Jazz Piano
The jazz piano books contain arrangements that develop the student's abilities in jazz chords, phrasing and repertoire.
Arrangements and original pieces
12 Original Piano Ballads12 new jazz piano solos for the intermediate level player.
The pieces in this selection of piano solos are intended to evoke the atmosphere and styles of popular songs from the periods when melody, lyrics and harmonies reached their peak.
In each piece the harmonies need to be understood in order to give a meaningful performance, and to this end chord symbols are included with every piece. £12.95 (Intermediate level onwards, 32 pages, 12 original compositions, CD included)
easijazz: 34 easy jazz pieces for solo pianoThis collection of 34 easy pieces for piano solo began as an attempt to make this popular genre available to relative beginners on the piano, and for pianists at primary and intermediate levels.
My wish is that these pieces will enable them to experience the pleasure of playing in an authentic sounding jazz style as soon as possible.£10.95 (Beginner to Intermediate level, 32 pages, 34 original compositions, CD included)
The Jazz Piano Player CollectionThe JAZZ PIANO PLAYER COLLECTION is packed with highlights from the Jazz Piano Player series: classic jazz standards superbly arranged by John Kember for intermediate-level piano solo. All the songs are in their standard keys and include chord symbols; the accompanying CD features stunning performances by John Kember£12.99 (Grades 5 to 8, 37 pages, 16 arrangements, CD included)
The Jazz Piano Player: Night And DayAn essential resource for all Jazz pianists, featuring 16 jazz standards each presented in two formats: the first including the melodic, lyrics and basic chord structure, ideal for improvisation; the second is a superb arrangement for piano solo suitable for intermediate-level pianists. All songs are in their standard key, enabling pianists to play with other jazz musicians. A free CD features performances of all the piano arrangements, played by John Kember.£12.99 (Grades 5 to 8, 72 pages, 17 arrangements, CD included)
The Jazz Piano Player: Autumn LeavesAn essential resource for all Jazz pianists, featuring 16 jazz standards each presented in two formats: the first including the melodic, lyrics and basic chord structure, ideal for improvisation; the second is a superb arrangement for piano solo suitable for intermediate-level pianists. All songs are in their standard key, enabling pianists to play with other jazz musicians. A free CD features performances of all the piano arrangements, played by John Kember.£12.99 (Grades 5 to 8, 64 pages, 16 arrangements, CD included)
The Jazz Piano Player: Stormy WeatherAn essential resource for all Jazz pianists, featuring 16 jazz standards each presented in two formats: the first including the melodic, lyrics and basic chord structure, ideal for improvisation; the second is a superb arrangement for piano solo suitable for intermediate-level pianists. All songs are in their standard key, enabling pianists to play with other jazz musicians. A free CD features performances of all the piano arrangements, played by John Kember.£12.99 (Grades 5 to 8, 64 pages, 16 arrangements, CD included)
Jazz Piano Studies 1A great new collection of 22 original jazz studies and study pieces for players of approximately AB Grade 3-4 ability and above, spanning a host of jazz idioms from blues, trad and 'big band' to gospel, ballad and more reflective styles.
These carefully-graded studies explore systematically a broad range of techniques including left- and right-hand chord shapes, larger hand stretches, more complex rhythms, blue notes, ornaments and chromatic phrasing.£7.99 (Grades 3 to 4, 30 pages, 22 original compositions)
Jazz Piano Studies 2A great new collection of 16 original jazz studies and study pieces for players of approximately AB Grade 4-5 ability and above, spanning a host of jazz idioms from blues, trad and 'big band' to gospel, ballad and more reflective styles. These carefully-graded studies explore systematically a broad range of techniques including left- and right-hand chord shapes, larger hand stretches, more complex rhythms, blue notes, ornaments and chromatic phrasing.£7.99 (Grades 4 to 5, 32 pages, 16 original compositions)
Jazz Piano Plus OneA great new collection of 14 original jazz pieces, with a difference! Although the pieces work well as solos, the optional bass or top part for the teacher or a friend adds an extra dimension, while maintaining a steady, driving beat. For players of approximately AB Grade 3-5 ability and above.
£7.99 (Grades 3 to 5, 32 pages, 14 original compositions)
12 Spirituals for piano solo and duetA new addition to this popular series of piano pieces, this collection consists of 7 solos and 5 duets from John Kember. Well known tunes with a swing, good fun and nicely done.£11.99 (Grades 4 to 7, 43 pages, 12 original compositions)
Play Latin - All-time hits from Latin America for PianoFor intermediate students, with 12 arrangements including 'Eso Beso', 'La Poloma', 'La Cucaracha, Mexican Hat Dance, 'Copacabana', and 'Habanera'£8.50 (Grades 4 to 6, 32 pages, 12 arrangements)
The Jazz Piano MasterJazz Piano Master will delight any student of about grade 6 or above with 19 jazz pieces covering a broad technical spectrum. These pieces as all are written out with full chord symbols underneath each bar, thus building up a repertoire of jazz styles and techniques while developing improvisatory skills£9.99 (Grades 6 to 8, 46 pages, 19 original compositions and arrangements)
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