Description
15 tunes that reflect the breadth and diversity of jazz, from the great African-American tradition to the vibrant and multicultural sounds of jazz today. Arrangements by jazz arrangers are carefully researched and designed to accommodate teacher and pupil alike. An approach that encourages playing by ear. Includes Minus-one rhythm-section tracks and full performances recorded by top jazz musicians. Written-out piano score and sections for improvised solos, with notated guideline pitches to get you started. Background information including suggestions for further listening.
Contents:
Mack the Knife {Kurt Weill / Bertolt Brecht}
Is you is, or Is you ain’t (ma’ Baby)? {Billy Austin / Louis Jordan}
Idaho {Jesse Stone}
Las Vegas Tango {Gil Evans}
Sonnymoon for Two {Sonny Rollins}
Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen {Trad.}
Freddie Freeloader {Miles Davis}
Short Stop {Shorty Rogers}
Solitude {Duke Ellington / Eddie DeLange / Irving Mills}
Sombrero Sam {Charles Lloyd}
Jean Pierre {Miles Davis}
Mo’ Better Blues {Bill Lee}
Mannenberg {Abdullah Ibrahim}
Everything that Lives Laments {Keith Jarrett}
Oye como va {Tito Puente}
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