ABRSM Jazz Piano from Scratch

Five 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 tofree
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 jazzmusicians
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.