Par COROZINE VINCE. Designed to introduce the young intermediate-level pianist to playing the blues, Jazzin' the Blues presents fifteen original blues compositions in various keys, styles and grooves together with downloadable recordings of 40 of the 50 examples in the book. The audio tracks are presented both with and without the lead piano part, so the student can play along with a professional rhythm section which includes piano, vibraphone, alto flute, drums, and bass.Historical and performance notes are provided with each blues composition. The author enlisted the skills of jazz pianist Charlie Freeman in editing the book and providing fingering for both the treble and bass piano parts,making these pieces more accessible to novice players. If your knowledge of blues theory or terminology is lacking, this is the book for you! Author Vince Corozine thoroughly explores and demonstrates: blues and pentatonic scale theory, blue notes, grace notes, pedal-points, tremolos, trills, syncopation, anticipation, delayed beats, slash chords, boogie-woogie left-hand patterns, walking bass, stride piano style, straight eighths, swing eighths, passing tones, rolled chords, riffs, 'filler' chords, substitutions, and comping styles. This book also includes essential blues chord theory as well as tips on tasteful chord voicing presented in the context of accompanying a soloist (comping): in addition, the chord progressions represented by the written notation are carefully annotated in every example in the book. The Appendix includes helpful tips on comping, practice, and jazz soloing, plus a list of noteworthy jazz pianists, a key to chord symbols, and a glossary of jazz terms used in the book.If you are not a competent blues pianist when you first pick up this book, you will be by the time you complete it! Includes access to online audio. Designed to introduce the young intermediate-level pianist to playing the blues, Jazzin' the Blues presents fifteen original blues compositions in various keys, styles and grooves together with downloadable recordings of 40 ofthe 50 examples in the book. The audio tracks are presented both with and without the lead piano part, so the student can play along with a professional rhythm section which includes piano, vibraphone, alto flute, drums, andbass. Historical and performance notes are provided with each blues composition. The author enlisted the skills of jazz pianist Charlie Freeman in editing the book and providing fingering for both the treble and bass pianoparts, making these pieces more accessible to novice players. If your knowledge of blues theory or terminology is lacking, this is the book for you! Author Vince Corozine thoroughly explores and demonstrates: blues andpentatonic scale theory, blue notes, grace notes, pedal-points, tremolos, trills, syncopation, anticipation, delayed beats, slash chords, boogie-woogie left-hand patterns, walking bass, stride piano style, straight eighths, swingeighths, passing tones, rolled chords, riffs, 'filler' chords, substitutions, and comping styles. This book also includes essential blues chord theory as well as tips on tasteful chord voicing presented in the context ofaccompanying a soloist (comping) - in addition, the chord progressions represented by the written notation are carefully annotated in every example in the book. The Appendix includes helpful tips on comping, practice, and jazzsoloing, plus a list of noteworthy jazz pianists, a key to chord symbols, and a glossary of jazz terms used in the book. If you are not a competent blues pianist when you first pick up this book, you will be by the time youcomplete it! Includes access to online audio. / Jazz / Etude / Piano

Jazzin' About Standards presents favourite jazz songs, especially arranged by Pam Wedgwood for intermediate level pianists. The selection also includes fun original pieces written by Pam, and a complete CD of performances - altogether an unmissable collection of jazz! / Piano

Intermediate/Advanced. Don't leave home without knowing these 11 essential standards by one of America's greatest composers. Jerome Kern's style of composing (fresh, flowing harmonies and memorable, lyrical melodies) caught the attention of Jazz players in the 40s and 50s and still inspires thousands of new musicians every day. These Jazz Classics presented here are generally considered Kern's finest work. Lyrics included.Rhythm Section: Hal Galper (p); John Goldsby (b); Steve Davis (d)Includes:# The Song Is You# Yesterdays# I'm Old Fashioned# Why Do I Love You# Dearly Beloved# Pick Yourself Up# The Way You Look Tonight# Smoke Gets In Your Eyes# Long Ago And Far Away# I've Told Ev'ry Little Star# All The Things You Are

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER / PILLING T.. The Jazz Sessions Series is a tremendous collection of Jazz standards, classics and original material by contemporary composers Alexander L'Estrange and Tom Pilling. Each book is dedicated to a particular instrument but they are all able to work in conjunction with each other in ensembles and Jazz bands, providing an exciting and enjoyable repertoire. A professionally recorded CD accompanies each book and contains play-along backing tracks as a substitute for real life musicians. This allows for practice at an individual's preferred pace and enables students to get an authentic feel of the style. One of the main purposes of Jazz Sessions is help encourage and develop improvisational skills with a full written solo on one page and an alternative, extended version for improvising. A great introduction to experimentation and ideal preparation for ABRSM exams. Reflects a variety of Jazz styles including swing, Latin, gospel and blues. Backing Tracks give opportunity for confident and atmospheric performance. Carefully tailored for intermediate musicians. / Niveau : Assez Facile / Jazz / Recueil / Piano

The Jazz Sessions Series is a tremendous collection of Jazz standards, classics and original material by contemporary composers Alexander L'Estrange and Tom Pilling. Each book is dedicated to a particular instrument but they are all able to work in conjunction with each other in ensembles and Jazz bands, providing an exciting and enjoyable repertoire. A professionally recorded CD accompanies each book and contains play-along backing tracks as a substitute for real life musicians. This allows for practice at an individual's preferred pace and enables students to get an authentic feel of the style. One of the main purposes of Jazz Sessions is help encourage and develop improvisational skills with a full written solo on one page and an alternative, extended version for improvising. A great introduction to experimentation and ideal preparation for ABRSM exams. Reflects a variety of Jazz styles including swing, Latin, gospel and blues. Backing Tracks give opportunity for confident and atmospheric performance. Carefully tailored for intermediate musicians.

Par NIEHAUS LENNIE. This book teams up Grammy winner Lennie Niehaus and jazz trombonist Rick Simerly for a set of exciting jazz solos written for the intermediate trombone player. These 14 jazz solos were specially written for Jamey Aebersold's popular 'Volume 54 Maiden Voyage' Play-A-Long and since they are by Lennie, you know they swing and are fun to play! To make it even better, we've included a Play-A-Long/demonstration CD with jazz trombone master Rick Simerly playing the solos with the Volume 54 accompaniment tracks to demonstrate proper jazz feel and interpretation. Lennie writes, Rick plays. You listen, play and learn. Enjoy! / Rép International / Recueil / Trombone

The Faber Music Jazz Piano Anthology is a timeless collection of some of the best Jazz music ever written, beautifully presented in progressive order and specially arranged for the intermediate pianist. Featuring Jazz favourites such as Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye, My Baby Just Cares For Me, I Got Rhythm, My Funny Valentine and many more. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Pédagogie / Recueil / Piano

Par HAMMOND HEATHER / MARSHALL KAREN. This piano course has been specifically written to help students progress through the tricky intermediate stages of learning the piano. Through carefully chosen repertoire, quick studies, key technical information and musicianship activities, students will develop the skills that they require. Note-reading will be improved, technique developed and a greater understanding of style and music theory will be gained. The Intermediate Pianist Book 3 is suitable for Grade 5 level pianists and forms part of the Piano Trainer series./ Méthode / Piano

Intermediate/Advanced Piano Solo. Par BRUBECK DAVE. Dave Brubeck has been described as a 'musician who always crossed generational boundaries'. He has been, and will continue to be, one of the great geniuses of American music. Book 1 contains Piano solos. / Jazz / Recueil / Piano

17 Original Solos to Enhance Your Jazzabilities. Par BAUMGARTNER ERIC. 17 pieces written in a jazz style that progress from later elementary to mid-intermediate level. May be used with the Jazz Piano Basics series or as independent solo recital pieces! Several of the pieces were previously in the Eric's Jazz Connection series. Includes online audio files and performance notes by the composer. Titles: Berry Blue Jam - Bossa Rio - The Brazilian Bop - Burgundy Street Blues - Calypso Carnival - Cool It! - Easy Does It - Fol-de-rol - Funkasaurus - Island Breeze - Jumpin' with Mr. Jordan - Main at Midnight - Mellow Mood - Out on a Limbo - Reflection - A Swing Thing - Tango Up in Blue. 17 great pieces written to help a student become familiar with various jazz styles. They progress from later elementary to mid-intermediate level and may be used with the Jazz Piano Basics series or as independent solo recital pieces! Several of the pieces were previously in the Jazz Connection series. Includes online audio files as well as in-depth performance notes by the composer. Songs include: Berry Blue Jam - Bossa Rio - The Brazilian Bop - Burgundy Street Blues - Calypso Carnival - Cool It! - Easy Does It - Fol-de-rol - Funkasaurus - Island Breeze - Jumpin' with Mr. Jordan - Main at Midnight - Mellow Mood - Out on a Limbo - Reflection - A Swing Thing - Tango Up inBlue. On AMEB Syllabus. / Niveau : Facile à Intermédiaire / Etude / Piano

Anyone with a knowledge of basic chords and guitar scales can dig right in and learn to play jazz right away. This well-paced, comprehensive method covers everything, from basic to advanced techniques. The clearly organized lessons add up to a step-by-step, enjoyable method supplemented by full-length etudes or songs with every new concept. Beginning concepts span from major scale and basic triad theory all the way to extended chords and the modes. For the intermediate player, this book can help with the ii-V-I progression, creating solo lines, altered chord formulas, and comping in such jazz feels such as Latin, swing, ballad, and even funk. You will then master the art of playing harmony, melody, rhythm, and bass parts of a song simultaneously, making your guitar the ultimate jazz solo instrument. The book concludes with advanced techniques for improvisation. Whether you are starting to learn jazz guitar or are an advanced player looking to give your playing more nuance, Jazz Guitar Method Complete is all you'll ever need. An MP3 CD demonstrating examples in the book is included. / Guitare

Par DICKBAUER KLAUS / GASSELSBERGER MARTIN. 'My Song Diary”, a joint production by Klaus Dickbauer and Martin Gasselsberger, contains twelve easy to intermediate 'songs without words” for alto saxophone. They explore a range of musical styles, spanning jazz, pop, world music and cinema and encompass a variety of emotions. The composers invite you to enter their world either as in partnership with a pianist or as a soloist playing with the backing tracks on the CD and they offer hints on improvisation which are demonstrated on the performance tracks also on the CD. You can print the piano part yourself, free of charge, or buy a professionally printed copy as a book./ Recueil / Saxophone Alto et Piano en PDF

Intermediate. More high energy, finger poppin' favorites from the Hammond B-3 Organ of Hank Marr. Here, Hank and Steve come together again, swingin' from note one and make each song a real thrill to play. Many of these standards are as well known as you'll ever find. Increase your jazz repertoire and have a blast in the process. Slower learning tempos throughout.
Rhythm Section: Hank Marr (Hammond B-3). Steve Davis (d)
Includes:
# Four
# Jeannine
# Giant Steps
# Confirmation
# Nica's Dream
# Tune Up
# Oleo
# Along Came Betty
# Blues For Alice
# Moments Notice
# Stablemates
# Moonlight In Vermont
# Good Bait
# Take The 'A' Train
# Perdido
# Bye Bye Blackbird
# Mean To Me
# Speak Low
# But Not For Me
# Fly Me To The Moon
# Algo Bueno
# September Song