Jazz Piano Pieces. Grade 2

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. Duke Ellington (arr. Richard Michael): C-Jam Blues
2. Tim Richards: On-Off Boogie
3. Pete Churchill: Blue Lullaby
4. Eddie Harvey: Good Time Blues
5. Charlie Parker (arr. Richard Michael): Now's the Time

Standards
1. Sigmund Romberg (arr. Malcolm Miles): Softly as in a Morning Sunrise
2. Sonny Rollins (arr. Lewis Riley): St. Thomas
3. McCoy Tyner (arr. Nikki Iles): Contemplation
4. Bobby Timmons (arr. Pete Churchill): Moanin'
5. Bob Haggart & Ray Bauduc (arr. Eddie Harvey): The Big Noise from Winnetka

Contemporary jazz
1. Martin Speake: Becky's Song
2. Michael Garrick: Swing it and C
3. Nikki Iles: The Firefly
4. Pete Churchill: The Orchard
5. Phil Peskett: Hard Science