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Book SynopsisFive superb albums of graded pieces provide a wealth of jazz repertoire. Throughout, there is a huge range of styles, from bebop blues to calypsos, boogie-woogie to ballads, jazz waltzes to free jazz. There are classic tunes by the jazz greats, including Duke Ellington, Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk. And there are brand-new pieces specially commissioned from professional British jazz musicians and educators. Each album presents 15 pieces in three lists: blues, standards and contemporary jazz. The head of each piece is set out with all the characteristic voicings, phrasing and rhythmic patterns you need for a stylish performance. The improvised section gives guideline pitches and left-hand voicings as a practical starting-point. Accessible, student-centred and of the highest musical standards, these pieces will get you playing jazz confidently and creatively.
Trade ReviewA musical revolution that should make every jazz lover leap for joy. * The Guardian *
The arrival of the Associated Board's jazz syllabus marks a vital step towards recognition that jazz requires study and discipline like any other art form. * Stuart Nicholson, Author 'Jazz Rock: a History' and 'Billie Holiday' *
The new Associated Board jazz syllabus is not only timely for young and not so young Australian musicians now clamouring to know more about jazz-it is an attractive, well-thought through compilation of 'real' jazz knowledge that will get authentic results. * Associate Professor Patrick Crichton, Head of Jazz Studies, Western Australian Conservatorium of Mus *
Awe-inspiring in its thoroughness...Especially impressive in this series are the specific scales, aural skills and piano pieces-a pedagogical marvel that Americans would do well to emulate * Piano & Keyboard *
A comprehensive, intelligent, beautifully packaged presentation. * Piano *
Table of ContentsBedford Square Blues [Richard Michael] ; Oh Lord, Don't let them Drop that Atomic Bomb on me [Charles Mingus] ; Bags' Groove [Milt Jackson] ; Slinky Thing [Simon Whiteside] ; Prove you Groove [Phil Peskett] ; Perdido [Juan Tizol] ; Inchworm [Frank Loesser] ; Jean Pierre [Miles Davis] ; (Old Man from) The old Country [Nat Adderley / Curtis Lewis] ; Is you is, or Is you ain't (ma' Baby)? [Billy Austin / Louis Jordan] ; Bottle Junction [Nikki Iles] ; Blue Autumn [Eddie Harvey] ; He is sadly melting [Phil Peskett] ; Here we go again [Michael Garrick] ; Yokate [Huw Warren]
