Internationally renowned authors musicians and recording artists Frank Villafranca and Andrew D. Gordon have composed a collection of grooves and melodies in the Smooth Jazz Genre creating an exciting supplemental jazz study series for beginner intermediate and advanced jazz students and musicians. The smooth jazz grooves in this 46 page book feature a variety of contemporary rhythm section styles including RandB Jazz Funk Top 40 Rock Gospel Hip Hop and Latin. These stylistic influences are frequently associated with smooth jazz. Popular artists in this genre include The Super Groovers David Sanborn Eric Marienthal Kenny G Dave Koz David Benoit Tom Scott Gerald Albright Candy Dulfer Wilton Felder Boney James Chris Botti Chuck Mangione Sade George Benson Peter White Lee Ritenour Earl Klugh Larry Carlton Jeff Lorber Brian Culbertson George Duke Joe Sample Spyro Gyra Pat Metheny Four Play The Yellow Jackets and The Rippingtons. On each of the 20 tracks the groove is separated into 3 melodic ideas. Each melodic idea (example or riff) is played first by the saxophone with the groove followed by just the rhythm section groove without sax. The 1st example is usually the easiest the 2nd slightly harder and the 3rd the most difficult.  

Cool syncopation, funky riffs and smooth, stylish tunes - from dynamic to nostalgic, Pam Wedgwood's series has it all. 'Really Easy Jazzin' About' is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles, tailor-made for the absolute beginner. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues, to rock, to jazz.

Cool syncopation funky riffs and smooth stylish tunes - from dynamic to nostalgic Pam Wedgwood's series has it all. Really Easy Jazzin' About is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles tailor-made for the absolute beginner.So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues to rock to jazz.

Cool syncopation funky riffs and smooth stylish tunes. Spanning the from dynamic to nostalgic Pam Wedgwood's series has it all. Really Easy Jazzin' About is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles tailor-made for the absolute beginner. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues to rock to jazz. This book is specially written for Oboe.

Fun Pieces for Trombone-Cool syncopation funky riffs and smooth stylish tunes - from dynamic to nostalgic Pam Wedgwood's series has it all. Jazzin' About is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles tailor-made for the absolute beginner (grade 0-2). So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues to rock to jazz.

Cool syncopation funky riffs and smooth stylish tunes - from dynamic to nostalgic Pam Wedgwood's series has it all. Easy Jazzin' About is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles tailor-made for the absolute beginner. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues to rock to jazz.

Cool syncopation funky riffs and smooth stylish tunes - from dynamic to nostalgic Pam Wedgwood's series has it all. Really Easy Jazzin' About is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles tailor-made for the absolute beginner. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues to rock to jazz.For Bassoon with Piano accompaniment this book contains some delightful repertoire pieces for the elementary bassoonist. The solo bassoon part is also included on a separate insert.

Really Easy Jazzin' About for Trombone is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles arranged for the absolute beginner Trombone player by Pam Wedgwood and featuring Piano accompaniments. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues to rock to jazz.

Discover motivation at your fingertips with the Student Choice Series from Piano Adventures. Arranged at six levels of difficulty the series offers enjoyable arrangements of well-known pieces at precisely the right grade. Each book offers an array of genres perfectly arranged for each student’s level: Popular Classics Jazz & Blues Rock ‘n Roll and more and correlates with the Faber Piano Adventure Method Book levels. Students can play popular hits from Harry Potter Disney Charlie Brown and more. Learn classic arrangements of well-loved symphonic and operatic literature by the great composers. Experience the unique sounds of jazzstandards and soulful blues. The right piece at the right time makes all the difference! Each book has a multi-language introduction making the series suitable for supporting the FPA method in a number of countries including Germany Italy Holland and Spain.Suitable for all early beginner students and onwards whatever method they are using.

Discover motivation at your fingertips with the Student Choice Series from Piano Adventures. Arranged at six levels of difficulty the series offers enjoyable arrangements of well-known pieces at precisely the right grade. Each book offers an array of genres perfectly arranged for each student’s level:Popular Classics Jazz & Blues Rock ‘n Roll and more and correlates with the Faber Piano Adventure Method Book levels. Students can play popular hits from Harry Potter Disney Charlie Brown and more. Learn classic arrangements of well-loved symphonic and operatic literature by the great composers. Experience the unique sounds of jazzstandards and soulful blues. The right piece at the right time makes all the difference! Each book has a multi-language introduction making the series suitable for supporting the FPA method in a number of countries including Germany Italy Holland and Spain.Suitable for all early beginner students and onwards whatever method they are using.

Discover motivation at your fingertips with the Student Choice Series from Piano Adventures. Arranged at six levels of difficulty the series offers enjoyable arrangements of well-known pieces at precisely the right grade. Each book offers an array of genres perfectly arranged for each student’s level:Popular Classics Jazz & Blues Rock ‘n Roll and more and correlates with the Faber Piano Adventure Method Book levels. Students can play popular hits from Harry Potter Disney Charlie Brown and more. Learn classic arrangements of well-loved symphonic and operatic literature by the great composers. Experience the unique sounds of jazzstandards and soulful blues. The right piece at the right time makes all the difference! Each book has a multi-language introduction making the series suitable for supporting the FPA method in a number of countries including Germany Italy Holland and Spain.Suitable for all early beginner students and onwards whatever method they are using.

Twelve Nursery Songs-Twelve nursery songs in fixed hand position for beginner students with jazzy teacher accompaniments. The student part consists of 5 finger positions while the teacher accompaniment is full and jazzy.Grade: 0-5

This superb introduction to solo Jazz Piano has been designed to help even relative beginners play in a variety of real jazz styles as soon as possible.As well as swing Easijazz covers Latin and rockstyles of Jazz Piano. WIth helpful demonstrations on the accompanying CD this unique book ofers an enjoyable varied introduction to the special skills that solo Jazz Piano demands.Begins with five-noteshapesCovers swing rock and Latin stylesGraduhally progresses through rhythm and range skillsLets you hear how each piece should sound on audio CD'I really want to express my own personaldelight in John's Easijazz book. He writes with such understanding of the idioms and the limitations within which he must compose for really young pianists while never watering down or compromising his own inimitablestyle.Such a generous impeccably presented selection of attractive well-varied and useful pieces in a whole range of genres - a brilliant book to be used as a repertoire resource a tutor a sight-reading book styleguide - or just for having fun at the piano!'John York - Pianist and Teacherwww.yorkpiano.co.uk'This book is ideal for developing coordination between the hands. As well as providing appealing shortpieces for a concert it would be perfect for the reluctant sight-reader to master hands-together playing.'Hilary Garrett Music Teacher Magazine

An introduction ot jazz harmony technique and improvisation. Includes a CD of over 60 minutes of demos and backing tracks. Perfect for the beginner guitarist who wants to learn more about Jazz this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the world of Jazz Guitar. Author Phil capone explains jazz harmony in a clear and accessible style from simple chordmchanges through to the II-V-I progression turnarounds and other classic jazz sequences. Building steadily throughout the book you'll learn authentic jazz voicings and accompaniment styles and as vital jazz theory. Packed with practical advice on getting to grips with improvisation Exploring Jazz Guitar unlocks the secrets of Jazz harmony allowing you to construct authentic jazz solos. Complete with accompanying CD containing demonstration solos and live jazz backing tracks.

Over seventy original progressive studies in a variety of jazz styles by James Rae. A systematic methodical approach that helps you to play stylish Jazz right from the beginning. The book is divided into three sections; part One introduces the beginner to jazz rhythms including swing quavers syncopation and displaced accents. Part Two contains twenty carefully graded melodic jazz studies to assist in the formulation of physical techniques and skills. Part Three Improvisation and Blues encourages the budding Jazz flautist to use these studies as the basis for further creative jazz improvisation.