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, carefully researched and designed to accommodate teacher and pupil alike
an approach that encourages playing by ear
‘minus-one’ rhythm-section tracks and full performances recorded by top jazz musicians
written-out piano score
sections for improvised solos, with notated guideline pitches to get you started
background information including suggestions for further listening
Contents
Tommy Smitharr. Charles Beale Ally the Wallygator
Abdullah Ibrahim Ek Se
Charlie Hadenarr. Liam Noble For Turiya
Antonio Carlos Jobim Fotografia
Johnny Mercerarr. Pete Churchill I'm an Old Cowhand
Jan Garbarekarr. Tim Garland Mission: To Be Where I Am
Martin Speake Nostalgia
Trad.arr. Pete Churchill Old Joe Clark
John Dankworth Second Shot
Horace Silverarr. Isabelle Postill Song for my Father
Hugh Martin, Ralph Blanearr. Pete Churchill The Trolley Song
Julian ‘Canonball' Adderleyarr. Meredith White Things Are Getting Better
Duke Ellington, Johnny Hodgesarr. Brian Priestley Wanderlust