Jazz Piano Plus One

John Kember

Jazz Piano Plus One

Faber Music ISMN 0-571-52373-0

A 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.

First published in 2005, Jazz Piano Plus One is intended for Grades 3 to 5. It has 14 original compositions on 32 pages.
Price £7.99

Covering a range of styles - including swing, rock, latin, ballad and blues - the 14 pieces introduce 'rootless' chords and a variety of 'comping' styles, encouraging independence of the hands, and the beginnings of improvisation. Whether you are working towards a jazz exam or simply playing for fun, 'Jazz Piano Plus One' is the ideal route to stylish jazz piano playing.

Click here to read John's article in the summer 2005 edition of the Faber magazine 'Pianofforte'

What they say

“much to discover and enjoy” “Kember cleverly covers a vast array of jazz idioms from blues, traditional and big band to gospel and ballad via swing, rock and Latin with many ideas for improvisation, left-hand and right-hand chord-shapes as well as "rootless" chords, larger hand-stretches and more complex rhythmic patterns. Basic chord patterns and progressions are introduced in different formats which simplify syncopation and encourage stylish phrasing throughout. These volumes cover many musical moods. thereby encouraging young pupils to characterise their playing right from the start. Adult learners, aspiring to jazz, will also find much to discover and enjoy in these well-designed jazz programmes. (Referring to Jazz Piano Plus One; Jazz Piano Studies 1 and 2).”
'Piano Journal' Summer 2005.

“another lively collection of original pieces ” “'Jazz Piano Plus One' is another lively collection of 14 original pieces with an optional line for teacher or friend to help maintain a good rhythmic flow. Jazz styles include swing, blues and rock, and introduce the pianist to rootless chords and some improvising. For grades 3-5 and above.”
'Music Teacher' October 2005. Review by Katharine May.

“Here is a composer and teacher who understands the jazz piano idiom and how to train it positively, thoroughly and progressively” “Here is a composer and teacher who understands the jazz piano idiom and how to train it positively, thoroughly and progressively, starting at about the grade 3 level. His music always feels and sounds great and the 'Plus One' volume also encourages ensemble work, improvisation and a wider experience for the pupil. All styles are covered within the books, big band, gospel, ballad, blues etc and, again, presentation is brilliant.”
John York in 'Piano', July/August 2005

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