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, with arrangements that 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: the CD includes full performances & backing tracks. Background information including suggestions for further listening. Set for current ABRSM Jazz Tenor (Bb) Saxophone Grade 1 examination.
Everything that Lives Laments – Jarrett, Keith
Freddie Freeloader - Davis, Miles
Idaho – Stone, Jesse
Is you is, or Is you ain't (ma' Baby)? - Austin & Jordan
Jean Pierre - Davis, Miles
Las Vegas Tango – Evans, Gil
Mack the Knife [Threepenny Opera, The] -Weill
Mannenberg – Ibrahim, Abdullah
Mo' Better Blues – Lee, Bill
Nobody knows the Trouble I've seen - Trad. Spiritual
Oye como va – Puente, Tito
Short Stop – Rogers, Shorty
Solitude - Ellington, DeLange & Mills
Sombrero Sam – Lloyd, Charles Harford Lloyd
Sonnymoon for Two – Rollins, Sonny