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This handy reference helps aspiring pianists when they're faced with parts that offer chord symbols and slashings only. Just like looking up words in a dictionary, players can find two voicings for every chord. 138 pages.

Improvisations

Improvisations

Improvisations

Improvisations

The Evolotion of Solo Jazz Piano is a study of solo piano styles developed by 24 of the most influential solo pianists from 1900 to present. In order to clearly illustrate the specific contirbution of the various pianists, Bill Dobbins composed a theme based on the well known standard 'All of Me'. By applying the stylistic approaches of the different pianists to the same theme, one becomes aware of the subtle yet evocative elements of each individual style. Part 1 - Traditional Style Scott Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton; James P Johnson; Willie 'The Lion' Smith; Early 'Fatha' Hines; Thomas 'Fats' Waller; Teddy Wilson; Duke Ellington; Art Tatum; Mead Lux Lewis; Pete Johnson; Jimmy Yancey. Part 2 - Modern Styles Thelonious Monk, bud Powell, Oscar Peterson; Erroll Garner; Lennie Tristano; Bill Evans; Clare Fischer; Jimmy Rowles; Cecil Taylor, Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Richie Beirach. Running Time: 101 minutes. Price inc. VAT £26.75

Book/CD Improvisation is at the heart of jazz, but knowing how to play stylistically correct in a large jazz ensemble is also a necessity. How to Play Piano in a Big Band offers tips, suggestions, examples and a play along CD to help you put it all together. How To Play Piano in a Big Band is a detailed and organized guide to understanding the most important skills and concepts for the big band pianist. Through the study of seven recorded compositions by composers ranging from Clare Fischer and Richie Beirach to Jim Snidero and Heiner Wiberny, Bill Dobbins gives experienced insight into the role of the pianist in the rhythm section as well as the interpretation of the notated piano parts. Many excerpts of piano comping and solos from the recordings are included with helpful analysis, as well as organised exercises for internalizing the vocabulary of chord voicings, rhythmic comping patterns and other material that represent essential skills of the big band pianist. The seven pieces are introduced according to their level of difficulty, and the accompanying CD includes a listening version, where the volume level of the piano is raised slightly so that it can be easily heard, as well as a play-along version in which the piano is muted. Although the first four pieces are accessible to pianists with beginning to intermediate jazz experience, the last three provide an invaluable study of more advanced technics for performing the demanding repertoire encountered in more experienced ensembles. As a result of this approach, the book is designed to be of practical use for jazz pianists at all levels of experience. The repertoire covers many jazz styles from Basie to Latin and African-influenced music to ECM and contemporary jazz (the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Bob Brookmeyer, etc.). There is an extensive discography included for further listening as well as a brief list of recordings that are stylistically similar to each of the seven recorded arrangements.

Book/CD Intermediate Jazz Conception is another addition to the popular series of etude books created by Jim Snidero, featuring some of the finest jazz musicians in the world. This book/cd set includes 15 etudes based on standards, modal tunes and blues, demonstrated by Dave Hazeltine on piano with the incredibly swinging rhythm section of Paul Gill on Bass and Kenny Washington on Drums. New to Intermediate Jazz Conception is an appendix dedicated to style and improvisation, including a scales syllabus, nomenclature, and over 95 lines and ideas extracted for the study of improvisation! The recording features two separate versions of each etude; one with the soloist and rhythm section and one with the rhythm section only. Hear how the soloist performs the etudes, play with or without the soloist on the cd, and learn about both jazz style and improvisation from some of the best.

Book & CD (Piano: Mike LeDonne)

Book & CD

Workbook for Pianists and non-Pianists

Complete piano transcription book from Jamey Aebersold Play-a-Long Vol. 1 How To Play and Improvise. Every note is written exactly as played by Jamey Aebersold with chord symbols, passing chords, pedal markings, etc. Total of 40 minutes of efficient, musical piano accompaniment written for two hands. Why you should consider this and other Aebersold piano voicing transcription books: Ever listen to a great jazz pianist and wonder ‘what’s he doing there?’ Now you’ll know!

Sittin’ In with the Big Band: Jazz Ensemble Play-Along is written at the easy to medium-easy level. It provides an opportunity to play along with a professional jazz ensemble to improve your playing 24/7. As you play along and listen to the outstanding players in the band, you’ll learn about blend, style, phrasing, tone, dynamics, technique, articulation, and playing in time, as well as a variety of Latin, swing, ballad and rock styles. Performance tips and suggestions are included in each book. Books are available for alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, guitar and drums. Titles include: Vehicle, Sax to the Max, Nutcracker Rock, Fiesta Latina, Now What, Goodbye My Heart, Two and a Half Men, Burritos to Go, Drummin’ Man, Swingin’ Shanty and Play That Funky Music.

The Evolotion of Solo Jazz Piano is a study of solo piano styles developed by 24 of the most influential solo pianists from 1900 to present. In order to clearly illustrate the specific contirbution of the various pianists, Bill Dobbins composed a theme based on the well known standard 'All of Me'. By applying the stylistic approaches of the different pianists to the same theme, one becomes aware of the subtle yet evocative elements of each individual style. Part 1 - Traditional Style Scott Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton; James P Johnson; Willie 'The Lion' Smith; Early 'Fatha' Hines; Thomas 'Fats' Waller; Teddy Wilson; Duke Ellington; Art Tatum; Mead Lux Lewis; Pete Johnson; Jimmy Yancey. Part 2 - Modern Styles Thelonious Monk, bud Powell, Oscar Peterson; Erroll Garner; Lennie Tristano; Bill Evans; Clare Fischer; Jimmy Rowles; Cecil Taylor, Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Richie Beirach. Running Time: 101 minutes. Price inc. VAT £26.75