mine”) Red Garland (“We Kiss in a Shadow”) Monty Alexander (“Happy Talk”) Bill Evans (“It Might As Well Be Spring”) Dave Brubeck (“My Favorite Things”) and more! Includes recording credits.

Jazz Piano Solos Series Volume 4-18 classics from jazz masters of the '40s and '50s such as Charlie Parker Dizzy Gillespie Miles Davis Thelonious Monk Sonny Rollins Bud Powell Ella Fitzgerald and others. Tunes include: Anthropology · Au Privave · Billie's Bounce · Doxy · Half Nelson · In Walked Bud · Lady Bird · Lemon Drop · Manteca · Oleo · Ruby My Dear · Well You Needn't · Woodyn' You · and more.

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

An in-depth look at the styles of the masters featuring lessons music historical analysis and rare photos this book and CD set provides a complete overview of the techniques and styles popularized by 15 of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. All the best are here: from the early ragtime stylings of Ferdinand 'Jelly Roll' Morton to the classically inspired modal escapades of Bill Evans through the '70s jazz funk of Herbie Hancock.The accompanying CD contains 15 full-band tracks giving you the best all-round guide to the world of the Jazz Piano at its very best.

Eight Piano Etudes Inspired By The Masters-Jazz Etude Inspirations is a collection of eight original piano etudes inspired by some of the most important jazz pianists in history. Etudes in the style of legendary greats Oscar Peterson Duke Ellington McCoy Tyner Jelly Roll Morton Chick Corea Brad Mehldau Count Basie and Herbie Hancock will help students master some technical challenges posed by each artist's individual style. The performance notes include a biography practice tips and a list of significant recordings. Tunes include: Count on Me • Hand Battle • Jelly Roll Me Home • Minor Tyner • Oscar's Bounce • Pineapple Woman • Repeat After Me • Tears Falling on Still Water.Intermediate to Late Intermediate level.