Piano Solos. 24 Tunes-The Duke'S Own Style.. Par ELLINGTON DUKE. WBT Piano0024 / Jazz / Recueil / Piano

An essential collection of great jazz classics as originally performed by the Duke Ellington Orchestra newly arranged for piano. Includes 'Caravan' 'Take The 'A' Train' 'In A Sentimental Mood' and 'Perdido'.

Two dozen tunes in the Duke's own style. Includes: I'm Nobody's Baby * I'll See You in My Dreams * I Cried for You * At Sundown * You Are My Lucky Star.

15 Pieces For Solo Piano-From the bestselling author of Improvising Blues Piano Exploring Jazz Piano 1 & 2 and Exploring Latin Piano comes a collection of new Jazz Latin and contemporary repertoire for solo piano. This collection is aimed at pianists looking to explore these styles in more depth or those looking to expand their musical horizons – an ideal accompaniment to other Tim Richards publications.  Original pieces by Tim Richards as well as new arrangements of standards by three of the most iconic composers in jazz: Thelonious Monk Duke Ellington and Charlie Parker Notes on interpretation technique theory and performance Recordings of allpieces played by Tim are included Most pieces include fully notated improvisations Chord symbols are provided to encourage you to play your own solos too. Easy pieces at the beginning of the book give way to more challenging ones later on suitable for intermediate to advanced players.

Many of the songs in this jazz piano collection have been transcribed from famous recorded versions played by the composer or the artist who first made them well-known. This varied list of jazz piano interpretations includesBill Evans's versions of “My Favorite Things” and “Waltz for Debby” as well as Keith Jarrett's “Be My Love” and Duke Ellington's “Retrospection.” With over 60 song arrangements thisis a one-volume library of piano jazz classics that you will want to play perfect and perform for years to come!

If you?re a jazz singer or instrumentalist and don?t already have basic skills in jazz piano: now is the time! Piano skills are the gateway to understanding chords and progressions, checking lead sheets for accuracy, learning new tunes, arranging, writing your own tunes, becoming a better improviser and so on. This book outlines an easy step-by-step process that makes learning basic jazz piano easy and fun! A Foggy Day (In London Town) George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist) A Time for Love (from An American Dream) Paul Francis Webster (lyricist); Johnny Mandel (composer) Ain't Misbehavin' (from Ain't Misbehavin') Fats Waller (composer); Andy Razaf (lyricist); Harry Brooks (composer) Alone Together Arthur Schwartz (composer); Howard Dietz (lyricist) Blues in the Night Harold Arlen (composer); Johnny Mercer (lyricist) East of the Sun (And West of the Moon) Brooks Bowman (composer) Embraceable You (from Girl Crazy) George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist) Emily Johnny Mandel (composer); Johnny Mercer (lyricist) Gentle Rain Luiz Bonfa (composer); Matt Dubey (lyricist) I Got Rhythm George Gershwin (composer); Ira Gershwin (lyricist) It Never Entered My Mind (from Higher and Higher) Lorenz Hart (lyricist); Richard Rodgers (composer) My Funny Valentine (from Babes in Arms) Lorenz Hart (lyricist); Richard Rodgers (composer) Prelude to a Kiss Irving Gordon (lyricist); Duke Ellington (composer); Irving Mills (lyricist) Secret Love (from Calamity Jane) Paul Francis Webster (lyricist); Sammy Fain (composer) Since I Fell for You Buddy Johnson (composer) The Lady Is a Tramp (from Babes in Arms) Lorenz Hart (lyricist); Richard Rodgers (composer) The Shadow of Your Smile (from The Sandpiper) Paul Francis Webster (lyricist); Johnny Mandel (composer) What Is This Thing Called Love? (from Wake Up and Dream) Cole Porter (composer) You Go to My Head Haven Gillespie (lyricist); J. Fred Coots (composer) You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To (from Something to Shout About) Cole Porter (composer)

This unique collection comes from original magazine sheet music from the heyday of the big bands. Bill Irwin shares his collection of music from legends of the genre (Art Tatum, Nat 'King? Cole, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Error Garner, Fats Waller, Alec Templeton, etc.) as well as other lesser-known but influential pianists such as Milt Buckner, Buddy Cole, Pete Johnson, Mel Powell, Gohnny Guarnieri, and more. Irwin includes an analysis of each piece, with musical insights to the style and techniques used. Anyone interested in playing big band styles and following the development of popular piano playing will be fascinated by this look back in time. / Piano

Additional books to complement the tutor for adults and young people Play the Piano! Levels 1 & 2 are now available providing specially arranged favourite pieces in keeping with the technical level attained by the end of each course book. Whilst still under Mike's guiding hand here is the chance for players to explore and enjoy more beautiful music in a variety of styles confident that the technical levels are within their capabilities. Includes popular classics by Purcell Handel Bach Mozart Grieg Humperdinck Schumann Chopin Rimsky-Korsakov Brahms Elgar and more. Also included are traditional folksong favourites along with selections of Jazzy Latin and Ragtimepieces by Scott Joplin Mike Cornick and Duke Ellington.

Gifted composer pianist and arranger Billy Strayhorn is best known for his successful collaboration with Duke Ellington lasting nearly three decades. This collection explores his influences techniques and stylistic traits explained through musical examples so players can gain a more complete portrait of this essential jazz artist.Analyzes the form rhythm melody harmony and lyrics of: Chelsea Bridge; A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing; Lush Life; Passion Flower and Take the 'A' Train with piano/vocal arrangements and explorations of each tune's interpretations by famous artists.

Constant Lambert was greatly influenced by the music of the great Duke Ellington and in particular by Florence Mills star of the interracial revue From Dover Street to Dixie and of her own all-black revue Blackbird. Upon heruntimely early death in 1927 Lambert was moved to write this Elegiac Blues For Piano in her memory.Constant Lambert composer and conductor was a child prodigy who began composing Orchestral works at a tender age and establishedhimself quickly as a major talent of British music just after the First World War. Over time he became involved in the world of ballet conducting at Sadler’s Wells becoming Music Director of the Vic-Wells Ballet and as apopular Orchestral conductor on BBC Third Programme.

In the 5th volume of the series SCHOTT PIANO LOUNGE the arranger Carsten Gerlitz presents 18 standards from the great era of swing from Glenn Miller to Duke Ellington.

100 golden jazz standards arranged by greats such as Bill Evans, George Shearing, Art Tatum, Teddy Wilson, Dave Brubeck, Fats Waller, and Duke Ellington. Titles include: Blue Moon * C Jam Blues * Ebb Tide * I'm in the Mood for Love * Mood Indigo * Satin Doll * Take Five * Who's Sorry Now. Spiral-bound.