Melody instrument (in Bb, Eb, C) and piano

SKU: M7.AHW-1901

Composed by Charlie Parker. Sheet music. 31 pages. Charles Colin Corp. #AHW 1901. Published by Charles Colin Corp. (M7.AHW-1901).

The 'Charlie Parker Yardbird Originals' were originally published in 1954 by my dad, Dr. Charles Colin. In his memoir, 'Reflections II', he includes the colorful story of how it came to be that he met Charlie Parker and would publish this early work. Using most of Pop's lingo, here is a synopsis of that story: 'In the 40's - early 50's 'I' had eight studios on the second floor at 111 West 48th Street with several outstanding teachers. One of whom was Jimmy Abato who played bass clarinet with the Met. Between lessons, Jimmy relaxed at Jim and Andy's, a bar frequented by the top studio and recording artists where they would all meet for a few congenial moments in between sessions. One day Jimmy was chatting with Charlie Parker who confided that he was going through difficult times and was looking for a way to earn some cash. Jimmy, knowing that pop was into music publishing, suggested that Parker and he meet with the idea that he write a few Be Bop tunes that could be printed in book form. Even though Bebop was not yet in the mainstream or necessarily accepted by the music world, pop had great admiration and confidence in 'Charlie Parker' and was willing to make the considerable investment.' Each of the 5 tunes is presented here transposed into B-flat, C, and E-flat, alongside a piano accompaniment. Take a look at the sample pages to the left and then click above to get a physical copy sent directly to your door.

Melody instruments

SKU: M7.AHW-1605

Composed by David Baker. Sheet music. Performance book, treble clef. Charles Colin Corp. #AHW 1605. Published by Charles Colin Corp. (M7.AHW-1605).

English.

Hundred s of patterns indicative of the Bebop style constructed over II/V's. Each pattern starts on a different scale degree.

SKU: M7.AHW-1630

For all instruments. Composed by Walter Stuart. Sheet music. Method. 39 pages. Charles Colin Corp. #AHW 1630. Published by Charles Colin Corp. (M7.AHW-1630).

English.

In this book, Walter Stuart presents a system of how to piece together an unlimited amount of jazz choruses. The accent is on utmost simplicity. This book is designed for wide appeal, for it is directed not only towards the ambitious music student and the professional instrumentalist, but the arranger as well. NO SPECIAL TRAINING REQUIRED This collection of 1080 JAZZ PHRASES has the similarity and simplicity of o jig-saw puzzle. Assembled here within the foregoing text, the Stuart's system reveals the key to an unlimited amount of smooth flowing and professional sounding choruses.

Melody instruments

SKU: M7.AHW-1618

Composed by Gaston Dufresne. Arranged by Roger Voisin. Sheet music. Performance book. Charles Colin Corp. #AHW 1618. Published by Charles Colin Corp. (M7.AHW-1618).

English.

Develop Sight Reading complete, Volumes 1 and 2 are an established sight-reading method for all musicians. Technical in nature, it is indispensable for it stimulates, coordinates and stabilizes one's mental and physical reflexes. The studies are arranged in order of difficulty and designed to develop in the player a facility for dealing - at sight- with chromatic, intervallic, rhythmic and metric complexities. Volume 1 is on an intermediate level, while Volume 2 is advanced. Many of the studies are annotated by the author to aid the player in dealing with this musical but challenging material.