Jazz Piano Pieces. Grade 3

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. Tim Richards: Barrelhouse Blues
2. John Myhill: Walking Blues
3. Dizzy Gillespie (arr. Pete Churchill): Birks Works
4. Charles Beale: Blues for Tom
5. Julian Joseph: Allfarthing Blues

Standards
1. Billy Taylor (arr. Liam Noble): I wish I knew how it would feel to be free
2. Bart Howard (arr. Pete Churchill): Fly me to the Moon (In other words)
3. Charles Lloyd (arr. Will Michael): Sombrero Sam
4. Benny Goodman (arr. Pete Churchill): A Smooth One
5. Moises Simons (arr. Roland Perrin): The peanut Vendor (El Manisero)

Contemporary Jazz
1. Huw Warren: Swing Fun
2. Michael Garrick: Neat Feet
3. Terry Seabrook: Spanish Sketch
4. Nikki Iles: Sails
5. Roland Perrin: Saturday