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
Miles Davisarr. Nikki Iles All Blues
Tim Whitehead All Is Well
Joseph Kosma, Johnny Mercerarr. Nikki Iles Autumn Leaves
John Coltranearr. Liam Noble Blue Train
Eddie Harrisarr. Iain Dixon Cold Duck Time
Mark Lockheartarr. Pete Churchill Going Home
Thomas ‘Fats’ Waller, Andy Razafarr. Nick Tomalin Honeysuckle Rose
George Gershwin, Ira Gershwinarr. Nikki Iles Lady Be Good
Joe Zawinularr. Phil Peskett Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
Don Cherryarr. Huw Warren Mopti
Sonny Rollinsarr. Pete Whittaker Playing in the Yard
Mike Mainieriarr. Mike Hall Sara's Touch
Tim Garland Sister Moon
Vincent Youmans, Irving Caesararr. Bill Kinghorn Tea for Two
