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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. Contains all the pieces for ABRSM's new jazz piano exam.
Trade ReviewA comprehensive, intelligent, beautifully packaged presentation. * Piano *
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 *
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 *
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' *
A musical revolution that should make every jazz lover leap for joy. * The Guardian *
Table of ContentsC Jam Blues [Duke Ellington] ; On-Off Boogie [Tim Richards] ; Blue Lullaby [Pete Churchill] ; Good Time Blues [Eddie Harvey] ; Now's the Time [Charlie Parker] ; Softly as in a Morning Sunrise [Sigmund Romberg] ; St. Thomas [Sonny Rollins] ; Contemplation [McCoy Tyner] ; Moanin' [Bobby Timmons] ; The Big Noise from Winnetka [Bob Haggart / Ray Bauduc] ; Becky's Song [Martin Speake] ; Swing it and C [Michael Garrick] ; The Firefly [Nikki Iles] ; The Orchard [Pete Churchill] ; Hard Science [Phil Peskett]
