The Joy Of 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

Jazzbag is a large collection of original Jazz style Piano solos by Jon Grier the composer of the popular Santa-Ma-Jazz.

A collection of jazzed-up Christmas carols by Jon Grier Santa-Ma-Jazz is filled with creative harmonizations rhythms and a merry measure of musical humour.

Level 2 Upper Elementary Level-Smart & Jazzy features original pieces by Wesley Schaum that motivate and appeal to students of all ages. Based on popular music of various genres including ragtime jazz blues and boogie. 11 Solos: At the Max - Big Beat - Bouncin' Beetle - Bugle Woogle - Cool School - Easy Come Easy Go - Empty Pocket Blues - Rockin' Rhythm - Go Man Go! - Solid Stomp - Swingin' Tiger.

Jazz Piano Solos Series Volume 11-This piano album contains solo jazz arrangements with chord names for 20 soulful tunes.

Late Elementary Piano Solo-Students explore speed with a jazzy two-hand gesture. Accented bass notes give rhythmic punch and the lively finish is sure to bring applause.

Classical melodies from piano opera and orchestral literature are revisited in this unique series. The arrangements feature jazz styles including ragtime and blues. Students who are familiar with some of these gems will enjoy their new settings while those playing them for the first time will become familiar with these wonderful melodies. Titles include: 'Hungarian Jazz Dance' 'Jazz Solo' 'June Blues' 'The Ragtime Farmer' 'Ragtime for Elise' 'Ragtime Minuet' 'Santa Lucia Rag' 'Solfegietto Jazz' and 'Venetian Blues'.

Note-for-note Piano transcription book from Vol. 41 'Body And Soul' - featuring Dan Haerle. A rich sampling of Dan’s marvelous comping over selected choruses of 10 timeless standards. Includes: Misty What’s New Teach Me Tonight Body And Soul Alone Together That’s All Time After Time and more!Why you should consider this and other Aebersold Piano voicing transcription books: Ever listen to a great jazz pianist and wonder 'what's he doing there?' Now you'll know! Here as never before is an opportunity to see real jazz Piano voicings and comping over real songs in real live musical settings. These historic books contain note-for-note transcriptions exactly as recorded of the exciting piano accompaniment from the World Famous Aebersold Play-A-Long series. Not just for pianists there are many ways for all musicians to use these wonderful musical tools: Pianists: First listen closely to the pianist on the respective Play-A-Long recording (sold separately). Next reading from the book play along with him imitating his style. Finally turn him off (using the special stereo separation on all of our CDs) and play along by yourself with the bass and drums. With the techniques learned you'll soon be improvising your own accompaniment!Non-Pianists: Horn players arrangers and vocalists can use these books like dictionaries to look up favorite voicings they've heard on a particular Play-A-Long track. Written clearly for two hands even the most novice pianist can play many sections of these books.Teachers/Educators: Give your combo piano students instant jazz voicings and harmonies over a variety of Standards and styles. As personal tools they will enhance your own understanding of voicings and voice movement and provide you with better skills for accompanying your students.