Jazz Piano Pieces. Grade 1

Five books of graded pieces provide a wealth of jazz repertoire for you to play, from the great African-American tradition to the vibrant, dynamic and multi-cultural nature of jazz today. Throughout, there is a huge range of styles: funky rock grooves, up tempo swing tunes, calypsos, a bossa and other latin pieces, jazz waltzes, modal pieces, bebop style, gospel style, a rag, free jazz. There are classic tunes by the greats including Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Bill Evans and Thelonious Monk. And there are brand-new pieces specially commisioned from professional British jazz pianists and educators, providing an exciting snapshot of the contemporary scene.

Within each album there are 15 pieces presented in three categories -blues, standards and contemporary jazz. Each piece provides a head with contains all the characteristic voicings, phrasing and rhythmic patterns needed for a stylish performance. An improvised section follows, where guideline pitches and left-hand voicings are given as a practical starting-point for your own solos. Accessible, student-centred and at the highest musical standards, these pieces will get you playing jazz confidently and creatively.

CONTENIDO:

Blues
1. Richard Michael: Bedford Square Blues
2. Charles Mingus (arr. Nikki Iles): Oh, Lord, DonŽt let them Drop that Atomic Bomb on me
3. Milt Jackson (arr. Richard Michael): BagsŽGroove
4. Simon Whiteside: Slinky Thing
5. Phil Peskett: Prove you Groove

Standars
1. Juan Tizol (arr. Richard Michael): Perdido
2. Frank Loesser (arr. Nikki Iles): Inchworm
3. Miles Davis (arr. Charles Beale): Jean Pierre
4. Nat Adderley & Curtis R. Lewis (arr. Phil Peskett): (Old Man from) The Old Country
5. Billy Austin & Louis Jordan (arr. Eddie Harvey): Is your is, or Is you ainŽt (maŽBaby?)

Contemporary Jazz
1. Nikki Iles: Bottle Junction
2. Eddie Harvey: Blue Autumn
3. Phil Peskett: He is sadly melting
4. Michael Garrick: Here we go again
5. Huw Warren: Yokate