Par SCHLEE THOMAS DANIEL. For composer Thomas Daniel Schlee, the 'intimate sound possibilities of the string quartet” have the potential 'to formulate an, albeit 'only' individual, solution to the somewhat forlorn condition of new art music within society that we are unfortunately experiencing today.” Schlee's Fourth String Quartet opens with a pure C major sound, out of which he develops a harmonically free band of voices: 'The pure as a source, not pleasing”! After a melodically dominating episode and a continuation of the 'swinging tone-motion from the beginning”, a thematically solidified section follows. It is met by a second, more extensive melodic episode, followed by a 'nightly scene”. Coming full circle, the opening music of the piece finds its continuation, leading into a lament – first articulated by the ensemble, then finally as 'the viola's long, forlorn search for the melody symbolizing a farewell.”/ Répertoire / Quatuor à Cordes

Learn to use and understand advanced jazz harmony! This book reveals the post-bop jazz innovations established by such iconic jazz artists as John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Clare Fischer, Herbie Hancock, and Chick Corea, as taught at Berklee College of Music. You will learn techniques such as multitonic systems, the principles of non-functional pattern development, unusual use of deceptive motion and resolution of dominants, frequent modulation, use of specialized voicing techniques, and tension-driven melody/harmony relationships. You will learn to: construct advanced jazz sonorities and contexts; build sophisticated, expressive melodies based on advancedchord progressions; understand how chord progressions relate to the psychology ofmusical expectation; articulate nuanced musical sensibilities for harmonicobscurity, surprise, and ambiguity; use characteristic post-bop conceptual approaches to harmonicprogressions, such as multitonic systems and the Axis System; create non-functional chord patterns, with depth and clearcontour; and more! / Tous instruments / Berklee

A Fred Bock classic this exceptional Christmas piece utilizes Choir Youth Choir or select voices and keyboard to celebrate the warmth of the Christmas season. Fred's distinctive writing style made this selection a must for hisClassic series. This gentle lullaby perfect for Christmas Eve.

As recorded by Earth Wind & Fire-Vintage dance hit from Earth Wind & Fire here's a great-sounding arrangement featuring the stylized syncopations and relentless energy of the original recording.

The Ballads Blues and Folksongs Of Cisco Houston-Cisco Houston was a balladeer and folksinger whose life and songs bridged the generations. Guitar in hand he traveled all over America absorbing the sounds of his time translating those sounds into folksongs. In 1961 at the age of 42 Cisco's life was cut short by cancer. But the tragedy of Cisco's death made many people realize how fine a singer this troubled man from Colorado really was. Shortly after Cisco's death work was begun on this collection of his songs. Seventy of Cisco's best songs have been transcribed directly from records and tapes. Here are western songs and road songs and lonesome blues and songs of hard work and loving women: Diamond Joe Stewball Great July Jones Mule Skinner Blues Stagolee Intoxicatd Rat Hobo Bill Rambling Gamblin Man Make Me A Pallet On Your Floor and many more. Some of the people who knew Cisco best have written about him for this book. Introductory articles by Woody Guthrie Lee Hays Moses Asch and others—plus appropriate illustrations throughout—make this book a lasting tribute to one of our finest folksingers.

La diversità stilistica tra tutti quei musicisti e gruppi Rock che, dagli anni sessanta fino ad oggi, hanno fatto riferimento al Blues, ci fa capire come sia possibile reinterpretare un genere, apparentemente rigido e schematico, in modo assolutamentonale: basta pensare a Clapton, Green, Gallagher, Winter, Doors, Led Zeppelin, Hendrix, Alvin Lee, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Gary Moore, Robben Ford e e a tanti altri. Questa considerazione è alla base di questo video che inizia con un'analisi del Giro Blurtendo da una struttura di base fondamentale che viene poi gradualmente arricchita con diversi rivolti di accordi e sostituzioni che permettono di allargare la struttura armonica del giro stesso. Vengono poi analizzate le scale più utili ed utilizzabn particolare la Pentatonica e la Misolidia, mostrando anche alcune frasi esemplificative delle possibilità di combinazione delle diverse scale. Infine vengono analizzati diversi giri di accordi con variazioni e sostituzioni. L'accento principale di / Guitare

(2011)Lost Vegas (by Grammy®-winning composer Michael Daugherty) was commissioned by the University of Michigan Symphony Band and the University of Miami Wind Ensemble. It is a swinging tribute to an earlierepoch when legendary entertainers like Elvis Presley Peggy Lee Esquivel Bobby Darin Stan Kenton and Frank Sinatra's “Rat Pack” performed in the intimate swanky showrooms of the Sands Tropicana and Flamingohotels in Las Vegas Nevada. Torn down long ago the cozy nightclubs – where the Rat Pack once performed edgy material – have been replaced by large arenas where commercialized family entertainment is now presented.Daugherty's composition for symphonic band is a trip down Memory Lane to an adventurous and vibrant Vegas that once was – and returns if only for a moment in Lost Vegas. Duration - ca. 14:00

Noted jazz pianist, composer, recording artist and educator Andy LaVerne has drawn from his decades of experience playing with master musicians from Getz to Lovano to create this comprehensive compendium of contemporary moving voicings. Quartal, quintal, drop 2, dominant 7b9/diminished, triadic, whole tone and chromatic performance proven voicings pioneered by McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Andy himself are presented and fleshed out in all twelve keys. This book picks up where others leave off, enabling you to replace static chords with voicings that move melodically, dramatically, and gracefully over the entire range of the keyboard. Firmly rooted in contemporary jazz theory, the emphasis is on practical performance applications. Andy ties it all together with illustrations of comping choruses for five standard jazz tunes. Chords in Motion satisfies a long awaited need in actual comping situations, and shows you how to move chords through varying harmonic rhythms. FINALLY ' a book that gives you moving voicings, and sets them in motion in all twelve keys. Chords in Motion is a valuable resource for all keyboardists, arrangers, and instrumentalists. Activate, animate, and energize your comping with this encyclopedic volume. 156 pages, spiral bound for easy opening. Andy carries the flame of jazz piano tradition and just great music. He always inspires me. Chick Corea This is a great book! I am going to sit down and play through this!! I am always telling my non-piano playing students how important it is to work with (and internalize) the sounds that we live with all our lives as Jazz musicians. Coltrane spent years sitting at the piano and so should all of us!!! John Patitucci Berklee College of Music One thing about Andy'he is complete as can be and has been consistently so for years in both his teaching materials and playing. He is completely knowledgeable in such a way that when I play with him, I know he KNOWS!! Plus he is one of the smoothest and polished of players around. Great book'encyclopedic in content. Dave Liebman Founder, Artistic Director, International Association of Schools of Jazz (IASJ) I've played and recorded with Andy LaVerne many times over the years and in many different settings and he's always come up with the hippest, most interesting chords in the most musical way! His way of playing and looking at chords inspires me as a drummer and his rhythm section partner to play things that are in turn inspiring to the rest of the band. This book, helps musicians, understand, in a clear thoughtful presentation, how to go about getting this together. Billy Drummond Jazz Drummer, Educator, Juilliard, NYU Chords in Motion is an outstanding and comprehensive guide by Andy LaVerne, whose encyclopedic knowledge, decades of experience and brilliance as a performer and educator make this an invaluable handbook of modern jazz piano harmony. Its user-friendly, intelligent design enables musicians to expand their harmonic palette and potentially transform their playing, writing and arranging. Chords in Motion is an invaluable contribution to jazz musicians! Lynne Arriale Jazz Pianist, Composer, Educator, Associate Professor of Jazz Piano, Director of Small Ensembles, University of North Florida Chords in Motion is exactly the book I'd expect from Andy LaVerne. It's clear, openhearted and inspiring, as has been every conversation I've had with Andy over the years. Long a fan of his playing, I have enjoyed this look behind the curtain at how Andy LaVerne formulated his signature style. One other thing -- any pianist, no matter his/her approach, will gain insight into what will surely be new and exciting musical directions. Pete Malinverni Jazz Pianist, Educator, Director of Jazz Studies, SUNY Purchase College Conservatory of Music What a great resource for expanding the harmonic palette! Chords in Motion is a must have for the aspiring young jazz pianist as well as the seasoned veteran. Another winner from Andy! Paul Schmeling Jazz Pianist, Educator, Chair Emeritus, Piano Department, Berklee College of Music In Chords in Motion, I recognize chords and sounds that have inspired me to compose and play: harmony from the music of Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and McCoy Tyner. This book is well organized, and from the beginning gets you playing. Each chord structure is explained and developed. There is plenty to practice. I especially like the exercises using contrary motion, arpeggiation and pivot, and the application to tunes. The reader will be tempted to stop on every page and compose. I found the Lost Chord, but won't tell you the page number. Bert Ligon Jazz Pianist/Guitarist, Composer, Arranger, Educator, Director of Jazz Studies, University of South Carolina Ever wonder how to move harmony around instead of repeating the same chord voicing over and over' Then Chords in Motion is a must have book for you! Andy has included a ton of information that will open up your comping and should keep you busy with new ideas for a long time! I highly recommend it! Dan Haerle Jazz Pianist, Composer, Author, Educator, Professor Emeritus, University of North Texas Chords in Motion is an essential guide to expanding one's conception of modern Jazz Piano Harmony. Andy LaVerne has managed to outline in a very practical and concise way, modern principles of piano chord voicings, as they pertain to the Jazz Pianist's primary group function of comping. David Hazeltine Jazz Pianist, Composer, Educator, SUNY Purchase College Conservatory of Music Chords in Motion should be fun to take into the practice room to explore new ways of sustaining harmonies over the entire register of the piano. It is encyclopedic and thorough in its content. No stone is left unturned! Stephany Tiernan Pianist, Composer, Educator, Chair, Piano Department, Berklee College Of Music Chords In Motion is an excellent practicing resource that provides a garden of harmonic sonorities for a musician to choose and explore at the piano. I like the way that Andy has made the information accessible to any level of student. I look forward to discovering some different sounds with this book. Phil DeGreg Jazz Pianist, Author, Educator, University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music I am delighted to recommend Andy LaVerne's Chords In Motion to aspiring jazz pianists! Andy is a superb pianist, very capable of addressing this topic. Prior to pianists like McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, Bill Evans, and others, most pianists were content to have acquired a small handful of chord voicings, generally with the chord roots on the bottom of the voicings. Though 'rootless voicings' were adopted in later years, they were primarily for the left hand and generally only used the 3rd or 7th on the bottom. But now the serious jazz pianist needs to be able to move his or her voicings in a more diatonic manner, as shown in Andy's book. Jerry Coker Jazz Saxophonist, Author, Educator Andy LaVerne's Chords in Motion is a study of encyclopedic scope on the use of harmonies based on fourth intervals in the context of jazz harmony. There is a wealth of information in terms of voicings, voice leading and chord/scale relationships and their application to common harmonic formulae (ii-V, etc.) and the chord progressions used in blues and common standard tunes. Jazz musicians interested in this vocabulary should find this book to be a useful launching pad for exploring this important corner of the world of jazz harmony. Bill Dobbins Jazz Pianist, Composer, Arranger, Author, Educator, Professor of Jazz Studies, Conductor, Coordinator Jazz Composition and Arranging, Eastman School of Music Chords in Motion is a highly detailed, informative and filling-in-the-gap text. It's an important and welcome addition to the jazz piano literature, which can be applied to any level of proficiency. Stefan Karlsson Jazz Pianist, Educator, Professor/Jazz Studies Division, University of North Texas Fantastic pianist Andy LaVerne has put together an amazing, detailed, and incredibly comprehensive guide for effectively implementing quartal and related voicings. He has honed in on the 'secret' to using these structures musically and creatively: moving the voicings through changes in logical and interesting ways. Clearly presented, extremely thorough, and loaded with information, Chords in Motion is a must-have for any pianist! Martin Bejerano Jazz Pianist, Composer, Educator, Assistant Professor, Jazz Piano, Frost School of Music University of Miami Chords in Motion is an in-depth look at fourth and related voicings that give an atmosphere that you want to improvise on. We play over the voicing, not the chord symbol. Chords in Motion targets that modal atmosphere that horn players love playing over. Love this book - can't wait to start practicing it! Jerry Bergonzi Jazz Saxophonist, Composer, Author, Educator, New England Conservatory I was thrilled when Jazz Piano Great Mulgrew Miller agreed to write a quote for this book. I was deeply saddened to hear of Mulgrew's passing just days before publication. All who loved Mulgrew and his music will sorely miss him, and are grateful for the rich musical legacy he left us. Rest easy, Mulgrew. Andy LaVerne

(Out Here) On My Own (Nikka Costa) - 1973 (James Blunt) - 7 Seconds (Youssou ?N Dour) - ?74 ?75 (The Connells) - A Groovy Kind Of Love (Phil Collins) - A Horse With No Name (America) - A Kind Of Magic (Queen) - A New Flame (Simply Red) - A Woman's Worth (Alicia Keys) - About A Girl (Nirvana) - Again (Lenny Kravitz) - Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) (Phil Collins) - Ain't Misbehavin' (Louis Armstrong) - All Apologies (Nirvana) - All Night Long (Lionel Richie) - All That You Have Is Your Soul (Tracy Chapman) - Always On My Mind (Michael Buble ) - Amazing (George Michael) - Angels (Robbie Williams) - Apache (The Shadows) - Aquarius (The 5th Dimension) - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) (Christopher Cross) - As Time Goes By (Herman Hupfeld) - Babooshka (Kate Bush) - Baby Can I Hold You (Tracy Chapman) - Back For Good (Take That) - Back To Black (Amy Winehouse) - Barbara Ann (Beach Boys) - Basin Street Blues (Ella Fitzgerald ) - Be Free With Your Love (Spandau Ballet) - Because You Loved Me (Céline Dion) - Been A Son (Nirvana) - Blue Moon - Blue Suede Shoes (Elvis Presley) - Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen) - Breakthru (Queen) - Can't Take My Eyes Off You (Gloria Gaynor ) - Caravan (From Sophisticated Ladies) - Careless Whisper ( (Wham ! / George Michael) - Celebration (Kool and The Gang) - Chattanooga Choo Choo (Glenn Miller) - Cheek To Cheek - Come As You Are (Nirvana) - Come Away With Me (Norah Jones) - Come To My Head (Simply Red) - Communication (Spandau Ballet) - Corazón Espinado (Santana) - Cosmic Girl (Jamiroquai) - Crazy For You (Madonna) - Crazy Little Thing Called Love (Queen) - Crossroads (Tracy Chapman) - Dancing In The Dark (Bruce Springsteen) - Dancing In The Street (Van Halen) - Deep Purple (Bing Crosby) - Delilah (Tom Jones / Paul Anka) - Do You Know Where You Are Going To' (Diana Ross) - Don't Leave Me This Way (Thelma Houston) - Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (Santa Esmeralda) - Down Under (Men At Work) - Dream A Little Dream Of Me (Louis Armstrong / The Mamas And The Papas) - Easy (Lionel Richie) - Ebb Tide (Frank Sinatra) - Ebony And Ivory (Paul Mccartney Feat. Stevie Wonder) - Endless Love (Lionel Richie ) - Enola Gay (Orchestral Manouvres In The Dark) - Enough (Simply Red) - Everybody Loves Somebody - Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Tears For Fears) - Everytime You Go Away (Paul Young) - Fallin' (Alicia Keys) - Fame (Irene Cara) - Fast Car (Tracy Chapman) - Feel (Robbie Williams) - Fight For Ourselves (Spandau Ballet) - Flash (Queen) - Flashdance... What A Feeling (Irene Cara) - For Once In My Life (Michael Bublé) - Friends Will Be Friends (Queen) - Genie In A Bottle (Cristina Aguilera) - Get Down On It (Kool and The Gang) - Ghostbusters (Ray Parker Jr.) - Give Me One Reason (Tracy Chapman) - Gold (Spandau Ballet) - Goldfinger (Shirley Bassey) - Goodbye My Lover (James Blunt) - Goodbye Philadelphia (Peter Cincotti) - Goodnight Moon (Shivaree) - Goodnight Tonight (Paul McCartney ) - Grease (from Grease) - Happy Together (The Turtles) - Harden My Heart (Quarterflash) - Hello (Lionel Richie) - High (James Blunt) - Hips Don't Lie (Shakira) - Holding Back The Years (Simply Red) - Hot Stuff (Donna Summer) - Hotel California (Eagles) - How Deep Is The Ocean' (Irving Berlin) - How Many Lies' (Spandau Ballet) - How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) (Michael Bublé) - I Don't Want To Miss A Thing (Aerosmith) - I Heard It Through The Grapevine (Creedence Clearwater Revival / Wilson Pickett / Marvin Gaye) - I Just Called To Say I Love You (Stevie Wonder) - I Wan't Feel Bad (Simply Red) - I Want It All (Queen) - I Want To Break Free (Queen) - I Want You To Need Me (Celine Dion) - I Will Always Love You (Whitney Houston / Dolly Parton) - If I Could Turn Back Time (Cher) - I'll Be There For You (The Rembrandts) - I'll Fly For You (Spandau Ballet) - I'll Stand By You (The Pretenders) - I'm In The Mood For Love - In The Midnight Hour (The Midnight Hour) (Wilson Pickett) - Infidelity (Simply Red) - Innuendo (Queen) - Is This Love (Whitesnake) - Isn't She Lovely (Stevie Wonder) - It Must Have Been Love (Roxette) - It's A Hard Life (Queen) - Jericho (Simply Red) - Karma Chameleon (Culture Club) - Killer Queen (Queen) - La Bamba (Ritchie Valens) - Lady Marmalade (Patty Labelle / Christina Aguilera) - Lambada (Llorando Se Fue) (Kaoma) - Lara's Theme (from Doctor Zhivago) Somewhere I Love - Laura - Let The Sunshine In - Lifeline (Spandau Ballet) - Lift Me Up (Moby) - Lithium (Nirvana) - Living On My Own (Freddie Mercury) - Look At You Now (Simply Red) - Love Don't Cost A Thing (Jennifer Lopez) - Love Is A Many Splendored Thing) - Love Is In The Air (John Paul Young) - Lucky Man (The Verve) - Luka (Suzanne Vega) - Lullaby Of Birdland - Macarena (Los Del Rio) - Mad About You (Hooverphonic) - Made In Heaven (Queen) - Master Blaster (Jammin') (Stevie Wonder) - Mercy (Duffy) - Minnie The Moocher (Cab Calloway) - Money's Too Tight To Mention (Simply Red) - Moonlight Shadow (Mike Oldfield) - More Than This (Roxy Music) - Move On Out (Simply Red) - My Baby Just Cares For Me (Nina Simone) - My Love (Paul McCartney) - My Perfect Love (Simply Red) - My Sweet Lord (George Harrison) - Need Your Loving Tonight (Queen) - Never Can Say Goodbye (Gloria Gaynor) - Never Forget (Take That) - Night And Day (Cole Porter) - No Tengo Dinero (Los Umbrellos) - Notorious (Duran Duran) - Obsesion (Aventura) - On The Sunny Side Of The Street) - One Vision (Queen) - Only When You Leave (Spandau Ballet) - Out Of Time (Blur) - Over The Rainbow (from The Wizard Of Oz) (Judy Garland) - Oye Como Va (Santana ) - Part-Time Lover (Stevie Wonder) - Patience (Take That) - Please Don't Go (Double You) - Precious (Depeche Mode) - Put Your Head On My Shoulder (Paul Anka) - Puttin' On The Ritz - Radio Ga Ga (Queen) - Rain And Tears (The Aphrodite's Child) - Rehab (Amy Winehouse) - Relight My Fire (Dan Hurtman) - Round And Round (Spandau Ballet) - Runaway Train (Soul Asylum) - Running Up That Hill (Kate Bush) - Same Mistake (James Blunt) - Say It Once (Ultra) - Say You Say Me (Lionel Richie) - Say You'll Be There (Spice Girls) - September (Earth Wind and Fire) - She Caught The Katy And Left Me A Mule To Ride (The Blues Brothers) - Shout (Tears For Fears) - Singin' In The Rain (Gene Kelly) - Sitting Down Here (Lene Marlin) - Sleeping Satellite (Tasmin Archer) - Smells Like Teen Spirit (Nirvana) - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (The Platters) - Smoke On The Water (Deep Purple) - Smooth (Santana) - Somebody To Love (Queen) - Someone To Watch Over Me (Nikka Costa) - Something Got Me Started (Simply Red) - Sonnet (The Verve) - Stardust (Hoagy Carmichael) - Stormy Weather (Frank Sinatra) - Summer Nights (from Grease) (Olivia Newton John and John Travolta) - Summertime (from Porgy and Bess) (George Gershwin) - Superstition (Stevie Wonder) - Sure (Take That) - Talkin' About A Revolution (Tracy Chapman) - That's The Way (I Like It) (KC and The Sunshine Band) - That's What Friends Are For (Dionne Warwick) - The Drugs Don't Work (The Verve) - The Final Countdown (Europe) - The Game Of Love (Santana Feat. Michelle Branch) - The Greatest Love Of All (Whitney Houston) - The House Of The Rising Sun (The Animals) - The Invisible Man (Queen) - The Miracle (Queen) - The Power Of Love (Céline Dion) - The Promise (Tracy Chapman) - The Right Thing (Simply Red) - The Shadow Of Your Smile (Shirley Bassey) - The Show Must Go On (Queen) - The Taste Of Your Tears (King) - The Way We Were (Barbra Streisand) - Theme From New York, New York (Liza Minelli / Frank Sinatra) - Think (Aretha Franklin) - Thinking About You (Norah Jones) - Through The Barricades (Spandau Ballet) - Tonight's The Night (Rod Stewart) - True (Spandau Ballet) - Turn It Up (Simply Red) - Un-Break My Heart (Tony Braxton) - Unchained Melody (Righthouse Brothers) - Under Pressure (Queen) - Unforgivable Sinner (Lene Marlin) - Viva Forever (Spice Girls) - Wake Me Up When September Ends (Green Day) - Walking On Sunshine (Katrina And The Waves) - We Are The Champions (Queen) - We Are The World (USA For Africa) - We Have All The Time In The World (Louis Armstrong) - We Will Rock You (Queen) - Whatever You Want (Status Quo) - When A Man Loves A Woman (Percy Sledge / Michael Bolton) - When You Say Nothing At All (Ronan Keating) - When You Walk In The Room (Rokes) - Who Wants To Live Forever (Queen) - Woman In Chains (Tears For Fears) - Wuthering Heights (Kate Bush) - You And I (Michael Bublé / Stevie Wonder) - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life (Stevie Wonder) - You're Beautiful (James Blunt) - You're Mirror (Simply Red)