Many clarinetists would like to try a little jazz. This book contains a collection of melodic playable jazz and modern themes for clarinet with piano / keyboard accompaniment. Most pieces contain a theme and an 'ad lib' chorus. A suggested 'ad lib' is written but the students may like to improvise their own. After practising the clarinet part get together with a piano student - the result could surprise you!

Selected titles in popular styles-Get your Clarinet playing to really swing with this collection of Jazz solos! James Rae presents a set of 8 sizzling Jazz tunes in a wide variety of styles to guide you through your first steps into this exciting playing style. The pieces range from Cool Blues ballads and Country Blues shuffles to a drifting Blues Waltz and a riotous up-tempo Swing. All syncopations and unusual phrasings are introduced gradually and the key signatures have been kept very simple making this ideal for the early-intermediate player. All pieces include a full Piano accompaniment.

A collection of pieces suitable for players grade 2 to 5. Arranged for Clarinet and Piano.

Six jazzy rock numbers with piano accompaniments. Optional recorded accompaniments are available with the acompanying CD. Three of the tunes in the collection also have extended versions for improvising.