SKU: HH.HH597-SOL

ISBN 9790708213123.

After the positive reviews of Animal Jazz, the composer was encouraged to write a sequel of pieces that would provide more of a challenge to the player, using diverse key signatures, a wider use of the piano keyboard range and more complex rhythms. Diving into musical genres from around the world I've come up with this colourful and eclectic collection, where you can find influences from blues, jump jive, ragtime, latin, disco, funk and classical music. In Who’s Harry, we’re transported to Africa with an afrobeat groove, reportedly invented by Tony Allen, the Nigerian drummer with Fela Kuti·s band. Jump Jive Jellyfish, as the title suggests, has a lively jump jive feel. The well-known Cuban dance style of Cha-cha-cha is gracefully danced by the Chickens, while our Penguins are enjoying a parade with a ragtime flavour. In Brazil, the Alpacas are holidaying and dancing to a jazz-style samba.

SKU: KJ.WP1210

ISBN 9780849799075.

Piano students are sure to be engaged by these nine adventurous and highly diverse solos. Common meters and key signatures are included. Playful pieces in 6/8 time include Happy-Go-Lucky and Folklore and Fairytales. Two ballads (Reminiscing and Floating on the Breeze) contrast with a graceful waltz (Dancing Under the Stars) and the impressionistic Sparkling Snow. A lively show- piece (The Wild Ride) and two syncopated works reminiscent of ragtime (Spicy! and Uptown) round out this attractive set.