Jazz Piano Pieces. Grade 5

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.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. Miles Davis (arr. Richard Michael): All Blues
2. Pete Saberton: Crossover Blues
3. Nikki Iles: Lemon Cornette
4. Roland Perrin: That Monday Morning Feeling
5. Brian Priestley: Jamming with Jools

Standards
1. Leon Berry (arr. Martin Litton): Christopher Columbus
2. Kenny Dorham (arr. Eddie Harvey): Blue Bossa
3. Sonny Rollins (arr. Phil Peskett): Oleo
4. Bill Evans (arr. Nikki Iles): 34Skidoo
5. Billy Strayhorn (arr. Eddie Harvey & Nikki Iles): Take the "A" Train

Contemporary Jazz
1. Richard Michael: An Oscar for Oscar
2. Chris Batchelor: So long
3. Terry Seabrook: Mambo Country
4. Terry Seabrook: Waltz for Autumn
5. Chris Batchelor: Chops